Milwaukee Bucks: Key Issues Facing The Bucks’ Core Pieces

With this season right around the corner, what will come to define the season of each individual Milwaukee Buck?

Very few days remain until the Milwaukee Bucks tip off their season October 26th, and although the team as a whole is focused singularly on winning, not every player enters the season with the same goals.

Some, like Giannis Antetokounmpo, need to take the next step and become All-Star caliber players and leaders. Others, such as Thon Maker, need to prove they can handle the rigors and speed of the NBA.

Regardless, each member of the Bucks has something that they should be working towards this next season, something that will come to define their individual efforts. These scenarios differ in terms of impact on the team’s overall success (see the above examples), but there is no player on the roster who is left out in this respect.

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Failing to exhibit the desired traits on an individual level will most likely lead to a disappointing season similar to last year. However, should each Buck showcase a new and desired element to their game, the team will almost definitely surpass expectations that call for a down year.

When watching games, any Bucks fan should know what to be looking for in order to gain a true understanding of the dynamics of the team beyond simply looking at a box score.

This week I’ll be looking at the main core of the team, or to put it simply, players of a starting caliber, while next week will focus on role players. This is the group with the largest influence on the Bucks overall success, so it stands to reason that their play will come under more scrutiny.