Landing spots for Blake Griffin in free agency

Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks, yes the Bucks, figure to be a key player in free agency. And the team’s most prominent need is another potent post player. Plus they’re young, rising and potentially able to compete for a title in a couple of years. If Griffin lands with the Bucks, he could find himself on a playoff contender for the rest of his career.

Your first thought is undoubtedly “but what about Jabari Parker?” Of course, Parker has incredible potential. The bouncy big man can play either the three or four and has the ability to score from anywhere on the court. If healthy, he and Giannis Antetokounmpo combine for plenty of fire power to threaten the East elite.

But the Bucks need to be realistic. Parker is recovering from two serious injuries and will likely struggle to play more than 70 games at any point in his career. And keep in mind, the shelf life for players from Chicago or shorter than any other city. They’re like Ferraris; great car but its days are numbered when you pass 60,000 miles.

Which is why Griffin makes sense. Neither he nor Parker are reliable, but combined they should be able to fill out the power forward role nicely. And when both are available, Parker just slips into the small forward spot and the Bucks are even longer than they were before. And, like every team on this list, the Bucks have the cap space to make a move.