NBA News Update: Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer discusses Championship credentials and Jrue Holiday
One team that we can expect to see do well again this season are the Milwaukee Bucks. The franchise have not won an Eastern Conference title since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar brought the franchise to glory. The Bucks are desperate to live up to their billing in the playoffs and more importantly, keep their star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
However, in NBA News, Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer while talking to the press today played down rumors that it was a now or never situation for his side. Budenholzer stated that “Championship or bust” wasn’t the phrase he would use. Rather, he said this is a group with the talent and hunger to win a Championship. The head coach also said he felt fortunate to be in the mix to be the last team standing.
The Milwaukee Bucks dropped out of the playoffs to the Miami Heat in the Semi-finals in what was another disappointing postseason display. Their struggle to replicate the dominance they enjoy in the regular season has continued to raise concerns about Antetokounmpo’s future. However, the franchise have gone all out this offseason, frequently involved in NBA News, to keep the Greek in Milwaukee.
Budenholzer discussed new addition to the team, Jrue Holiday, in his press conference, saying Holiday was unique and that he will be a perfect fit for the team. The acquisition could prove to be a stroke of genius from the Bucks. Jrue Holiday is an elite defender who also provides 19 points and 6 assists - a clear upgrade on Eric Bledsoe who was used in the trade. Holiday can form a legitimate big three in Milwaukee with Antetokounmpo and Middleton.
Despite making an active effort to make Giannis happy, the Bucks will have to wait anxiously to see if the Power Forward will sign a max contract extension. If he decides not to, however, the likelihood of him staying may hang on their Championship run this year.
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