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So much for tanking. The NBA gods bitch slapped the Bucks (and Celtics) tonight, handing them the sixth pick in the draft - the lowest possible spot they could have fallen in the first round. That means no shot at Greg Oden or Kevin Durant and likely no shot at Al Horford either. So unless the Bucks make a major trade in the off-season, the chances of them making a strong improvement to their frontcourt (their biggest area of need) will not occur.

At six, my hope would be for point guard Mike Conley Jr. but the Hawks would be fools to pass on him at three. It could end up being Corey Brewer, who would bring tremendous defensive versatility to a Bucks' team that badly needs it.

But ultimately this does suck. The Bucks' chance to really make a splash next season has likely come and gone. It will be an interesting summer but probably not an exciting one for the Bucks now.