Bucks send second-round pick to Bobcats for PF Pachulia

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks obtained power forward Zaza Pachulia from the expansion Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday for a second-round pick in the NBA Draft.

The Bucks do not have a first-round choice Thursday because they traded it for Anthony Mason in 2001.

Pachulia, 6-feet-11, was selected by Orlando as the 42nd pick in the 2003 draft, then chosen by the Bobcats in the expansion draft Tuesday. He averaged 3.3 points and 2.9 rebounds last season for Orlando.

"One of the areas we wanted to address this offseason was adding depth to our frontcourt positions," Bucks general manager Larry Harris said. "We feel the addition of Zaza Pachulia helps us in that pursuit.

"He's a young player at 20, but has already played five years of professional basketball between the NBA and internationally. We've tracked his progress over the years and like his size and toughness. We look forward to having him in Milwaukee."

Pachulia began playing in at the top level of Turkey's professional basketball league at 15.

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