2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs

[wadesworld]

Grayson deal is going to be a steal.

[Mr. Nielsen]

Milwaukee Bucks have named Ben Brust as the team’s radio analyst for home games on WTMJ Radio and the statewide BMO Bucks Radio Network.

[cheebs09]

Milwaukee Bucks have named Ben Brust as the team’s radio analyst for home games on WTMJ Radio and the statewide BMO Bucks Radio Network.

Wow. That’s quite a step down.

[JWags85]

Milwaukee Bucks have named Ben Brust as the team’s radio analyst for home games on WTMJ Radio and the statewide BMO Bucks Radio Network.

WTF?! Id rather listen to Freeway

[jficke13]

Milwaukee Bucks have named Ben Brust as the team’s radio analyst for home games on WTMJ Radio and the statewide BMO Bucks Radio Network.

Pretty sure he's leaned into his job as just Wisconsin Sports Radio Dude, kinda like a basketball version with a wildly less successful sporting career of Tausch.

[Herman Cain]

Bucks giving the Nets a Heinie Whoopin

[JWags85]

Pretty sure he's leaned into his job as just Wisconsin Sports Radio Dude, kinda like a basketball version with a wildly less successful sporting career of Tausch.

They already have Brian Butch doing that on 97.3, and at least he is from Wisconsin.  But equally as horrible

[GB Warrior]

Kevin Durant is going to personally inject Kyrie while he sleeps

[wadesworld]

Kevin Durant is going to personally inject Kyrie while he sleeps

No kidding. There’s a pretty steep drop off after KD/Harden on the Nets. With nobody at all to stop anything in the lane, they need Kyrie to be able to outscore everyone.

[Jockey]

Kevin Durant is going to personally inject Kyrie while he sleeps

Kyrie Who?

[MU82]

Juan looks great in the Warriors’ season opener vs the Lakers.

[MuggsyB]

Milwaukee Bucks have named Ben Brust as the team’s radio analyst for home games on WTMJ Radio and the statewide BMO Bucks Radio Network.

Why?

[MuggsyB]

It looks like Connaughton had a great game tonight, what happened to Holiday?  Is Nwora for real?

[MuggsyB]

Juan looks great in the Warriors’ season opener vs the Lakers.

I just turned it on?  Did he start?

[MU82]

I just turned it on?  Did he start?

I don’t believe so, but I also didn’t watch from the beginning.

[MuggsyB]

That Westbrook pick-up for the Lakers isn't going to turn out well.  This Euro big for the Warriors can play. GS could be interesting if Klay comes back.

[MuggsyB]

The TNT guys went to LA instead of Milwaukee??  Ridiculous.

[JWags85]

That Westbrook pick-up for the Lakers isn't going to turn out well.  This Euro big for the Warriors can play. GS could be interesting if Klay comes back.

Yea I never liked the pickup for them. I don’t know how he and Lebron coexist.  Much less when Davis or Anthony are also out there.

And do you mean Bjelica? Dude has been in the league forever

[wadesworld]

It looks like Connaughton had a great game tonight, what happened to Holiday?  Is Nwora for real?

Holiday has a left foot contusion.  MRI is clean.  He'll be fine.

Nwora is for real in the sense that you can play him with Jrue, Khris, Giannis, and Brook and tell him to just hide on the worst offensive player defensively and then shoot the wide open looks those guys will create for him offensively.  In crunch time, it'll be Donte/Grayson/Pat C getting those minutes.  But he'll definitely contribute in the regular season.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Yea I never liked the pickup for them. I don’t know how he and Lebron coexist.  Much less when Davis or Anthony are also out there.

And do you mean Bjelica? Dude has been in the league forever

As Barkley said last night, that Lakers team is going to need a lot of Ben Gay and rubbing alcohol.   Eight years ago that team would have been packed.  Now it is full of talent but old talent.  They can do it but I think its going to be hard to keep that team healthy.

[MuggsyB]

Yea I never liked the pickup for them. I don’t know how he and Lebron coexist.  Much less when Davis or Anthony are also out there.

And do you mean Bjelica? Dude has been in the league forever

Bjelly looked very good with the high pick and pop and can also pass the rock.  I wouldn't be surprised if GS averages 50 triples a game or more.

[Uncle Rico]

As Barkley said last night, that Lakers team is going to need a lot of Ben Gay and rubbing alcohol.   Eight years ago that team would have been packed.  Now it is full of talent but old talent.  They can do it but I think its going to be hard to keep that team healthy.

Feels a lot like the 03-04 Lakers.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Feels a lot like the 03-04 Lakers.

Who still made the Finals, but also had peak Kobe.  Not sure they have a player that good on this team.

[MUfan12]

If last night was any indication, Grayson Allen has a sweet gig. Find space and enjoy all the open looks from three.

Brooklyn obviously isn't the finished article yet, but their frontcourt is a huge issue. Blake/LMA/Millsap all looked old.

[MuggsyB]

If last night was any indication, Grayson Allen has a sweet gig. Find space and enjoy all the open looks from three.

Brooklyn obviously isn't the finished article yet, but their frontcourt is a huge issue. Blake/LMA/Millsap all looked old.

Obviously, it's just one game.   Durant is Durant, and Harden may be the 2nd best offensive player in the league, but that team has significant probs on the defensive end.  They may still be the favorites if Kyrie comes back but I don't think they're as good as the Bucks. 

Looking at the box score Porrtis, DDV, Hood, Ojeyle didn't dress and Holiday I believe didn't play the entire 2nd half.  Now, I have no idea if Hood or Ojeyle will contribute but if Nwora is the real deal, look the hell out when this team is healthy. 

Because Allen was an absolute steal.  And he can defend as can DDV.  Nwora has the ability to be a good defender as well and can guard multiple positions.  If DDV comes back the Bucks have every position covered and solid depth.  As I said before, if the Bucks are healthy they're in perfect position to repeat.  And if either Hood, Nwora, or Ojeyle can be productive for 15 mins I would say they are significant favorites.  Connaughton is solid.