Milwaukee Bucks Add Veteran Sharpshooter Steve Sir To Summer League Squad

The Milwaukee Bucks continue to strengthen their Summer League roster with the surprise addition of 33-year-old sharpshooter Steve Sir.

With the draft now passed, teams around the NBA are putting the final touches on their rosters for the league’s annual Summer League competitions.

For the Milwaukee Bucks and the majority of their rivals, their sole Summer League particpation will come in the most prestigious of the three events around the country which takes place in Las Vegas in the second week of July.

The Bucks have been particularly active in adding talent to their Summer League entry this year though, having received a commitment from D-League standout Ronald Roberts almost three weeks ago, and gradually built the roster around that move ever since.

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The flavor of Milwaukee’s entry seemed set to be a mix of talented young rookies, undrafted prospects searching for a chance in the league and proven D-League professionals, but the latest addition to the squad comes as a bit of a curveball.

According to the Edmonton Journal, former Northern Arizona Lumberjack Steve Sir will suit up for Milwaukee’s team in Las Vegas.

For those who aren’t familiar with Sir, there are a number of factors that make this move a little different to those they’ve already completed for Summer League.

Yes, Steve Sir is an undrafted college player, but he went undrafted in 2007 and is now 33 years old.

Sir didn’t have an instantly forgettable college career either, in fact it’s quite the opposite. The Canadian is the NCAA’s all-time leader in three-point percentage, looking down on names like Steve Novak and Kyle Korver who slot in at seventh and 10th respectively.

In spite of shooting a remarkable 46.8 percent throughout his days in college, Sir has never received any form of NBA opportunity until now, instead plying his trade as a professional in places like Mexico, Canada, Switzerland and most recently, Romania.

He told the Edmonton Journal that he had long held out hope for the chance to show NBA teams what he could do, even if he’d expected it to happen sooner.

"“In the back of my mind, I always really hoped I’d get a chance at it. I always figured that chance would’ve come just after college or after a couple of years pro, but it didn’t and I just had to continue to put that work in.”"

At this stage, many would consider Sir to be in the twilight of his playing days, but he’s adamant that he now feels rejuvenated.

"“I was happy that I’ve been able to play at a competitive level in Europe all these years, but there was a part of me that thought maybe I was nearing the end. The fact is, I’m 33, you start to feel that tap on your shoulder. But this opportunity has pushed me harder than I’ve ever been pushed before, and I feel rejuvenated.”"

Outside of Summer League, the Milwaukee Bucks are desperately in need of three-point shooters and Sir believes that need is one that can be seen around the league.

"“People have always said that my ability to shoot the ball is at an NBA level, and I believe it is. I know I’m not the greatest athlete, but the way the NBA is now … it’s a different league.There is a huge premium now placed on three-point shooting. It’s something I’ve always done better than a lot of others. My ability to maintain that part of my game is the big reason why I’ve been given this opportunity — and I’m gong to give it everything I’ve got.”"

With a roster packed with talent, the Bucks will hope to be competitive at Summer League this year. That sentiment is supported by the instructions that Sir has received also.

"“They’ve been very direct with me. They’re going to have the guys that will be the focal points on the team and my job is to come in and do what I do well, and that’s shoot the ball and space the floor and provide veteran leadership.”"

The chance may be an unexpected one, but if Sir can still shoot like he used to, who knows whether the fairy tale will end at Summer League.

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Sir’s story acts as a testament to perseverance, and Bucks fans will be certainly hoping to see him shine in Las Vegas in the coming weeks.