Consequences of Flawed Draft Strategy for the Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks' draft strategy of taking project players has proven to be ineffective while in win-now mode.
Over the last three years, the Bucks have drafted five players: Tyler Smith, AJ Johnson, Chris Livingston, Bogoljub Markovic, and Andre Jackson Jr. Only Jackson, with three years of college experience, remains on the roster for the 2025-26 season.
The rest had limited experience, with a combined total of just one year before joining the Bucks. This lack of experience and clear development pathway has led to difficult decisions, resulting in the team cutting, trading, or stashing four of the five drafted players.
A notable example is AJ Johnson, a 20-year-old first-round pick in 2024, who was traded to the Wizards in the Kyle Kuzma deal after less than a full season with the Bucks.
The Bucks' painful moves demonstrate the challenges of drafting project players while contending for a title.
Author's summary: Bucks' draft strategy proves ineffective.
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