Sacramento native D.J. Wilson drafted by Milwaukee Bucks with 17th pick
The Bucks are taking a chance on a Sacramento product.
With the 17th pick in the NBA draft Thursday, Milwaukee selected D.J. Wilson, a 6-foot-10 Michigan forward who graduated from Capital Christian High School.
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“He fits the DNA of the Bucks, being able to play multiple positions,” coach Jason Kidd told The Associated Press about Wilson. “We can talk about today’s NBA – there is no position. He fits what we’re trying to do here.”
Wilson, 21, averaged 11 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks for the Wolverines last season.
“I am confident I have the drive, work ethic and maturity for this next step,” Wilson told The Associated Press in May. “It’s never going to be easy, but if I have learned anything at Michigan, perseverance pays off.”
Draft Express says Wilson has a great offensive skill set but needs to work on his defensive discipline.
This story was originally published June 22, 2017 at 6:44 PM with the headline "Sacramento native D.J. Wilson drafted by Milwaukee Bucks with 17th pick."