Tony Snell Re-signs with Milwaukee Bucks
Shortly after the NBA free agency moratorium began the Bucks announced they have re-signed Tony Snell to a 4-year, 46 million contract.
As midnight rolled around and free agents could officially sign their new contracts, Milwaukee wasted no time retaining the New Mexico product to a 4 year, 46 million dollar contract, which 44 million is guaranteed. Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to report it:
Key Stats:
8.5 points per game, 3.1 rebounds per game, 1.2 assists per game, 41.0 three point field goal percent
Advanced Stats:
0.60 True shooting percentage, 2.1 offensive win shares, 1.3 defensive win shares
Fit:
After losing Khris Middleton to injury last October, the Bucks flipped the 2014 rookie of the year, Michael Carter-Williams, to the Chicago Bulls for Snell in an attempt to fill the void. Carter-Williams set career lows in basically every statistical category in the 2016–17 season while Snell had his best season ever and became an intricate part of a Bucks playoff squad. The gamble in Snell at the beginning of the the year turned into an investment in him on the first day of free agency
The recent trend of player acquisition for the Bucks has involved a focus on youth, size, length, and athleticism. Current Bucks players Thon Maker, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, and John Henson are a few that fit that mold. Tony Snell can check every one of those boxes. The 25-year old stands 6'7" with a 7'0 wing span, and is a tremendous athlete and defensive player. Although his offensive capabilities were limited, Snell improved his efficiency, particularly from the perimeter where he shot 40 percent from 3-point land which made him valuable on both sides of the ball. Defensively, Snell had the second highest defensive player rating on the team.
Grade: B+
Getting a 25-year old starting shooting guard of the future that can knock down 3’s and play defense for only 11 million dollars per year is a steal. In comparison, Allen Crabbe is a similar player, slightly better shooter and significantly worse athlete — defender, and the Blazers are paying him over 18 million a year.
There are very few young up and coming teams in the NBA as exciting as the Bucks, and being able to keep them together on good contracts is imperative to their development. This signing was a great step in the right direction.
