Tier list ranking of every Milwaukee Bucks player before 2024 preseason
By Dalton Sell
Tier 6 - Fighting for a rotation spot
AJ Green, Chris Livingston, Andre Jackson Jr.
It seems like one of these three has a chance to become a legitimate rotation player for Milwaukee this coming season.
Of the bunch, AJ Green feels like the likeliest candidate. He played quite a bit under Doc Rivers this past season, having seemingly impressed the veteran coach. The appeal is clear, as Green is one of the best 3-point shooters on the entire roster and has shown glimpses of defensive potential. The undrafted third-year guard becoming a contributor would be a major win for the franchise.
Andre Jackson Jr. also cannot be ignored, as he's arguably the most potential-filled player this team employs. In brief spurts last season, he showed that he could serve as a jack of all trades, doing what the team needed at any point to make an impact. For a team that needs as many athletic perimeter defenders as possible, Jackson certainly has a case to be in the mix.
The wing's individual stock is in a weird spot right now, as even before he suffered a fractured finger, he was having a very quiet Summer League showing. Jackson had an opportunity to show why he deserved to be in the mix for the Bucks, but he didn't. The potential is still there, but he will have to put it on display upon returning from this rehab process.
On the other hand, no Buck raised their stock more in the Summer League than Chris Livingston. The 20-year-old looked confident in every aspect of the game, scoring the ball with force, letting it fly from deep, rebounding like a menace and playing solid defense. Even if he is still raw, there's a chance he could help this team if given the opportunity.