Bucks Draft Possibilities - Part 1/3 - The 1st Round Big Guys

admittedly the potential combo of Bogut and a athletic 4 is alluring………is there any chance any of these guys drop to the second round maybe not some of the better known guys like Patterson, Whiteside, Udoh & Motiejunad but guys like Sanders, Seraphin & Orton?

i really think we will be able to get two rotation players with our picks, maybe a third if we are lucky with that last 2nd rounder but i’m not holding my breathe on that one…

especially since Udoh will probably be gone at our pick…

Great breakdown of what’s out there. I voted Patterson but from what I’ve seen I also like Udoh, Sanders and Seraphin…and I haven’t seen them enough to make a really educated pick between them. I especially like Patterson’s maturity, strength and ability to hit open jumpers—he just looks like a guy who could immediately step in and be a nice addition to our rotation.

Sanders and Seraphin are both extremely intriguing because of their physical tools. They would really bring a different dimension to the 4/5 position, though Seraphin might project to be more of a center given he’s already in the 260-270 range.

I’d be excited to get Whiteside if Skiles/Hammond thought he was coachable and smart enough to adapt to the NBA game. But something tells me he’s not really their type…

personally I can see why Patterson would seem a smart fit. though considering that Mbah a Moute is considered undersized at the 4, I wouldnt mind someone with that extra athleticism and height to be able to spell Bogut for some limited minutes……..I guess the Bucks are hoping for someone to have an impact like Serge Ibaka for the Thunder maybe

and hopefully mean we never have to use Dan Gadz again….sorry Dan

thats some good schooling

I’d go with Seraphin, if not for the fact that the Bucks would probably get frustrated with him and he’d be a Joe Alexander Part 2. Then, I’d take Patterson, he seems like just the guy we’re looking for.

I wouldn’t want to take Motiejunas unless something happens to Ersan, just because I see them being fairly similar, and because if we’re looking for a PF, he’d be more of the high-flying, running and jumping variety, correct?

Shooting guards? Swingmen?

This would be an interesting Idea but not sure it would happen. Lets say Minnesota really wants Evan Turner at 2. A lot would have to be done but I think a 3 way deal could go down or maybe it goes down in two 2 team deals whatever.

 the 3 team deal

Bucks get: Kevin Love Sixers get: picks 4 and 15 Wolves get: pick 2 ( other picks possible)

I guess it all depends on how crazy the wolves are about Evan Turner and if the sixers would even go for that but I think I would and plus the sixers need a big guy which could be cousins or favors at the 4 spot. I would love this deal because it gives us an already proven PF to play next to Bogut. The wolves could probly do this deal without trading with the bucks as well if the sixers would take picks 4 and 23.
 

there would have to be many other pieces involved i am guessing to make this work…

I’d think about taking Kevin Seraphin at 15. I don’t like Alabi as he’s too raw and unpolished. I don’t like Whiteside cuz he’s too raw, unpolished, and has shown no real skill. I would be shocked if Udoh drops past the top 8 of the draft, and I’m not the biggest fan of Orton either. I just don’t think guys who haven’t produced at the college level are likely to produce at the NBA level either. Taking Orton would be a major risk. I don’t think Patterson will last until 15, but it’s always possible he does. I’d put nothing past

It comes down to Seraphin, Larry Sanders because he can produce now(who may shoot up boards for this reason), and Donatas Motiejunas. A lot of people I know aren’t fans of Motiejunas, but I think in the Bucks system (especially with the talent the Bucks have) Motiejunas could really grow and produce without being asked to utilize his weaker parts of his game for the Bucks. Being able to score in the variety of ways Motiejunas does would be enough of a starting point I think.

If for nothing else, what the Bucks have is the opportunity to get a talented player who can help them. Given that mistakes are made all the time and good players are picked in the 20’s, worrying about where a player goes according to pundits seems like a pointless endeavor IMO.

Be interesting to see what teams like the Pacers, Hornets, Grizz, Raptors and Rockets decide. There’s a strong possibility that Motiejunas (and Udoh almost certainly will be gone unless he works out very badly) that already will be gone. Seraphin might go to Toronto or Houston who probably have the patience to see a Kevin Seraphin pan out over the long term even if means waiting a year.

There’s a number of intriguing prospects out there, and it shall remain interesting to see who goes where. Excellent writeup elkman.

Sanders Looks to be a very High cieling/upside guy who could probably contribute defensively right away. He has outstanding athleticism and is a very solid block/rebound guy. Plus his posterizing of Tiny Gallon is sick! If he is there at 15 I don’t see why the bucks wouldn’t take him.

buuuuuuut I still feel the Bucks will seriously look at guys like Henry, Anderson, Hayward or George at this pick just because of Salmons situation and having Stack as the primary wing player off the bench last season was kinda stop gap

having said that a big guy with some upside is very appealing……….we could use depth at all positions so there are needs to fill everywhere!!

Jonathan Wasserman from NBADraft.net had a few interesting synopsis of George:

Paul George will most likely be picked in the mid first round, due to his ability to stretch the defense with his deep range and quick release… He could be affective along side a strong point guard in the drive and dish game, as well as in transition, and can fit in nicely with teams who have big men that frequently see double teams… Strong athletes who can shoot, finish and have the potential to defend are hard to come by, and could be used by many NBA teams who lack depth at the 3 position…

hmm a point guard who can drive and dish…..and a big guy who can draw double teams…..

though if Xavier Henry falls it will be interesting hasnt had much buzz lately and the mock drafts have had him going anywhere from the top 10 to the late teens…………….If he drop to the Bucks it will be interesting…………

whilst people say he doesnt have a great upside in the NBA but will be a solid enough pro….its always nice to remember he still was a freshman this season so lots of room to get better…..draftnet.com projects him as Jimmy Jackson so combined with his supposedly great attitude that’s worth a shot if he lasts I suppose

saw a mock draft today with us taking Ekpe Udoh. Would be nice but if he falls I don’t think he falls past 14 with the rockets

in the mean time if you have espn insider read this http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/draft2010/insider/columns/story?columnist=hollinger_john&page=PERDiem-100521

Hollingers draft ratings… Very interesting… I’ll comment on these in another post…