John Henson to Milwaukee Bucks: Scouting Report, Video Highlights and Analysis - Bleacher Report

John Henson is going to bring length, athleticism and, most importantly, defense to the NBA.

The North Carolina product still must improve his offensive game, but his ability to protect the rim and even guard the perimeter will make him someone who can contribute in the NBA right away. Anthony Davis lite, if you will. 

Let's take a closer look at Henson's game. 

What John Henson Brings to the Team

Most notably, Henson brings length, defense, rebounding and a raw offensive game. 

Henson has solid height for a power forward at 6'10", but it's his wingspan, which measures at an insane 7'4", that makes him such a scary player for opposing offenses.

Because of that length, Henson is an animal on the defensive side of the ball. He has averaged 3.0 blocks per game over the past two years, but he alters several more shots. All he has to do is get those long arms up, and it's very hard to shoot over him.

On the glass, Henson is both active and smart enough to use his impressive physical skills. Since the start of his sophomore season, he has averaged 10.0 rebounds per game, with three of those coming on the offensive end. 

On offense, the best way to describe Henson's game is "raw." He can beat bigger men down the court in transition, and he has a nice touch and good patience around the basket, but his range is limited, as evidenced by his 51 percent free-throw shooting. 

In 5 years, John Henson will be playing...

In 5 years, John Henson will be playing...

• small forward

• power forward

• in the D-league

• Total votes: 87

Worst of all, Henson is just 220 pounds, so he lacks a true position. His defensive skills and length make him a 4, but he'll likely get pushed around. He could eventually move to the 3, but his inconsistent jumper and lack of a perimeter game (although he is a solid ball-handler for his size) speak to the contrary. 

It would help if Henson put on some more bulk, but what's so worrisome about that is the fact that he's already gained about 30 to 40 pounds since his high school days, so it's unclear how much more weight he can actually gain.

All in all, Henson has similar skills to Anthony Davis, but the fact that he's three years older than Davis means Henson's upside isn't nearly as high.

Nonetheless, he's an intriguing player and could make some noise as a Marcus Camby or Serge Ibaka type.

What Experts are Saying

Draftexpress.com's Joe Treutlein explains how Henson's solid offensive game in college won't necessarily translate to the next level:

Projecting Henson's post game to the next level, there are some significant question marks, namely in how he will adjust when his notable lack of strength becomes more of an issue. Henson doesn't show significant problems establishing deep post position against college level competition, but could have a much tougher time against pros. His ability to finish consistently outside 10 feet is not great at this stage, as his jump shot is still unreliable and he uses face-up drives sparingly.

Rookie Impact

Don't expect Henson to get a ton of minutes in his rookie season. 

How many minutes will John Henson average during his rookie season?

How many minutes will John Henson average during his rookie season?

• Less than 10

• 10-15

• 16-20

• 20 or more

• Total votes: 55

Despite his improvement on the offensive side of the ball, his deficiencies make him a bit of a liability. Of course, NBA teams love defense and Henson immediately brings energy and game-changing ability to that side of the court.

He'll get minutes because of his ability to disrupt the flow of the game for other teams, and he'll get extra minutes in special matchups against smaller, more athletic power forwards, but we won't see a ton of Henson this year.

Pick Analysis

Between the late-season pick up of guard Monta Ellis and the recent addition of big man Samuel Dalenbert, the Milwaukee Bucks organization appears dedicated to improving this otherwise mediocre squad. With their 14th pick, the Bucks have continued their surge with John Henson, the Power Forward out of North Carolina. 

Henson brings the length, athleticism and reliable shot-blocking ability that will be a crucial asset to the Bucks. He's also more mobile than most 6'10 big men, which will allow him to work fluidly with Ellis, especially with the pick and roll.