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Milwaukee Bucks: 5 free agents to pursue in 2018

By Brian Sampson

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 13: Kyle O'Quinn #9 and Michael Beasley #8 of the New York Knicks have a conversation in the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks during their game at Madison Square Garden on March 13, 2018 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 13: Kyle O'Quinn #9 and Michael Beasley #8 of the New York Knicks have a conversation in the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks during their game at Madison Square Garden on March 13, 2018 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 31: Kyle O’Quinn #9 of the New York Knicks reacts in the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons during their game at Madison Square Garden on March 31, 2018 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 31: Kyle O’Quinn #9 of the New York Knicks reacts in the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons during their game at Madison Square Garden on March 31, 2018 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

5. Kyle O’Quinn, Center

The Bucks have an issue at center that has led them to be one of the worst rebounding teams in the NBA over the past few seasons. Sure Henson and Thon Maker are long and can block a few shots, but they are way too thin. This lack of muscle allows them to get pushed around by bigger centers and bullied down low.

O’Quinn is only 6-foot-10, but he’s a big, bruising player who can bang with the best of them. He’ll bring a toughness to the position that’s been lacking and give them an enforcer in the paint as well.

Although he can’t shoot very well from the outside, he can do enough other things to make it worth the Bucks time. At 28-years-old he’s coming off the best season of his career with the New York Knicks as he averaged 7.1 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. He might not be worth the whole mid-level exception, but the Bucks could certainly use his grit.

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