Milwaukee Bucks: 2 studs and 2 duds from first 10 games of 2021-22
By Dalton Sell
Grayson Allen has been a stud for the Milwaukee Bucks
Aside from Antetokounmpo, the only start to have appeared in every game for the Bucks this year is Allen. Having handed the guard a two-year extension worth $20 million before the season, the team was clearly expecting big things from Allen, and he has done just that throughout 10 games.
Offensively, Allen has been sensational by averaging 14.5 points while shooting 43.2 percent from the floor and 40 percent from 3-point territory. The guard is scoring the basketball more than ever before, with most of his production coming from long range, where he is shooting 8.5 times each night. Allen has the 10th most 3-point attempts in the entire NBA this season, as he has received the green light from downtown in Milwaukee. Having a reliable shooter like Allen out on the floor has benefitted Antetokounmpo early, especially without his other two stars in tow.
On the defensive end, Allen has not exactly jumped out, but he had made some hustle plays early. The guard has 10 steals total, proving to be a pest for opposing players. Standing at 6-foot-4, the fourth-year man has also never been known for his shot-blocking ability, but he has caught some attention this year with four shots blocked in 10 games. This included a two-block performance in a recent win over the Detroit Pistons. For reference, Allen notched a career-best eight blocks in 50 games last season. He will not get any All-Defensive consideration for his efforts, but the guard is hustling and staying active, which has been a welcoming sign.
If there has been any semblance of a bright spot for the 4-6 Bucks, it is the great play from Allen.