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5 free agents the Milwaukee Bucks missed out on

By Brian Sampson

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Rodney Hood #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in the second half during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 11, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Rodney Hood #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in the second half during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 11, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 25: Wayne Ellington #2 of the Miami Heat celebrates his three point shot in the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center on January 25, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.The Miami Heat defeated the Brooklyn Nets 109-106. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 25: Wayne Ellington #2 of the Miami Heat celebrates his three point shot in the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center on January 25, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.The Miami Heat defeated the Brooklyn Nets 109-106. 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 Elsa/Getty Images) /

1. Wayne Ellington

Wayne Ellington would’ve been a great addition to the Bucks. He brings a swag they need and someone who would fit in nicely alongside their current collection of players.

Ellington may not be as deadly from downtown as Harris is, but he takes a higher number of outside shots while still maintaining a good percentage. Last season, Ellington took 10.2 three-point shots per 36 minutes and knocked down 39.2 percent of them. That would easily be the most outside shots per 36 of anyone in Milwaukee.

Outside of the three-point shooting, Ellington doesn’t bring much to the table, as 579 of his 700 total shots last year were from downtown. Still, his passion and energy are contagious and would be welcomed in Milwaukee. Ellington signed a one-year, $6.2million deal with the Miami Heat. That’s a contract the Bucks could’ve afforded and gave them room to spare.

Even if Milwaukee did miss out on these five players, they clearly targeted a certain type of skill in the offseason and appear to have a plan. That’s something that hasn’t always been able to be said about this front office. Regardless, we’ll get to watch the season play out and see if they made the right decision or not.

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