Now that the 2015-16 NBA season is over, it’s time to focus on the offseason, specifically the rookie draft coming up Thursday.
The event, like always, will bring plenty of entertainment. It’s not a terribly deep crop of prospects this year, but there are definitely enough future rotation players about which to get excited. Some teams may even make franchise-altering trades, as well.
Let’s evaluate who each team will select in the first round. Then, we’ll unpack some of the projected fits in the late lottery.
Predictions for Late-Lottery Talents
10. Milwaukee Bucks: Jakob Poeltl, C, Utah
On paper, Milwaukee's biggest need is at point guard. Michael Carter-Williams just isn’t the long-term answer there for the team, with his lack of shooting and high-turnover play. However, Bucks head coach Jason Kidd recently announced that Giannis Antetokounmpo will be taking over as the full-time 1 next season, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, via ESPN.com.
The Bucks don’t have any glaring holes on their roster. Antetokounm ...
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