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Milwaukee Bucks Daily: Draft Picks Introduced To Fans and Media

By Adam McGee

Jun 24, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Bucks general manager John Hammond (L), second round pick Malcolm Brogdon (13), first round pick Thon Maker (7), and head coach Jason Kidd (R) pose for a photo during an introduction press conference at the Milwaukee Bucks training facility. Mandatory Credit: Sam Caravana- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Bucks general manager John Hammond (L), second round pick Malcolm Brogdon (13), first round pick Thon Maker (7), and head coach Jason Kidd (R) pose for a photo during an introduction press conference at the Milwaukee Bucks training facility. Mandatory Credit: Sam Caravana- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY Sports /
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The latest Milwaukee Bucks Daily is here as the team’s new rookies were introduced to the media.

Welcome back to Milwaukee Bucks Daily.

If this is your first time joining us for the daily roundup, the idea of this piece is generally to help keep you up to date on the best of all the latest Bucks news on a day-to-day basis.

This column acts as a means to recap what you might have missed from us at Behind The Buck Pass on the previous day, but also more importantly to share with you some of the work from around the internet that is worth your attention as a Bucks fan.

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Let’s get down to it:

Best of Behind The Buck Pass From 6/24/16

Milwaukee Bucks: Get To Know Thon Maker (read here): With a little time having passed since the Bucks shocked everyone with their pick, I was able to decompress, and put together a guide on who Thon Maker really is and what exactly he can bring to Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Bucks: Get To Know Malcolm Brogdon (read here): In the same vein, Ti Windisch profiled Malcolm Brogdon to show not just how accomplished he is as a player, but also as a person and a leader.

Milwaukee Bucks: Thon Maker and Malcolm Brogdon Unveiled To Media (read here): Both rookies were introduced to the media at a press conference at the team’s practice facility yesterday, and Jordan Treske rounded up a number of the key quotes.

Milwaukee Bucks Rumors: “Substantial Offer” For Joakim Noah? (read here): With free agency now only a matter of days away, a new rumor has emerged suggesting the Bucks could be interested in the services of Joakim Noah at center. The proposed price will certainly raise some eyebrows too.

Milwaukee Bucks Reportedly Add Prince Ibeh To Summer League Squad (read here): An intriguing defensive center who went undrafted on Thursday night, Prince Ibeh out of Texas is slated to join up with the Summer League Bucks.

Win In 6 Podcast #62: Draft Night Reaction (listen here): Immediately after the draft came to a conclusion, we gathered to share our thoughts on it in a bonus Win In 6 Podcast.

Best of Bucks Across The Internet From 6/24/16

Careful planning pays off for Bucks picks Maker, Brogdon (read here): Charles Gardner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel details the meticulous planning from both of Milwaukee’s new additions that led them to their draft day.

NBA finds top picks in the stands with the fans (read here): Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated provides the view from the stands on draft night, as Thon Maker and a number of others made their way down to the stage from their seat among the fans, rather than the famed green room.

Milwaukee is next stop on Thon Maker’s basketball journey (read here): Charles Gardner takes a deeper look at Maker’s journey to the NBA, and gets the insight of director of scouting Billy McKinney on why Maker was Milwaukee’s selection.

Schwartz expands his empire in Milwaukee (read here): Hidden in Gery Woelfel’s latest that focuses on the Bucks drafting a player represented by Excel for the second straight year, there are  some interesting details about Milwaukee’s D-League future. Five cities are in contention, and a decision is reportedly only six to eight weeks away.

Maker’s Mark (read here): Alex Boeder of Bucks.com takes a quick rundown through 10 things to like about Thon Maker, which is sure to help win over fans who are still undecided on the pick.

Video: Khris Middleton talks Thon Maker, Bucks & Drop Bears (read here): Currently in Australia to coach at Basketball Without Borders, Khris Middleton gives his reaction to Milwaukee picking Thon Maker, and also gets teased about “drop bears”.

Next: Milwaukee Bucks: Grading The Thon Maker Pick

That’s it for today’s roundup but check back in tomorrow when we’ll do it all again.

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