Milwaukee Bucks: Free Agent Locker Room Veteran Targets

Nov 14, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson (24) attempts to keep the ball from going out of bounds during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson (24) attempts to keep the ball from going out of bounds during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 11, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Wizards forward Jared Dudley (1) reacts to a call during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 114-93. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Wizards forward Jared Dudley (1) reacts to a call during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 114-93. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Jared Dudley

Another former Buck, albeit one who played in Milwaukee more recently, Jared Dudley has matured and developed into the kind of ideal veteran influence that NBA franchises are desperate to have on their team.

Dudley will lead by example with his generally steady and responsible play, but he’ll also be more vocal than many head coaches around the league would even know how to be.

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He’ll talk to his teammates when he’s on the floor to ensure that everybody understands their role and is singing off of the same hymn sheet, and even when the game finishes he’ll offer the media the sort of intelligent and candid interview that can help to deflect attention from any of the team’s younger stars.

Of the names listed here, Dudley will probably prove to be the most expensive of the bunch. If you’re convinced that he has the longevity to see out whatever deal you offer him, it’s hard to suggest he doesn’t represent a sound investment for improved results in the now and a team of leaders in the future.

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With these just some of the stellar veteran options available on the board, the Milwaukee Bucks should have little difficulty in adding a couple of players on reasonable deals who’ll contribute on and off the court.