1 Stat explains Doc Rivers changing his tune on Bucks veteran

Defensively, the Milwaukee Bucks have found their footing after falling into a 2-8 hole to begin the NBA season. Doc Rivers has made plenty of rotation adjustments to try and figure out the winning recipe for the Bucks, and they look to have found it.

Seven straight wins later, topping the East Group B in the NBA Cup in the process, has seen them fly up the standings and find themselves as the fifth seed of the Eastern Conference. This has largely been due to the player's effort and shooting, and Rivers deserves his flowers for the changes he has made to the rotations.

Some of the veterans have seen a decrease in minutes with the younger, more energetic role players taking advantage of their opportunities and really making a huge difference for this Bucks team.

Ryan Rollins was one of those, but after missing time with injury, he has now lost his position back to the veteran newcomer Delon Wright. Offensively, the guard hasn't been brilliant, but his defensive impact has been perfect, and that veteran presence off the bench is always a plus.

Delon Wright's defense has earned him a spot back in the rotation

The addition of Wright in the offseason was one full of praise by many Bucks fans, with him providing much-needed backcourt defense, leadership, and the ability to knock down a shot when needed. Of the two, the latter hasn't been seen yet, with him shooting a career-low in field goal percentage and 3-point percentage, but what makes up for that is his defense.

The Bucks needed a point guard to come in and steady the ship when Damian Lillard sits, something they couldn't figure out last year. Wright is holding opponents to just 41.8 percent field goal shooting on the season, but even more impressive is that during this seven-game win streak, that number is now down to 30.6 percent, which is exceptional.

The latter stat is exactly why Delon Wright has earned Rivers' trust.

With a 6-foot-5 frame being perfect for defense, he has the length to make it difficult for opposing guards but also the agility to move his feet and keep up with the smaller guards.

An area of his game that is always staggering is his steal-to-turnover ratio, with him pickpocketing opponents 12 times this season and turning the ball over just six times in his 17 appearances. That ability to create turnovers while retaining possession for his team is always a must with backup point guards, and there aren't many players better at it than Delon Wright.

Rivers deserves his flowers for giving Wright a chance again to prove himself and earn his way back into the rotation; it is partially due to the Rollins injury, but having the two competing is a good problem for the Milwaukee Bucks to have. He averages 16 minutes per game, making it a very simple switch between him and Lillard, but sometimes the basics can be the most effective.

Milwaukee has improved mightily lately, and Wright will need to up his shooting splits as the season progresses. He has slowly found his footing with the Milwaukee Bucks, and his defense will continue to be a bonus for Doc Rivers' basketball team.

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