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Milwaukee Bucks Daily: Digging into Mike Budenholzer’s early life

By Jordan Treske

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 19: Head coach Mike Budenholzer of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Fiserv Forum on March 19, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 19: Head coach Mike Budenholzer of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Fiserv Forum on March 19, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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The latest Milwaukee Bucks Daily is here as we learn more about how head coach Mike Budenholzer’s hometown helped in forming his basketball journey and eventual life in the NBA.

In today’s edition of Milwaukee Bucks Daily, we take a peek into the early life of Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer, George Hill relishes his chance to play for another title contender with the Bucks, and much more.

We already know of the effect his father Vince had on his coaching aspirations and eventual coaching career in the NBA, but looking at Budenholzer’s life in Holbrook, Arizona certainly gave all Bucks fans another perspective of how it helped inform the man and the coach he is today.

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Back to the present, let’s look at today’s Bucks stories.

Best of Behind the Buck Pass From 4/15/19

Milwaukee Bucks: 3 takeaways from 121-86 Game 1 win over Detroit Pistons: I highlighted the three things that stood out in the Bucks’ blowout Game 1 victory over the Detroit Pistons to open up their first round series.

Milwaukee Bucks: Player grades from 121-86 Game 1 win over Detroit Pistons: Adam McGee handed out grades for the Bucks’ individual performances, head coach Mike Budenholzer and what the Pistons had to offer in the Bucks’ series opening win.

Best of Bucks Around the Internet From 4/15/19

Mike Budenholzer Has Come a Long Way From Bucket of Blood Street: Michael Powell of The New York Times dug into Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer’s upbringing in Holbrook, Arizona and how it all informed how he approaches and connects with his players throughout his coaching career.

Nickel: In George Hill, the Bucks got an aggressive guard with loads of playoff experience: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Lori Nickel talked with veteran Bucks guard George Hill following Game 1 to go over his recent play, how he’s finally feeling a part of this year’s Bucks team after coming midway through the year and much more.

Giannis was aggressive, composed and unstoppable in the Bucks’ victory in Game 1 against the Pistons: Nickel also touched on the dominant showing Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo had in Game 1 of the Bucks’ win over the Detroit Pistons Sunday evening.

Bucks’ lopsided win in Game 1 against the Pistons doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement ($): Eric Nehm dove into what stood out in the Bucks’ Game 1 rout of the Pistons, where they can improve from here on out in the series and beyond, and individual standouts for The Athletic.

Milwaukee Bucks: Will injuries matter against the Pistons?. dark. Next

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

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