Behind the Bucks Pass
Fansided

The Buck Stops Here Roundtable #7: 2016-17 Predictions

By Tim Wray

Oct 17, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker (12) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (34) during the third quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker (12) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (34) during the third quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
6 of 6
Next
Apr 3, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34), forward Jabari Parker (12) and guard Tyler Ennis (11) during the game against the Chicago Bulls at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Chicago won 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 3, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34), forward Jabari Parker (12) and guard Tyler Ennis (11) during the game against the Chicago Bulls at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Chicago won 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

What is your boldest prediction in regard to Milwaukee’s season or any Buck as an individual?

Rohan: My bold prediction for this season is that Giannis and Jabari both shoot at least 30% form three. During the preseason, both Antetokounmpo and Parker showed little hesitation when shooting from long range. Their strokes look good and you can expect them to connect on some open looks this season.

Jordan: Well, I’m normally a man of reason and I carefully compose my thoughts with great detail, but I will play along. My bold prediction: the Bucks will have a twenty (or more) point per game scorer this year.

Ready for a little trivia? Who can name the last Bucks player to average twenty (or more) points per game for an entire season? (someone suggests Brandon Jennings) WRONG! (someone suggests Monta Ellis) WRONG AGAIN! (someone suggests Francisco Elson) Francisco, you can’t keep naming yourself for every Bucks question I ask. (end scene)

The answer: Michael Redd, back in 2007-08 (Redd averaged 22.7 points per game that year and it was unfortunately his last season of full health). Now I feel less confident naming who will take up this task, but I’m going with Jabari Parker to just get over that 20 PPG mark. If it happens, then hooray for everyone (but especially me). If he falls short of it, then I’ll remind everyone that I’m not a magic 8-ball, contrary to what many believe (okay, I made that last part up).

Lukas: Giannis Antetokounmpo will lead the NBA in triple-doubles.

He had an outstanding second half of last season, and continuing that success will not be easy to replicate. Russell Westbrook, James Harden, and Draymond Green will also grab plenty of triple-doubles this year, but with the Bucks adding more shooting in the offseason, Giannis should see an increase in his assist ratio on the whole.

Giannis finished last season with 5, and it is possible that he could double, or even triple, that number this year.

Tom: Together, Giannis and Jabari will average over 40 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists per game. Split them up as you see fit.

Adam: I’m going to go really bold with Malcolm Brogdon to lead the team in steals. The rotation virtually guarantees that he’s going to get minutes as a first or second guard off the bench, and with his combination of strength, pressure and high IQ, I feel he’ll lead the team in steals if he gets anywhere close to the 18-20 minute per game mark.

(This answer may have been influenced by many of my first thoughts already having been taken by the time I got to answer!)

Tim: Giannis will be an All-Star. Jabari will win the Most Improved Player Award. End of Discussion.

Next: Milwaukee Bucks: Five Crazy Predictions For The 2016-17 NBA Season

What are your Bucks predictions for the season? Let us know in the comments below!

Home/Bucks News