The start of a new era
It won’t draw the same attention as when Mike Budenholzer picks up a Bucks clipboard and graces the sideline at the new arena for the first time later this year, but Friday will mark the beginning of a new era for the Bucks from a coaching perspective.
Taylor Jenkins, a long-time Hawks assistant and trusted lieutenant of Budenholzer’s, will coach Milwaukee’s Summer League entry over the next couple of weeks.
Jenkins is no stranger to such a role, having previously coached the Atlanta Hawks team back at the 2016 staging of the event. On that occasion, Jenkins led Atlanta to a record of 3-2 and a second round elimination at the hands of the Washington Wizards.
Contrary to previous stated philosophies of leadership, the results won’t be anywhere near as important as the process will be for the Bucks in Summer League. Most interestingly of all, that process may be different from what Milwaukee’s fans have become accustomed to.
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With a very different roster in place to the group who will strive for NBA success next season, Summer League isn’t going to be the grand reveal of the revamped Bucks, but it may leave a trail of breadcrumbs that leads to the answer of what that may ultimately look like come October.