The Wisconsin Herd, G-League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks, have put together an interesting (and fun) roster this season.
While the two main draws are AJ Johnson and Tyler Smith, Milwaukee's rookies from this past class, there are a handful of other captivating names taking the court for them. That said, let us analyze an exciting trio that is turning heads with the Herd.
Chris Livingston
In his second year as a Milwaukee Buck, Livingston has spent a sizeable chunk of his time in Oshkosh, getting almost no court time in the big leagues. The extra reps with the Herd have allowed him to earn more reps, and he's shown flashes of undeniable potential. This season, he is averaging 17.3 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.9 steals per game.
Livingston's best attribute is one that does not show up on the stat sheet, and that's his athleticism. The recently-turned 21-year-old is a freak athlete, oftentimes skying for rebounds or getting out for an impressive dunk in transition. If he can get a grip on his 3-point shot (30.4 percent this season), he could eventually earn his keep in the Milwaukee Bucks' rotation.
Terence Davis
During his NBA days with the Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings, Terence Davis played plenty of solid basketball. Coming off an ugly Achilles injury suffered last January, countless Herd fans were intrigued to see how well the wing would look as one of this squad's veterans. After an initial ramp-up period to ease him into things, Davis took off and has not looked back whatsoever.
Davis is averaging 14.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 0.6 steals per matchup while burying a strong 42.7 percent from deep. He's served as a do-it-all player for Wisconsin, showing that there is plenty of good basketball left in the tank. If he keeps playing like this, his hopes of making it back into the NBA could become a reality in no time.
Henry Ellenson
A Marquette product, Henry Ellenson has been great in his return to Wisconsin. The big man is the team's leading scorer, averaging 17.6 points. A prominent reason for that is his perimeter shooting, sinking an impressive 43.1 percent of his tries. He's also been a force on the glass, pulling in what is also a team-high with 8.6 boards per game.
With 10-day contracts about to start being handed out across the NBA, it wouldn't be shocking at all if a team needing some center depth extended Ellenson an offer. Not only does he have prior NBA experience, having played five seasons previously, but this play with the Herd indicates that he could be a serviceable depth piece.
There are things to like about all three of these players, and the Bucks are certainly monitoring this.
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