Milwaukee Bucks Daily: Giannis Antetokounmpo comments on Jason Kidd firing

The latest Milwaukee Bucks Daily is here as Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo publicly comments on Jason Kidd‘s ousting for the first time.

In today’s edition of Milwaukee Bucks Daily, Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo speaks on Jason Kidd’s firing, Jabari Parker continues to work his way back while getting assigned to the Wisconsin Herd and more.

Having been sidelined with his knee injury over the last week, Antetokounmpo met with media for the first time since the Bucks’ decision to fire Kidd on Monday afternoon and gave his thanks as well as his thoughts about the man who has coached him for the majority of his career.

Like you can each and every day, keep on coming by here to Behind the Buck Pass to get the latest coverage, analysis and postgame reactions that relates to both the Bucks and the Herd.

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Milwaukee Bucks: What lessons can ownership learn from Jason Kidd era? (read here): I wrote about some of the lessons that are hopefully learned by the Bucks’ ownership with the Jason Kidd era now having come to a close.

Milwaukee Bucks: The big questions following Jason Kidd’s departure (read here): Jack McCutchin looked at the big questions the Bucks are facing in the wake of parting ways with Kidd.

Wisconsin Herd fall to Erie Bayhawks in frenzied finish (read here): I also recapped the Herd’s nailbiting defeat to the Erie Bayhawks on Wednesday afternoon, which marks their fourth straight loss.

Best of Bucks Across The Internet From 1/24/18

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo reflects on Jason Kidd’s firing and moving forward (read here): Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel wrote about Giannis Antetoounmpo’s meeting with the media for the first time since former Bucks head coach Jason Kidd was fired.

Malcolm Brogdon to play in MTN Dew Kickstart Rising Stars during 2018 All-Star Weekend (read here): Bucks.com announced that Malcolm Brogdon has been named to the US Team for the upcoming Rising Stars Challenge at All-Star Weekend.

Bucks fire assistants Eric Hughes, Tim Grgurich (read here): Velazquez also followed up on the report that the Bucks have parted ways with assistant coaches Eric Hughes and Tim Grgurich.

Parker inches closer to return as he practices with Herd (read here): Steve Clark of the Oshkosh Northwestern caught up with Bucks forward Jabari Parker while he was assigned to the Wisconsin Herd and checked in with his ongoing progress while working his way into 5-on-5 scrimmaging and more.

Modern Moves: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Eurostep (read here): The Step Back’s Matt Cianfrone wrote about how Giannis has made the world famous Eurostep a move of his own, thanks to his incredible coordination, balance and his unique physical gifts.

MIlwaukee Bucks: Eric Bledsoe is a professional pest (read here): Max Carlin over at HoopsHabit examined Eric Bledsoe’s penchant for creating turnovers and his overall defensive acumen, which is boosted by his rangy physical measurements and wingspan.

NBA Trade Deadline Portfolio 2018: Milwaukee Bucks (read here): Ben Ladner of The Step Back assessed where the Bucks stand heading into the trade deadline, looking at how going all in at the present or taking the longer view both present risks and rewards.

Next: Bucks: What lessons can ownership learn from Jason Kidd era?

That’s it for today’s roundup, but we’ll be back to do it all again tomorrow.

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