ROUND 1: AJ Johnson - Poll Added

[SupremeHustle]

Should have let Horst go to Detroit.

Brutal.

Maybe he's sabotaging us.

[JayMKE]

Why didn’t they trade back?

[MickeyDavis]

Strengths: AJ Johnson is a long, wiry, quick combo guard with untapped potential … “Tantalizing” skill set, physical attributes and long term potential … Has elite level speed, with great ability to get by defenders off the dribble … Defense shows upside with very quick feet and long arms … Can become a lock down defender over time if he gets stronger and sets his mind to it … Longer than he looks with legit 6’5 size , a near 6’9 wingspan and 8’6 standing reach, which is standout size for a combo guard … Explosive leaper, as his 38 inch max vertical illustrated at the NBA Draft Combine … Despite limited minutes and productivity in the NBL, playing in Australia gave him valuable experience … He learned better structure and discipline than what he had become accustomed to, and also gained perspective … Despite not gaining a great deal of playing time, kept a positive demeanor and remained focused to help the team … A good ball handler … Has a smooth ISO game, with a quick first step and the ability to score off pull ups and runners … Shows flashes of considerable potential … Huge wingspan helps him to get shots as well as be disruptive defensively … A very intriguing development project, who put in the right situation could really thrive … Has the makings of a high level isolation player … Shot form shows nice potential …

Weaknesses: Physical strength remains a challenge … Lacks readiness … Has clearly worked on improving his shot, higher release point and better follow through, but remains inconsistent … Shooting efficiency has been below average, to this point … Toughness and focus are areas that he must continue to improve … He’s put on some weight but still has a long ways to go at 167 lbs … May always be on the thin side, as he seems to have a naturally thin build … Unproven as a volume scorer, go to player … Shooting shows potential, but lacks consistency in games … Has never had a season in high school or college where he put up a high volume of scoring … Likely a few years away from being able to contribute anything at the NBA level … The fear is that he will be a guy that does not make it with his first NBA team and ends up being a development project for a number of seasons before becoming a well rounded player … Lack of strength still an issue on both ends of the floor … Can be overpowered defensively, and struggles to finish plays off after contact … Unlikely to contribute much for a couple seasons, as his strength will need improvement … Struggles to impact games for long stretches and consistency will be the key for him … Has the street ball handles and skill set, but at times can be too enamored with creating, and over-dribble … The key will be utilizing the creativity within his game without being out of control …

[Wonka]

Just fire Jon already. He just gamed us.

[JayMKE]

Too many AJs

[tydett]

Somehow an even less inspiring pick than Beauchamp. Wild pick when he probably would've really been there 10 picks later if you wanted him.

[msiris]

Fing stupid. could have had him at 33. Another plyer won't contribute anything for 2 or 3 years

[ReginaldDwight]

I guess I can joke because I never expect Horst to actually draft well.

Yep this has bust written all over it.

[Wonka]

Should have let Horst go to Detroit.

Brutal.

Maybe he's sabotaging us.

That’s long been my theory. Should’ve let him go.

[MickeyDavis]

We'll see him in Vegas soon

[RiotPunch]

He's quick/fast/athletic as hell. Not seeing meaningful playing time of any kind for a very long time.

[JayMKE]

Horst is fedex **** boy tbf

[Turk Nowitzki]

It just doesn't make any sense. Like actually zero sense.

[MikeIsGood]

It feels like every singe year he thinks he's getting the next Giannis.

I'm rooting for you, AJ. No **** idea who you are, but let's do it.

[Matches Malone]

Well he's sitting in the stands, so he better turn into Giannis lol.

[ReginaldDwight]

Bucks promised him at 23, imagine taking a 2nd rounder with a promise in the 1st round

[JEIS]

Kinda pi$$ed we didn't take Collier. Thought they would pick him.

[Turk Nowitzki]

Whatever I hope he's good but we'll never know because he'll never play. Doc would sooner die.

[Baddy Chuck]

I'm maybe less disappointed then I should be considering I know nothing about the kid.

[Balls2TheWalls]

This is a fundamentally unserious draft pick. The Bucks need people who can play *now*. The obvious choice is to pick a guy who averaged 3 points in the Australian league.