All Moose Needed Was A Friend
The prime example of how Malcolm Brogdon’s influence stretches far beyond his own contributions is Greg Monroe. The rookie has built an outstanding understanding with the once maligned Bucks center, and the results have been extremely positive for both men.
So much so, that when Brogdon stepped up to the starting lineup for the first time on Friday in Matthew Dellavedova‘s absence, Monroe didn’t look quite the same, and coach Jason Kidd noticed.
Bucks coach Jason Kidd said Malcolm Brogdon will start again tonight vs. Bulls. Kidd said he would try to get Brogdon more time w/Monroe.
— cfgardner (@cf_gardner) December 31, 2016
Kidd succeeded in his attempts to change that too, as while Brogdon racked up a triple-double on Saturday, Monroe pegged a double-double of his own with 15 points and 12 rebounds.
Both men played a season high in minutes, and experienced a whole lot of time on the floor together.
Yup. They played 26 minutes together tonight with a Net Rating of +48, I believe. https://t.co/oD6ro6wX0K
— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) January 1, 2017
What the Monroe and Brogdon connection has proven is much of what we already knew. Greg Monroe has plenty of skill, but he just needs things tailored toward him to maximize it. In Brogdon, he’s found an effortless match and the Bucks are all the richer as a result.