Milwaukee Bucks: Media Day roundup 2017-18 season

As the Milwaukee Bucks ramp up preparations for the new season, the players spoke to the assembled media at the team’s practice facility for Monday’s Media Day.

As the players and key figures within the organization spoke to the media on Monday, Milwaukee Bucks fans were safe in the knowledge that Bucks basketball is finally back.

The team’s traditional Media Day took place at the Bucks’ brand new practice facility, as the team prepares to ramp preparations up significantly ahead of the start of training camp on Tuesday.

Coming off the back of a strong finish to last season, and a spirited playoff showing, the mood at Media Day was overwhelmingly positive among the owners, general manager, head coach and players alike.

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Every player currently under contract with the Bucks spoke on the day, including the five players who are currently on training camp deals, and the returning Gary Payton II whose deal is non-guaranteed.

While those players will be set to battle it out for the 15th and final roster spot, along with perhaps the pair of two-way spots currently open, the other 14 players will have their eyes set on the preseason opener against the Dallas Mavericks which is now just a week away.

If you missed any of the Media Day action, we’ve got you covered with a comprehensive roundup of some of the key quotes from those in attendance on the day.

So, let’s get down to it!