Milwaukee Bucks Player of the Week (Dec 25. – Dec. 31.)
Milwaukee Bucks Player of the Week Rankings
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- Malcolm Brogdon
The President played in all four games this week and averaged 30.8 minutes, 10.0 points (on 60 percent shooting from the field), 4.3 rebounds, and 6.3 assists. He was second on the team in assists. Additionally, he led the Bucks in plus/minus at +8.5.
The second round of the NBA draft is rarely classified as a gold mine but the Milwaukee Bucks have pieces on their roster that would make a less-knowledgable basketball fan think there is a lot of value in second round picks. Malcolm Brogdon is a big reason why.
One of the biggest reasons why Brogdon makes the list this week is because he recorded a triple-double in a win over the Chicago Bulls. In doing so, Brogdon became the only rookie to earn a triple-double so far this season.
But it isn’t just one game that makes Humble Moses special. The fact that he led the team in plus/minus for the entire week is a big deal. The Bucks play better with him on the floor. In fact, if Joel Embiid weren’t a thing Brogdon would have the best odds to win Rookie of the Year.
Malcolm is an efficient scorer who doesn’t take bad shots. This week he shot 60 percent from the field and 40 percent from three. He might not take as many shots as the Bucks studs but he tends to make the defense pay when he decides to pull up.
Interestingly, Brogdon can score from anywhere on the court. He doesn’t look like a guy who would get a lot of points in the paint but he finds ways. He drives the lane constantly and even though he doesn’t have blazing speed or outstanding hops he scores near the rim frequently. Yet with all that being said his jump shot is easily his best option for getting buckets.
Over his past four games Malcolm has made a real impact. Over that span, he is sixth among rookies in both points and rebounds, while he is first in assists. Week long performances like that make us all realize he should have been a first round pick.
2016 was a pretty good year for The President, next week will set the stage for what might be an even better 2017.