Woj: Bucks Sign Dragan Bender 2-Year Deal

Badgerlander · Post #41 » by **Badgerlander** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:08 pm

Love it, huge fan

Chuck Diesel · Post #42 » by **Chuck Diesel** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:12 pm

And if Bender works out we can anoint Bud as “The Dragan Whisperer.”

ajb905 · Post #43 » by **ajb905** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:13 pm

Great low risk move. The team needs to take advantage of Buds system to help pick up low cost contributors. I really liked him during his draft. If they can get his shooting right, he could be a nice switchable bench big

jakecronus8 · Post #44 » by **jakecronus8** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:13 pm

Pretty much best case scenario for that last roster spot and with his skill set he couldn’t be in a better situation with Bud. Hopefully Suki can get some functional mass on him.

worthlessBucks · Post #45 » by **worthlessBucks** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:14 pm

The Suns botching back to back #4 picks, oof. Mcdonough left his stamp, that's for sure.

WimpyDeer · Post #46 » by **WimpyDeer** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:16 pm

trwi7 wrote:
crkone wrote:

Read on Twitter

Waiting for Velazquez to confirm that this is indeed the cost.

He'll confirm it once Woj tweets it...

WimpyDeer · Post #47 » by **WimpyDeer** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:17 pm

ackypoo wrote:the suns **** the dog with this dude, but he might also not be very good.

but i, like many others on this board, really wanted him on draft day, and im super glad hes with us now.

everyone have an and1. i love this signing.

the suns did what now?

WRau1 · Post #48 » by **WRau1** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:18 pm

Love this move, you'd think this would be the perfect situation for him to succeed. Very hopeful for him.

ReasonablySober · Post #49 » by **ReasonablySober** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:20 pm

WimpyDeer wrote:
ackypoo wrote:the suns **** the dog with this dude, but he might also not be very good.

but i, like many others on this board, really wanted him on draft day, and im super glad hes with us now.

everyone have an and1. i love this signing.

the suns did what now?

They **** the dog.

SirChurros · Post #50 » by **SirChurros** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:21 pm

Chuck Diesel wrote:Been accused of Croatian favoritism in the past, but since he’s been in the league I’ve been really down on Bender. Just thought he looked like a guy who didn’t like basketball. That said, this is a great use of a minimum contract. Give the kid his first taste of a stable, first class organization. Put him through Bucks university and see what happens. If he’s going to improve anywhere it’ll be after going up against Giannis every day. Would love to see him soak up a ton of minutes with the Herd as well.

A lot of looking like "not wanting to play basketball" could be the result of playing for a dumpster fire of an organization.

Bucksfan28 · Post #51 » by **Bucksfan28** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:22 pm

Excellent pickup. I'm sure Bud will have him studying Brook's game closely.

crkone · Post #52 » by **crkone** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:23 pm

ReasonablySober wrote:
WimpyDeer wrote:
ackypoo wrote:the suns **** the dog with this dude, but he might also not be very good.

but i, like many others on this board, really wanted him on draft day, and im super glad hes with us now.

everyone have an and1. i love this signing.

the suns did what now?

They **** the dog.

I thought it was a goat?

BuckHole · Post #53 » by **BuckHole** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:27 pm

If it was Kohl as owner, I’d scratch my head more. I have faith. I don’t know what he brings to improve, but i assume our coach and our smart GM do.

Ron Swanson · Post #54 » by **Ron Swanson** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:27 pm

Love it. Even if he's still a lost cause, only 21, and you can't teach that size and shooting ability combo.

crkone · Post #55 » by **crkone** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:29 pm

PG-Bledsoe-Hill-?(DDV?)
SG-Wes-Pat-DDV/SB-Thanasis
SF-Mids-Korver/Pat-SB-Thanasis
PF-Giannis-Ersan-Wilson/Bender
C-Brook/Robin/Ersan/Bender

I'm guessing camp will sort out the backups.

BuckHole · Post #56 » by **BuckHole** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:30 pm

I’m going to have to sneak, while at work, to watch video on Bender now. What does he bring? Skill set? Weakness?

jcsunsfan · Post #57 » by **jcsunsfan** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:30 pm

Very mobile 7 footer. Can shoot the three and wants to. Will pass when he should take his own shot. Will work hard on defense and can defend on the perimeter. Big weakness is that he is just really really timid. I think he is an NBA player but he came into this league way too young. Good luck to him and you.

Chapter29 · Post #58 » by **Chapter29** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:33 pm

Awesome signing! Loved this dude when he was drafted. Obviously not panned out just yet but at 21? Well worth the chance!

Horst wins again!

KidA24 · Post #59 » by **KidA24** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:33 pm

Chapter29 · Post #60 » by **Chapter29** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:34 pm

lvckv wrote:lol. He's terrible. Give the spot to a vet who can be a locker room presence instead.

We are the oldest team in the league. We don't need any more vets.

This was a low risk, high reward situation. Well worth it.