Buy all the Brayden Burries stock that you can. The Milwaukee Bucks rookie just keeps turning heads, setting him up for success from the jump next season. The latest example stems from his clutch night in Milwaukee's preseason win against OKC, where Burries helped the Bucks storm back due to his late heroics. He already looks wise beyond his years.
Burries fuels Bucks' late run
With just under five minutes to play, the Milwaukee Bucks trailed by three. Clutch time. Burries took over late, putting up 12 points on 3-of-4 shooting, three rebounds, and a steal.
Obviously, the scoring production stood out the most. Burries was in attack mode throughout these final few minutes, finishing through contact for two layups before throwing down a thunderous dunk. These aggressive plays helped Burries reach the foul line for eight attempts—he buried six. His 12 points in the clutch are the most anyone—not just rookies—has tallied in the NBA Preseason.
Burries' poise is already one of his greatest strengths, and the Milwaukee Bucks guard showed it by sealing the deal with many clutch buckets despite a rough first half. Other rookies may have looked shaky or nervous, but not Burries. Perhaps that has to do with him being a little older for his class... or maybe he's just ready for the moment.
The scoring will overshadow his rebounding, which also deserves some love, as the guard had to fight for all of them. With countless Thunder bodies always lurking, Burries, just 6-foot-4, battled with OKC players left and right. The most impressive board came after the guard missed a floater and hauled in his own miss, despite three Thunder players crashing around him, securing free-throw attempts.
Burries' allure just keeps growing
It's early, but the Milwaukee Bucks really might have the steal of the draft on their hands. Throughout the Summer League and preseason, the guard just keeps reaffirming that. This clutch showing is just more proof that the guard can be a special talent immediately. The question is where exactly he fits in this new-look Bucks rotation.
The backcourt logjam is no secret, as it limited Burries' playing time in the preseason opener. Coach Taylor Jenkins already said that defense could be the best way for Burries and fellow rookie standout Nate Ament to earn time. Burries can certainly hold up there, and if he keeps showing flashes as he did against the Thunder, him playing more will become essential to the team's success.
In Coach Taylor Jenkins we trust.
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