Camp has opened and there is news all over regarding the Bucks. Well, there are articles about the Bucks if nothing else.
An article from JSonline here about the Fast Break Bucks. It should be a given that by drafting Brandon Jennings the Bucks will need to be uptempo. Hopefully, the Bucks can get enough stops and defensive rebounds to get the break started. If you have a few minutes check out the reader comments, not very positive. The Bucks really need to at least become interesting this year.
Another article from JSonline is regarding the emphasis on defense. In the article it states that Skiles goal is for the Bucks to become a top five field goal percentage defense. If the Bucks get there, I guarantee they will be in the playoffs. They did improve the defense last season, and another improvement will be crucial to their success as I think a top 10 finish is very reasonable. While I am not sure if they have the personnel to be in the top five, a lot of defensive success in the regular season comes down to effort. With a young roster and a defensive minded coach, effort should not be the issue. If Bogut can stay healthy, crossing fingers, that should greatly improve the defensive rebounding needed to start the break.
Charles Gardner has an article pointing out the opening day struggles of Brandon Jennings. It sounds like Jennings had a good morning session, but struggled in the evening practice. Hopefully, this is just due to fatigue, mental and physical.
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