Pat Connaughton
Pat Connaughton is another Buck who has largely played to the standard that has been typical of his career up until this point in the campaign.
Connaughton’s status has certainly soared in recent days with his participation in the Slam Dunk Contest, and more general presence and visibility around All-Star weekend, but the positives and negatives of what he offers have remained pretty steady.
Having played 50 games, it’s clear that Connaughton remains one of Budenholzer’s preferred options among the Bucks’ highly competitive collection of wing options on the bench.
It’s not difficult to understand why that’s the case, as Connaughton’s effort level is consistently high, and his presence generally acts as a boon for the team given that he’s a great cutter, a willing passer, and an exceptional rebounder for his size.
On the downside, Connaughton’s three-point shooting remains below average, in spite of him showing the ability to hit rich patches of form and knock down shots in bunches. By the time the playoffs roll around, the Bucks will hope his three-point percentage is closer to his 35.7 percent from the last postseason rather than his current mark of 31.8 percent.
Grade: C