The one big puzzle for the Milwaukee Bucks to solve in the offseason is how to complement the already formidable Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks' path to the NBA Finals was again derailed last season, leading to the conclusion that the team's roster remains deficient. So who will be the man to do the heavy lifting for the Bucks aside from Antetokounmpo?
The easy answer is to sign known stars such as Russell Westbrook, James Harden, and Chris Paul - all of whom are likely looking to move out from where they are in search of a more exciting prospect. But analyst Kane Pitman has a name in mind and he is convinced Danilo Gallinari will be a worthy acquisition for Milwaukee.
First off, Pitman offered his observation that the present guys around The Greek Freak are not making the impact expected by the Bucks. Marvin Williams and Paul Millsap have done their share for the team but the contribution can be best described as limited.
The pair are valuable in making the Bucks' defense tactics work better and they also pitched in the aspect of flexibility. Yet for Antetokounmpo to really lift the Bucks to championship status, he needs a teammate he can rely on offensively.
Enter Gallinari and Pitman said the OKC star can be signed by the Bucks with relative ease. There is no need for the management to give up assets and break the bank. In short, trading for the Italian is a good deal.
"Gallinari is a legitimate threat," Clutch Points reported the analyst as saying.
And sure enough, Gallinari has recently stated that he is shooting for a championship in the coming campaigns and the sooner the ring will come the better. The hint from the 32-year-old indicated that he is not discounting a move out from Oklahoma City and a join a stronger team next season.
Rumors are pointing to OKC's possible move in the offseason. The organization is expected to press the rebuild button and aging stars like Gallinari and Chris Paul could be on their way out. Naturally, these players are looking for an outfit that will help them own an NBA ring or two.
According to CBS Sports, the NBA veteran sounded off his willingness to play for a team and the main consideration is a solid title run. The terms of a deal are up for negotiation.
"Yes. At this time, yes. I'm not 20 anymore," Gallinari responded when asked if playing for a title-contender team will attract him.
So the ball is on the Bucks now. It's up for the team to consider the wisdom of bringing in Gallinari, who as mentioned is pictured as a smooth acquisition in the offseason.
