Milwaukee Bucks Daily: Reaction continues to Bucks' award wins

The latest Milwaukee Bucks Daily is here as reactions and adulation roll in for the Bucks’ successful awards night.

In this latest edition of the Milwaukee Bucks Daily, we’ll look at all of the reaction and detail from the Bucks’ accolade-filled Monday, D.J. Wilson‘s press conference, and Spencer Hawes‘ decision to opt in.

With the draft and awards now out of the way, the focus for the Bucks turns to free agency with a busy week likely ahead.

As things get chaotic, stick with us at Behind the Buck Pass where we’ll have all of the coverage you need, or you can check in with this column every morning for a quick and easy roundup.

Best of Behind The Buck Pass From 6/26/17

Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo wins Most Improved Player award (read here): I rounded up the key details as Giannis became the first player in franchise history to be named Most Improved Player.

Milwaukee Bucks: Malcolm Brogdon named Rookie of the Year (read here): I also had the details on Brogdon’s Rookie of the Year win, and how he became just the second player to win the award from the second round, and only the second player in Bucks history to win it.

Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo selected to All-Defensive Second Team (read here): Milwaukee’s night of recognition started before the awards show, as Giannis was named to the All-Defensive Second Team.

Milwaukee Bucks: Malcolm Brogdon unanimously selected to All-Rookie First Team (read here): Malcolm Brogdon also earned honors earlier in the day as he claimed 100 first team votes for the All-Rookie team.

Milwaukee Bucks: Spencer Hawes opts in to final year of contract (read here): Away from the awards news, Spencer Hawes (finally) made his decision to opt in late on Monday evening, meaning he’ll earn $6 million on the final year of his contract next season.

Milwaukee Bucks: D.J. Wilson introduced to media in press conference (read here): On a very busy day for the Bucks, D.J. Wilson was also introduced alongside Jason Kidd and Jon Horst in an early morning press conference.

Win In 6 Podcast #133: Player option decisions, Herd logo, Summer League (read here): Jordan Treske and I gathered for a bonus podcast to talk about all the non-draft happenings of the last week.

NBA Free Agency 2017 Player Profile: Justin Holiday (read here): Ti Windisch continued his free agency profiles with a closer look at a low cost wing target in the form of former Knick Justin Holiday.

Best of Bucks Across The Internet From 6/26/17

Giannis Antetokounmpo dazzled us all year in winning NBA Most Improved Player (read here): Tim Cato of SB Nation looked back on a season of accomplishments for Giannis following his Most Improved Player win.

Brogdon: “It’s an important message for people to see” (read here): In his live acceptance speech for Rookie of the Year, and backstage in the post-award press conference, Malcolm Brogdon emphasized how his win should fuel hope for underdogs everywhere.

D.J. Wilson finds the right fit with Milwaukee Bucks (read here): Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported from D.J. Wilson’s introductory press conference, where the rookie spoke about his very fitting green suit.

Milwaukee Bucks’ new training facility is almost finished (read here): RachaelHoops of Brew Hoop looks at the progress of the team’s new training facility as it nears its completion.

Next: Win In 6 Podcast #133: Player option decisions, Herd logo, Summer League

That’s it for today’s roundup, but we’ll be back to do it all again tomorrow.

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Milwaukee Bucks Daily: Reaction continues to Bucks’ award wins

By Adam McGee | Jun 27, 2017

The latest Milwaukee Bucks Daily is here as reactions and adulation roll in for the Bucks’ successful awards night.

Best of Behind The Buck Pass From 6/26/17

Best of Bucks Across The Internet From 6/26/17