Milwaukee Bucks: Coach Bud believes depth could be key in Orlando

Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer shared his thoughts on how his team’s depth could prove important when the season resumes in Orlando.

With fewer than four weeks before the NBA’s proposed restart date in Orlando, one of the key questions for the Milwaukee Bucks will come in identifying what will still apply from their outstanding season to date before the stoppage, and perhaps even what elements of their game could end up accentuated even further.

On that front, when Mike Budenholzer spoke to reporters via video call earlier this week, the Bucks’ head coach hit on a couple of crucial elements that could prove to be major advantages for his team in the NBA’s campus-style environment.

More from Bucks News

First and foremost, the depth that has served the Bucks incredibly well through the entirety of Coach Bud’s tenure may end up being a key differentiator with the championship on the line during these strange times.

Given the threat of players coming down with COVID-19, and what could even prove to be a more common occurrence, that being an increased volume of injuries following such a long and unusual lay-off, there’s a real possibility that Milwaukee could end up having to lean into the far-reaching strengths of their roster.

Budenholzer outlined how depth is always pivotal in the postseason, and how he anticipates it being crucial once again this year.

"“I think, no matter the circumstances, historically, and now this playoffs which is going to be a historic opportunity in a different way, depth is always crucial to success in our eyes. And we’ve tried to build a roster with great depth, with great versatility. We feel incredibly good about the quality of our roster and hopefully that’s something that plays out for us in our favor. We’ve used it a lot in the regular season, we’ve used it a lot in the playoffs in the past, and we’ll continue to lean on it going forward.”"

Going even deeper on that front, Budenholzer was asked about the strong relationships that exist between him and his staff, and between the staff, collectively, and the players. Detailing how that has been maintained during socially distant times, and how he anticipates it will be only further fortified in the campus environment at Walt Disney World, Budenholzer again painted a picture that points to the Bucks as a team unit, where every piece and what they contribute together could have a part to play in the months ahead.

"“It’s certainly been different for all of us, just like it’s been different for everybody in the world. But I think when you’re really close, and you have deep and meaningful relationships, you find ways to stay connected, whether it’s Zoom calls, or team meetings, or texting, and phone calls. We’ve certainly been able to, whether it’s been with the staff or the players, to I think keep a really high degree of connectivity, and continue to foster those relationships that make a difference for us when we’re playing and when we are together.And now, you put going to Orlando, and being together on a campus for what we hope will be a really long time. We’re certainly going to have a lot of meals together. We’re going to do everything together. And I think the relationships can grow even deeper, and we’re excited about that. Hopefully there’s not too many brotherly fights! We’ll probably see a little of everything.”"

Next. Giannis shoots down talk of asterisk over this year’s NBA title. dark

Being able to trust in the team’s depth and unity heading into such a strange situation and environment is a major positive for the Bucks, and Budenholzer will hope it could make the ultimate difference by the time the curtain comes down on this unique season.

Home/Bucks News