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Milwaukee Bucks: 5 reasons to love the Mike Budenholzer hire

By Brian Sampson

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) /
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DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Mike Budenholzer of the Atlanta Hawks looks on from the bench while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on November 10, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 111-104. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Mike Budenholzer of the Atlanta Hawks looks on from the bench while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on November 10, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 111-104. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

5. Championship Pedigree

You can say a lot of things about Budenholzer, but one thing you can’t say is that he isn’t a winner. No matter where he’s been throughout his career (the Atlanta Hawks and San Antonio Spurs) he’s been a winner.

He first came into a coaching position as an assistant with the Spurs back in 1996. As a 27-year-old at the time, he was able to prove his worth over the next 17 years on the Spurs bench.

During that time, he was a part of four NBA Championships and the best longstanding dynasty in modern NBA history. He was around great players, great coaches and a great organization. All of that has taught him how to win and win the right way.

His championship pedigree will be extremely valuable in Milwaukee where he can teach the team how to develop winning ways both on and off the court. Something the Bucks haven’t quite learned.

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