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Milwaukee Bucks: 2018 season grades

By Brian Sampson

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: A detail of Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks' hands during the first quarter of Game Seven in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 28, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: A detail of Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks' hands during the first quarter of Game Seven in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 28, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 23: Brandon Jennings #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks moves past Cameron Payne #22 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on March 23, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bucks defeated the Bulls 118-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 23: Brandon Jennings #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks moves past Cameron Payne #22 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on March 23, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bucks defeated the Bulls 118-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

Brandon Jennings: C+

Brandon Jennings was another late-season acquisition for the Bucks, as he was initially signed to play on the G-League team, the Wisconsin Herd. After playing a few games there, he earned himself a couple of 10-day contracts before signing on for the rest of the year plus a non-guaranteed deal in 2018-19,

Jennings struggled somewhat on the court, averaging only 5.2 points and 3.1 assists in 14.6 minutes per game. While they were improvements over last year, it’s a still somewhat disappointing showing by a guy who once showed so much promise in his career.

The positive grade, however, doesn’t come from his play on the court. Instead, it comes from his leadership and swag he brought to the locker room. It may seem funny to hear Jennings name and leadership mentioned in the same sentence, but he really took that role seriously this season.

With the logjam at point guard, Jennings isn’t a lock to make the team next year. However, the leadership and poised he displayed in Milwaukee is something they’ll sorely need of Jason Terry retires.

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