With an emphasis on speed and mobility in today’s NBA, the role of offensive big men have diminished. One year after being a heralded signing with the Milwaukee Bucks, Greg Monroe has been cast as poor fit in their system. Are the Charlotte Hornets his next destination?
Numerous trade rumors have circled Greg Monroe over the 2016 offseason. Signing a three-year, $50 million max deal with the Milwaukee Milwaukee, Monroe made headlines by spurning bigger markets such as New York.
However, his lack of a defensive presence was emphasized by the Bucks’ underwhelming performance this year, missing the playoffs altogether.