Which of these FA wings (at the price tag provided) should we pursue this summer?

[Batman]

He consistently gets beat off the dribble and the team rotates to cover him. Our team could cover his deficiencies as well but that does not make him a good defender. Those looking at him as a 3 and D player are mistaken at his defense. He has poor lateral speed and a slow first step.

It seems inconceivable to me that a terrible defender would have such a high defensive rating. And why in the world don't some of the other Bucks players come out as well on the defensive end?

Also, who doesn't get beat off the dribble from time to time in this league? Marcus Smart? Maybe. Truth is, everyone gets beat off the dribble. I think Middleton has good length that helps. But I will be honest, I have only watched probably 6 Bucks games all year, so maybe I am missing something.

 

[Batman]

And based on tonight's game, it looks like Middleton played the most and had the best game for the Bucks. And you are telling me Middleton is looking good defensively because of the defensive prowess of Jabari Parker (Before he got injured), Jared Dudley, Erson, Jared Bayless, and that Fat a** O.J. Mayo??? Hard sell... Hard sell.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

I really don't understand these numbers geeks that know nothing about a player don't listen to those that know his game. A big problem with Middleton is that he often seems like he doesn't care. Crime time to time he has a good game like CJ or Ostertag for some of u older fans. If u look at the amount of threes he takes u'll see he often doesn't care or just isn't motivated enough to get his offense or take shots within the offense. Also think his IQ is lacking.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

Also see Marvin Williams. Williams showed good potential as well earlier in his career but didn't have the drive to be good this is Middleton in a nutshell

 

[Stifle Tower]

What it comes down to is the draft, IMO.
Is Middleton at a HUGE, overinflated contract better than Burks and Hayward with Hezonja and Hood off the bench? What if Hezonja is gone, but Utah drafts Booker? Or Looney, with Hayward then getting some time at SG and Looney playing backup SF?

Only way I see Utah going after a wing is if they decide to take a big like Porzingis. And I still say there's a 50-50 chance we trade the draft rights to our pick for a veteran once free agency opens. I don't think at #10 Lindsey would be too enamored with the players available. Utah has a TON of youth already. I find it interesting he already broached the subject. Did he perhaps have some conversations at the deadline like KOC did about Jefferson? We can give a team a couple of firsts, including this year's. But we wouldn't want to deal it unless we knew it was not going to be top-3. And Team X might not want to make a trade if that first pick is delayed for a year.

 

[Ron Mexico]

And based on tonight's game, it looks like Middleton played the most and had the best game for the Bucks. And you are telling me Middleton is looking good defensively because of the defensive prowess of Jabari Parker (Before he got injured), Jared Dudley, Erson, Jared Bayless, and that Fat a** O.J. Mayo??? Hard sell... Hard sell.

Easier sell than telling me you dont watch him play but his +/- make him look good.

 

[FalseFlagg K]

Throw the kitchen sink at getting Jimmy Butler. The guy is an animal with a chip on his shoulder. Max that bitch out.

 

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Throw the kitchen sink at getting Jimmy Butler. The guy is an animal with a chip on his shoulder. Max that bitch out.

I'd have to think the kitchen sink would be the way to go as well. Butler seems like he'd prefer that type. While my bathroom sink is much flashier and consists of pricier materials, I'd have to say that the importance of my kitchen sink far surpasses it. The overall size and functionality it offers is out of this world.