How the Milwaukee Bucks’ current bench compares to the 2021-22 bench

How the current Milwaukee Bucks bench compares to the 2021-22 bench: Wings

One of the biggest improvements to the Bucks’ bench is the depth of the wings and also the quality of these wings that provide good defense and also shoot well from 3-point range. Khris Middleton may be coming off the bench at this current stage, having missed most of the season through injury, but we will not be considering him as part of the bench unit for this comparison.

When it came to the 2021-22 playoffs, the wings that the Bucks were running with included Rayjon Tucker and Jordon Nwora. These two players made eight playoff appearances each but both averaged just 2.5 minutes in the playoffs.

The addition of Crowder and the free agent signing of Joe Ingles improves the depth here massively and the impact both have already had on the team so far is clear to see. Heading into the final stretch of the season, Crowder will continue to grow as he has only managed six games since being traded and Ingles’ experience will be key during the postseason.

Ingles shot 39.2 percent from three and 43.9 percent from the field in the playoffs during his five years with the Utah Jazz. Both the Australian and Crowder have averaged 10 points per game in the playoffs. When the rotation is inevitably shortened, these two players will be vital to providing defense and shooting from the bench.

Rookie MarJon Beauchamp has struggled to hold down consistent minutes and despite being sent down to the Wisconsin Herd, he could still be a valuable piece for the Bucks’ bench. Pat Connaughton, Wes Matthews, and Thanasis Antetokounmpo are all still part of the bench unit that can aid Milwaukee once again in the latter stages of the season.