Ranking the Milwaukee Bucks' biggest breakout candidates for 2024-25

2. Chris Livingston

The only reason Chris Livingston wasn't the 15th man on the Milwaukee Bucks last year was because Thanasis Antetokounmpo was also there. Unlike Thanasis, that didn't happen because he had nothing to show, though. He proved that in Las Vegas, where he was arguably the best player on the team.

Livingston is not necessarily flashy, as he isn't likely making the kind of highlights that make people instantly fall in love, but when he's on the floor, his impact doesn't go unnoticed. That's something the Milwaukee Bucks really need.

At 6-foot-6, he has great athleticism and energy that could make him work as the "garbage man" every team needs. He showed he can be a good rebounder with 8.6 rebounds per game during his Summer League stint. He can also make some hustle plays, putting his effort on display by doing whatever is required of him at any point.

Moreover, he even looked more polished as an offensive player. He led the team in points per game with 14.8, thanks not only to his great rim finishing but also his improved 3-point shooting. Even if the sample size is quite small, him shooting 42.9 percent from downtown in Las Vegas is something to take note of because it would be huge for him if he's able to be a consistent threat in that regard.

He's starting to look like a serious 3-and-D wing in the making, and the 24-25 season could be the one that solidifies his potential. Right now, he's a player that the more casual fans won't even know, but that might be about to change.