Players’ values, like stocks, are always changing. At the quarter mark of the season, which Milwaukee Bucks player’s stock has changed most drastically?
Life in the NBA changes fast. In a matter of months, unanimous agreements become arguments, teams’ projections change, and player evaluations are totally overhauled.
At the start of the season, the consensus was that the Oklahoma City Thunder stole Paul George for an overpaid Victor Oladipo, Nerlens Noel was an absolute bargain at his current price for the Dallas Mavericks, and LeBron James would dominate the league again.
Okay, so some things do hold true.
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Over the past 25 games, Milwaukee Bucks’ players evaluations have changed as well. Stock has risen for those playing well, while players who haven’t lived up to expectations have seen their stock drop.
When considering a player’s stock everything is relative. Highly compensated players are judged more harshly than those on bargain bin deals. Older, more experienced players require more consistent production to improve their value than their rookie counterparts.
As a result, perception of value is always changing. Injuries cause a shake-up in rotations, players fall out of favor with the coaching staff, and sometimes guys just find their groove. The key is balancing new information, while not letting recency bias dominate an evaluation.
Nevertheless, 25 games into the season for Milwaukee, certain players have elevated themselves, while others are viewed less favorably than they once were.
Let’s take a look at which Bucks have seen their stock rise or fall the most since the start of the year.