The Milwaukee Bucks are the sixth-winningest NBA franchise in history with two titles, tied with the New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets. They lifted the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy in 1971 and 2021 because of the players they selected in the draft that boosted their NBA championship odds.
Players like Michael Redd, Andrew Bogut, Glen Robinson, Brandon Jennings, Malcolm Brogdon, and Bob Dandridge have significantly contributed to the franchise's success. However, three superstars have emerged, leading the team to consistent contention in the league and the promised land. Find out the three best Milwaukee Bucks draft picks below.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
First on the list is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who was drafted as the number one overall pick in 1969. The 7-foot-2 center out of UCLA was hailed as one of the greatest Milwaukee Bucks players in history and one of the greatest basketball players of all time. In his first year in the league, Abdul-Jabbar averaged a double-double of 28.8 points and 14.5 rebounds to win the Rookie of the Year award in 1970.
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