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Milwaukee Bucks: The top 5 most-likely coaching candidates

By Brian Sampson

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 29: Head coach David Blatt of the Cleveland Cavaliers leads his team against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on December 29, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Cavaliers defeated the Nuggets 93-87. 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 Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 29: Head coach David Blatt of the Cleveland Cavaliers leads his team against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on December 29, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Cavaliers defeated the Nuggets 93-87. 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 Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 15: Head Coach Mike Budenholzer of the Atlanta Hawks calls a play during the second half of a game against the LA Clippers at Staples Center on February 15, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 15: Head Coach Mike Budenholzer of the Atlanta Hawks calls a play during the second half of a game against the LA Clippers at Staples Center on February 15, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

1. Mike Budenholzer

Mike Budenholzer has been in the NBA as a coach for the past 22 years and has only been with two teams this whole time.

He served as an assistant coach with the Spurs for the first 17 years and was a part of all their championships except their most recent one in 2014. In 2013, he became the head coach for the Atlanta Hawks and has enjoyed three winning seasons including a whopping 60-win year in 2014-15.

With the Hawks

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rebuilding last year, the team went 24-58 and it brought his overall record down to 213-197. Still, he’s proven himself as a worthwhile coach in the NBA and can thrive with the team the Bucks have in Milwaukee.

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With David Fizdale gone to the Knicks, Budenholzer is easily on top of the Bucks coaching search given his X’s and O’s ability combined with his connectedness to the players. Something that should be intriguing to fans everywhere.

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