The 18th pick in the draft belongs to the Milwaukee Bucks.  This
pick was obtained from the Orlando Magic.  The Bucks received
the Magics first round pick and Anthony Cook for Anthony Avent.

Since the Bucks have already had a pick, they will not be providing
a complete team analysis again, simply an analysis of the pick.
The Bucks are again represented by:

  Bobby Davis


and he selects:

  Brian Grant, PF, 6-8.  Xavier

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		DRAFT ANALYSIS - Milwaukee Bucks
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TEAM NEEDS
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The Bucks' needs may be summed up easily with three words: size, Size,
SIZE!  They allowed 103.4 points per game last year, which put them in
the middle of the pack.  However, this is partly due to game pace - a
closer look at the numbers shows that only the Mavericks and Bullets
allowed opponents to shoot for a higher percentage than did the Bucks,
at 49.1%.  The only true center on the roster at season's end was the
ancient (and now ineffective) Mike Gminski.  Vin Baker blocked 114 shots,
but no one else on the squad had more than 55.  They also ranked 17th
in total rebounding percentage.  Typical Bucks' luck - in a year in
which they have the first draft pick, none of the three best players in
the draft are dominant centers.

Note: I have taken the liberty of omitting the position-by-position analysis
because it was included with the Glen Robinson pick.  If anyone needs it for
any reason, you can find that post in the newsgroup or contact me via e-mail
and I'll send a copy to you.

MY SELECTION:
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Brian Grant, F, Xavier.  Grant has had an outstanding college career, as he
developed nicely as a shotblocker and rebounder while under Pete Gillen.  He
is a bit undersized at 6'9" and will have to play power forward instead of
center in the pros, but his long arms and good timing make him play bigger
than his actual size.  With Robinson and Grant, the Bucks have a promising
future at the forward slots.  These picks would allow them to shop Kenny
Norman and Blue Edwards to upgrade the center or two-guard position.

OTHERS CONSIDERED:
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I was going to take Jim McIlvaine if he slipped this far, but he went one
pick too early.  His shotblocking skills would have made him an excellent
pick.  I seriously considered Eric Mobley and it came down practically to a
coin toss.  I decided on Grant over Mobley because Mobley strikes me as the
next Felton Spencer (a foul-prone, no-offense center).  While Spencer is
certainly a useful player, he is not the kind of player who can take a team
to a higher level.  Grant has more long-term potential, IMO, and could turn
into a Horace Grant type with some bulking up and experience.

I looked at both Temple guys (Jones and McKie), but they are slashers and
the Bucks have plenty of slashers already - if they were going to upgrade
the two-guard slot, they should do it with someone who can add the outside
shooting threat the team currently lacks.  I picked Grant over Bill Curley
because Grant is more athletic, although I think Curley will be a decent
NBA role player.  Rejected Deon Thomas, although he has reasonable shot-
blocking ability, because of the rumors that he is smaller than his listed
6'9".  I am unconvinced that he will be much of a player in the pros.

WHO THEY'LL PROBABLY TAKE:
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McIlvaine, if he slips far enough.  Otherwise, look for them to take the
best front-court player available.  The best outside shooter in the draft
is Wesley Person, and he'll be gone before this pick, so they're stuck with
Todd Day for another year at two-guard.

OTHER MOVES:
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As mentioned earlier, if they pick two forwards in the draft they'll have
some surplus at that position.  They may also try to move up in the draft
in order to have a shot at Montross, Wright, or McIlvaine.

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Draft Summary:
1.  Milwaukee Bucks
    GM:   Bobby Davis 
    Pick: Glenn Robinson, PF, 6-8.  Purdue University.
2.  Dallas Mavericks
    GM:   Theo Wendt 
    Pick: Jason Kidd, PG, 6-4.  Cal.
3.  Detroit Pistons
    GM:   Eric Iverson 
    Pick: Grant Hill, SF, 6-8. Duke.
4.  Minnesota Timberwolves
    GM's: Kevin Hansen 
          Toni Morgan 
    Pick: Donyell Marshall, SF, 6-9. Connecticut
5.  Washington Bullets
    GM's: Jim Nagle 
          The Crossjammer 
    Pick: Juwan Howard, PF, 6-10. Michigan
6.  Philadelphia 76ers
    GM's: Brent Halliburton 
    Pick: Yinka Dare, C, 7-0. George Washington
7.  Los Angeles Clippers
    GM:   Paul Osmond 
    Pick: Carlos Rogers, PF, 6-11. Tennessee State
8.  Sacramento Kings
    GM's: Don Hearth 
          Daniel W. Huang 
    Pick: Clifford Rozier, PF, 6-9.  Louisville
9.  Boston Celtics
    GM:   Ellie Cutler 
    Pick: Lamond Murray, SF, 6-7.  Cal
10. Los Angeles Lakers
    GM:   Kosh 
    Pick: Jalen Rose, SG, 6-8. Michigan
11. Seattle Sonics
    GM:   Aaron Gill 
    Pick: Wesley Person, SG, 6-6.  Auburn
12. Miami Heat              
    GM:   Rob Clough 
    Pick: Sharone Wright, C, 6-11. Clemson
13. Denver Nuggets
    GM's: Rick Grubin 
          John Exby 
    Pick: B.J. Tyler, PG, 6-1. Texas
14. New Jersey Nets
    GM:   Matthew Mitchell 
    Pick: Dontonio Wingfield, PF, 6-9. Cincinnati
15. Indiana Pacers          
    GM:   Richard Burton 
    Pick: Charlie Ward, PG, 6-0. FSU
16. Golden State Warriors 
    GM:   Mike Moore 
    Pick: Eric Montross, C, 7-0. UNC
17. Portland Trail Blazers  
    GM:   Mike Northam 
    Pick: Jim McIlvane, C, 7-1. Marquette
18. Milwaukee Bucks 
    GM:   Bobby Davis 
    Pick: Brian Grant, PF, 6-8.  Xavier

Next up:
19. Dallas Mavericks 
    GM:   Theo Wendt