Further reading:2020 NBA off-season trading package: Bucks get top shooter
The Bucks lost an upset to the Heat in the second round of the playoffs, and made two key reinforcements on the first day of the trade market. Although it was not for Chris Paul, it was for the most underrated guard in the league, Jrue Holiday. Next, it was painless to sign and then trade to striker Bogdan Bogdanovic. Let’s take a look at the profiles of the two players:
Bogdan Bogdanovic
- Age: 28
- Location:SG
- 2019-20 statistics: 15.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 37.2% three-point shooting percentage
Jrue Holiday
- Age: 29
- Location:PG
- 2019-20 data: 19.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 1.6 steals, 0.8 blocks, 35.3% three-point shooting percentage
Both Bucks transactions revolve aroundGiannis Antetokounmpo, they did not trade for a second superstar, such as the originally discussed Chris Paul, but added functional top green leaves Bogdanovic and Holiday.
On the surface, Bogdanovic's outside firepower and Holiday's organization are the most obvious improvements, helping Antetokounmpo have a wider offensive space, but the most important thing is Bogdanovic's high IQ ball-handling skills. In the past games, at critical moments of stalemate, the ball In the hands of Antetokounmpo or Blesode, the only way to play is to rush in, but now Bogdanovic can pick and roll, cut passes or play in isolation. Being able to play reasonably according to the situation is Bogdanovic's strongest advantage, and it is also the key to liberating Antetokounmpo.
The focus of Holiday is on defense. Holiday isDamian LillardThe most underrated super lock in the backcourt.James HardenHe was beaten three times in a single game. His speed and strength were not inferior even against Harden. He faced the top forwards and guards in the East such asKyrie Irving,Jimmy ButlerThere is no need for Antetokounmpo to face off directly.
These two reinforcements can be said to be the right medicine for the Bucks to some extent, and they also prove that in order to keep Antetokounmpo, the Bucks are almost all-in. It depends on whether the team can produce the chemical effect it should have.
