Duke star Cameron Boozer has an interesting NBA outlook, with many not believing that he's one of the top three players in the draft.
Regardless of what happens with Boozer, we have to give him all the credit in the world for what he was able to do during his freshman season. Averaging 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and shooting 55.6% from the field as a true freshman in this era of college basketball is just ridiculous. No matter how you want to spin it, he's certainly somebody who warrants being a top-five pick.
Christopher Kline has the Milwaukee Bucks doing just that, predicting them to select Cameron Boozer at No. 3. With all the help the Bucks need, this could be the type of player that gets them back to where they used to be.
“The last couple weeks have made it clear that Giannis Antetokounmpo will not finish his career in a Bucks uniform. Who are we kidding at this point?” Kline wrote. “If the inevitable blockbuster trade happens this offseason, which feels likely, Milwaukee could not ask for a better pivot point than Cameron Boozer.
“The Bucks essentially luck into a new franchise power forward — a rough-and-tumble, slo-mo scorer who flashed unbelievable versatility and processing skills for an 18-year-old. Boozer does not get much love from the 'eye test' crowd, at least among the vaunted top three or four of this class. But his analytics profile sparkles…”
I certainly understand where Kline is coming from, and I don't want to say that he's wrong in his assessment that, long-term, Giannis Antetokounmpo might not be on the roster, but it's also fair to mention that we've heard these talks for a long time now.
The Bucks have yet to move on from him, nor has he asked out. That's something that will have to be factored in during the draft, and it's possible that Boozer plays an impact role if things unfold as they can.