Not the best player available, but probably the pick that Milwaukee needed to make because Parker is a (relatively) local guy and has the chance to be a "star" in the marketing sense, as well as providing a lot of value on the floor. Apparently the Bucks want to use him at power forward, which is probably the best ways to maximize his talents offensively and limit his potential defensive struggles. Whatever position he plays he will score and score a lot. Parker is the first step in what needs to be a pretty big rebuild, which will have to include trading several forwards and centers, because with Parker and the Bucks next two picks, the Bucks have a big logjam in their frontcourt.
31. Damien Ingles, F French Guiana (6-8, 240)
Ingles is the opposite Parker, raw offensively but a defensive ace. Ingles is strong, athletic, and has a massive 7-3 wingspan which should allow him to match up with both 3s and 4s defensively. On offense he has a ways to go, not much of a shooter or a ball-handler, but at just 19 there is hope in that respect. Ingles is going to come over and play for the Bucks right away, but unless they make many aforementioned trades, I am not sure he's going to get much playing time to help develop.
36. Johnny O'Bryant, PF LSU Jr. (6-9, 250)
O'Bryant has been underrated throughout the process because he has the ability to score around the basket, rebound, and block shots with some perimeter skills as well. I like his chances to fit as a fifth big man on a roster, however the Bucks are so crammed at power forward, there is a good chance he ends up in the D-League until their roster is cleared out. The Bucks have drafted a number of long, athletic shot-blockers without a lot of offensive skill, so O'Bryant is a nice compliment to that.
Projected Lineup
PG: Brandon Knight/Nate Wolters
SG: O.J. Mayo
SF: Giannis Antetokounmpo/Khris Middleton/Carlos Delfino/Damien Ingles
PF: Jabari Parker/Ersan Ilyasova/John Henson/Johnny O'Bryant
C: Larry Sanders/Zaza Pachulia/Miroslav Raduljica
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