Milwaukee Bucks Daily: A big honor for James Young
The latest Milwaukee Bucks Daily is here as James Young gets a special distinction for his incredible play last week for the Wisconsin Herd.
In the latest edition of Milwaukee Bucks Daily, the Wisconsin Herd’s James Young gets recognized for his play last week, we hear a lofty proclamation for Thon Maker, Khris Middleton gives back to his high school alma mater and more.
With the Herd now tied atop of the G League standings with the South Bay Lakers, the start to their historic first season is going swimmingly thus far. And for the second straight week, one of their key contributors has gotten a huge honor as James Young was named G League Performer of the Week for his vital contributions in the team’s two wins from last week.
As always, you can stick with us here at Behind the Buck Pass to get your fill of both Bucks and Herd news.
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Back to the present, let’s look at today’s Bucks stories:
Best of Behind The Buck Pass From 11/20/17
Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview: Nov. 20 vs Washington Wizards (read here): Before last night’s lackadaisical loss, Adam McGee previewed the Bucks’ matchup with fellow Eastern Conference foe, the Washington Wizards.
Win in 6 Podcast #162: Disaster in Dallas, playing down to opponents (read here): Adam McGee and I convened for a more sour Win in 6 after the Bucks’ lowly performance against the Dallas Mavericks.
Best of Bucks Across The Internet From 11/20/17
James Young Named NBA G League Performer of the Week (read here): Wisconsin Herd swingman James Young is named G League Performer of the Week after putting up 34.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals in the team’s pair of wins last week.
KG Q&A: On 1-And-Dones, Why Thon Maker Will Be MVP and How Russ & KD ‘Moved On’ (read here): In an interview with Jonathan Abrams of Bleacher Report that touches on many current trends around the league, former Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett makes a bold statement regarding second-year Bucks big man Thon Maker.
Alumnus Khris Middleton ’09 Makes $1M Pledge (read here): Bucks forward Khris Middleton has made a $1 million pledge to help create a scholarship fund for his high school alma mater Porter-Gaud School in Charleston, South Carolina.
Wizards 99, Bucks 88: Milwaukee’s offensive malaise continues (read here): The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Matt Velazquez unpacked the Bucks’ indifferent performance against the Wizards from Monday night.
Next: Win In 6 Podcast #162: Disaster in Dallas, playing down to opponents
That’s it for today’s roundup, but we’ll be back to do it all again tomorrow.