Bucks' Painful Moves Show Consequences of Flawed Draft Strategy
The Milwaukee Bucks must abandon their draft strategy of taking project players while in win-now mode.
Over the last three years, the Bucks have taken five players in the NBA Draft: Tyler Smith, AJ Johnson, Chris Livingston, Bogoljub Markovic, and Andre Jackson Jr. Only Andre Jackson Jr. remains on the roster for the 2025-26 season, with three years of college experience. The others had just one year of experience combined.
This approach has led to tough decisions, as the Bucks have cut, traded, or stashed the other four players. Notably, AJ Johnson, a 20-year-old first-round pick in 2024, was sent to the Wizards in the Kyle Kuzma deal after being with the team for less than a season.
There isn't a clear-cut pathway to develop project players while contending for a title.
Author's summary: Bucks must change draft strategy.
- Tyler Smith
- AJ Johnson
- Chris Livingston
- Bogoljub Markovic
- Andre Jackson Jr.
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