The kid cannot shoot in the NBA the way he does in his videos. It's correctable, though. As a playmaker, the guy can get the to rim any time he wants to. The Bucks haven't had a guy like this ever. But I don't think he can play a lick of D right now, and that is something we are all familiar with. At least he has a taste for the professional environment. The mental change won't be as drastic as it would be for some.

- So far what you described is TJ Ford-like.

TJ Ford could never do this :

Talk about explosive

Mature, no, explosive, yes !!!


Notice many of the clips are at Bradley Ctr as well as Homestead High School

ok, ... Like I said very TJ Ford-like.

Uh, no

Ford could not shoot a lick, Jennings can shoot by comparison. Ford could not explode to the rim and finish like this kid.

Meeks was a great second round pick. Could we give him away like Bogans?

The Bucks getting Meeks seems like a real steal. The guy can really fill it up, and could develop quickly as Redd's replacement.

Kid can shoot that's for sure. Maybe the best pure shooter after Curry !!

A little about B-Jenn from Brandon himself

Jennings on Rome

Meeks played HS ball approximately 2 miles from my home, and was one of the best players in the state (GA) his last year.

I only was able to see him in person once, but since he was a local product I kept tabs on him at KY.

Steal of the 2nd round, mark it down.

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Originally posted by Music City:
The kid cannot shoot in the NBA the way he does in his videos. It's correctable, though. As a playmaker, the guy can get the to rim any time he wants to. The Bucks haven't had a guy like this ever. But I don't think he can play a lick of D right now, and that is something we are all familiar with. At least he has a taste for the professional environment. The mental change won't be as drastic as it would be for some.

It is correctable. Watching that highlite reel, he's really exciting to watch. Can't wait to see him in Milwaukee!

This wasn't a great draft, but we've got a potential steal @ #10

It is the classic risk v reward pick in Jennings, but given where Milwaukee is at they need to take that chance because if he pans out they could have a very good player on their hands.

He's not a great shooter and I really don't think he plays a lot of defense but he's lightning quick, can beat guys off the dribble, and is a very good finisher.

As for Meeks I think he'll help fill the void of of Jefferson as a scorer- he was really good in college.

2nd rate franchise, had two shots at Chase Budinger and missed twice

I wasnt terribly high on Jennings coming into this, but im starting to warm to the pick more.

I like the thinking.. draft a guy that could potentially be the best player in this draft. Im not saying that he will be, but he has that potential.

2nd round, i really wish Milw. would have tried to move up and snag Blair. We could really have used a bruiser at the 4... and for a 2nd? That would have been a nice steal. IMO a lot like a Paul Millsap kind of player.

Meeks was not a bad pick. I just thought we needed a backup 4 or 5.

favorite line from last night:

The Timberwolves have 4 first round picks in the firt round.

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Originally posted by El-Ka-Bong:
2nd rate franchise, had two shots at Chase Budinger and missed twice

Man, they could've had Pscyho T at 10. Would've been the steal of the draft.

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Originally posted by Packdog:
Uh, no

Ford could not shoot a lick, Jennings can shoot by comparison. Ford could not explode to the rim and finish like this kid.

-Really? What NBA game did you see him shoot from the outside or play defense.
Ford can get to the rim in the same fashion at the same level of competition as Jennings has so far ... he actually went to college and played some ball.
WTF, the kid didn't even end up a starter in Italy, can even play more than 5 minutes at a time?

IMO, it was a questionable pick at best when you got an experiment last year in the top 10 ...
hope the Meeks kid pans out like Luc-richard seems to be.

I said he is more explosive, can finish and shoot better than TJ Ford. Never commented on his defense.

You assigned him as TJ Ford like. I think you are off. You are bashing the pick ? We'll see.

The Bucks can't draft a player with NBA experience, trump. We are talking about our impressions of new draft picks... where they are now as upcoming rookie talent. Again, you said TJ Ford like ... I say wrong.

Teams would leave TJ Ford open, daring him to shoot. How embarrassing. I think odds are good for Jennings to be a better shooter ... I've seen enough of him to give my impression. Heck, if he is a slightly below average shooter, that will make him better than Ford.

Ford cannot get to the rim as explosively as Jennings....seems obvious to me. TJ Ford cannot leap, dunk, finish, or shoot like Jennings (they say Ford's small hands are a big reason he is such a dreadfully awful shooter).

We'll see...obviously Jennings needs to fill his end of the deal

I think you are underselling TJ Ford a wee bit. He is as quick as they come... and he can get to the hoop. Whatever you have been watching is not TJ Ford. There are definite holes in his game, but he can distribute and score. Defense is a gaping chasm of nothing.


Ford last season: .458% FG .887% FT 15 ppg 6 apg 1.2spg .334 3pt%


While those are not all-star number they are better than anything we had last season at the point and it's nothing to shake your finger at.

TJ Ford is quick as a cat, no doubt. But he can't shoot, period.

Other than quickness and passing ability there isn't much to compare TJ Ford and Jennings.

Jennings will be able to throw down on guys and I think he will be much more physical at both ends of the court. Never mind the fact that Jennings is about 4 inches taller than Ford as well.

I also think the upside on Jennings is much greater. If he holds it together (i.e. doesn't act stupid or immature) he could be one of the better players in the entire draft and a top line PG in this league. He obviously has the tools, and a little bit of a chip on his shoulder can't hurt either.

Meeks also seems like a prototypical SG and scorer which is something they need and unlike Sessions and Bell he's a consistent outside threat.

OK ... for the 3rd time, at this point we have a TJ Ford-like player.

All I heard so far to dispute this is Ifs and Buts ... right now you have TJ Ford and thats what you saw in Italy, No?

Be honest you and probably no one on this board has seen him in Italy.

Right.

I think it's a fair argument to make. They're similar players at this stage. But Jennings seems far more explosive, and his ability to finish is at an elite level. If he winds up TJ Ford without the neck trouble, we're good at PG for a while. If he winds up a true, elite playmaker, Hammond struck gold.

In another way, the Bucks may have addressed the PF bench with Amir Johnson. I know the press coverage of the Bucks' acquisition of Johnson has been luke warm at best, but there's a chance here that the young man could become a key defensive part of the team.

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/49392702.html

Johnson is just 3 years out of HS... that's a lot like Jermaine Oneal- initial stuggle, then they blossomed. Hammond gets the key to the city if Jennings, Meeks, and Johnson all pan out.