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5 Milwaukee Bucks who could be the fifth starter for 2023-24 NBA season

By Dalton Sell

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 14: Grayson Allen #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after a basket during the third quarter of the game against the Miami Heat at Miami-Dade Arena on January 14, 2023 in Miami, Florida. 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 Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 14: Grayson Allen #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after a basket during the third quarter of the game against the Miami Heat at Miami-Dade Arena on January 14, 2023 in Miami, Florida. 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 Megan Briggs/Getty Images) /
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The 2023-24 NBA season is still a while away, but the Milwaukee Bucks have currently filled up their roster with 15 standard contracts.

New Head Coach Adrian Griffin will have plenty of options to carve out his rotation with, but one thing that is nearly set in stone is the starting five. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, and Brook Lopez will all undeniably start, but there is some uncertainty surrounding who could be the fifth starter alongside them. With that said, let us look at a few options.

Milwaukee Bucks’ fifth starter options – Grayson Allen

Grayson Allen seems like the likeliest candidate for this job. He’s been the Bucks’ full-time starter at the two-guard position for two years now, and understandably so. The shooting guard has been a quality addition to the Bucks, having played the best basketball of his NBA career in Milwaukee. He could very well start for the third consecutive season with the Milwaukee Bucks.

One attribute that Allen has over the other candidates up for this particular job is his familiarity in the starting role. Allen has that experience alongside Antetokounmpo, Holiday, and the rest of the unit, so Griffin might not want to shake up that chemistry completely. On the court, Allen is a fine fit alongside the others, bringing more perimeter shooting, passing, and rebounding.

Of course, it remains to be seen if Allen will be on the opening night roster. The shooting guard’s name has been floated in trade rumors for quite some time now, and if the team were to make a trade this off-season, he’d likely be on the move. Yet, as of now, he’s still in town and seems to be the likeliest player to be named the team’s starting two guard for 2023-24.

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