Jabari Parker Is Exactly What Milwaukee Bucks Need to Turn Franchise Around

June 21st, 2014 by Kenny DeJohn Leave a reply »

Every team in the NBA could use the exploits of forward Jabari Parker, but only one franchise will get the chance of featuring him on its roster after the 2014 NBA draft.

The Milwaukee Bucks pick second in the draft, and they desperately need to add Parker to their lineup. It's hard for Milwaukee to do wrong at No. 2, but the overall best move is to take the Duke product.

At 6'8" and 235 pounds, Parker offers great size and physicality from the small forward position. While he has been criticized for not always being in the greatest shape, Parker can use his extra size to body smaller, less physical small forwards. On the rare occasion Parker plays power forward, he can use his quickness to blow past slower defenders.

He's by far the most NBA-ready scorer (and maybe overall player) in the draft. That's why he's so perfect for Milwaukee.



The Bucks have toiled in mediocrity since the 2001-02 season. They were 41-41 that season but followed that up with nine losing seasons in 10 years. The only outlier was a 46-36 showing in 2009-10.

Last season was the worst of the bunch. Milwaukee won ju ...

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