Milwaukee Bucks Daily: D.J. Wilson making the most of recent opportunity
The latest Milwaukee Bucks Daily is here as second-year forward D.J. Wilson is capitalizing on his newfound role in the Bucks’ rotation under head coach Mike Budenholzer.
In today’s edition of Milwaukee Bucks Daily, D.J. Wilson is making a strong impression in his newfound role within the Bucks’ rotation, we learn more about Eric Bledsoe‘s ability to defend and fight through screens and much more.
With veteran forward Ersan Ilyasova sidelined with a broken nose, Wilson has capitalized on the expanded role he’s been given in each of the Bucks’ last two victories, as the 22-year-old stood as a crucial contributor in both contests.
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Back to the present, let’s look at today’s Bucks stories.
Best of Behind the Buck Pass From 12/20/18
Milwaukee Bucks: 3 takeaways from 123-115 win over New Orleans Pelicans (read here): I highlighted the three things that stood out the most in the Bucks’ victory over the stingy New Orleans Pelicans from Wednesday night.
Milwaukee Bucks: Player grades from 123-115 win over New Orleans Pelicans (read here): Robby Cowles handed out grades for the Bucks’ individual performances, head coach Mike Budenholzer and what the Pelicans had to offer in the Bucks’ 21st win of the season.
Best of Bucks Around the Internet From 12/20/18
Given a chance, D.J. Wilson is turning heads. The Bucks and their fans couldn’t be happier (read here): The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Matt Velazquez wrote on the newfound opportunity second-year forward D.J. Wilson has seen in the Bucks’ rotation and how he’s making a strong impression doing so.
Bucks’ Eric Bledsoe is terrorizing opposing guards with his ability to beat the screens ($) (read here): Eric Nehm of The Athletic explored Eric Bledsoe’s defensive abilities, specifically his technique when it comes to defending and fighting through screens, which comes with the insights of both Bledsoe and head coach Mike Budenholzer.
Basketball ingrained in Bucks sideline reporter Katie George since her youth (read here): Dave Heller talked with Bucks sidelined reporter Katie George about her affinity for the game of basketball that stemmed from her childhood, her athletic pursuits at the University of Louisville and her broadcasting aspirations for Fox Sports Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Herd Acquires Returning Player Rights to Shevon Thompson (read here): The Herd announced Thursday afternoon that they have acquired the player rights to seven-foot big man Shevon Thompson in a deal with the Raptors 905 for the rights to both MiKyle McIntosh as well as JeQuan Lewis.
That’s it for today’s roundup, but we’ll be back to do it all again tomorrow.