Why The Milwaukee Bucks Do The Deal
First of all, let’s start with how Jakob Poeltl isn’t a perfect fit for the Milwaukee Bucks: he doesn’t space the floor.
In theory, that’s a major problem alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. After all, floor spacing is about the only hole in his otherwise dominant game.
On the other hand, the Bucks wouldn’t need to play the two together at all times. They’ll still have Lopez for another season. This deal is about deepening their reserve at the 5 spot.
Furthermore, Poeltl and Antetokounmpo could be so dominant defensively that they make up for their combined lack of spacing for stretches.
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After all, Poeltl is a comparable rim protector to Lopez, and he’s much better defending in space. He and Antetokounmpo would make for one of the most impenetrable interiors in the NBA. At the cost of two pick swaps, the Bucks may not be able to resist putting them together.
Is that enough for the Spurs to bite?
