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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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ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 22: Head coach Mike Budenholzer of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena on April 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 22: Head coach Mike Budenholzer of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena on April 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) /

2. Expert Tactician

Perhaps, Budenholzer’s most well-known asset is his ability to make in-game adjustments on the fly. He’s proven during his time in Atlanta that he can not only create a lethal gameplan, but adjust that gameplan if it’s not working.

This will be a welcome sight for Bucks’ fans who have struggled to see Jason Kidd manage even the most basic of rotations and strategies. Remember, Kidd has told his players to miss free throws when they are up three in the finals seconds of a game before.

The players will also welcome this, as they hope to gain predictability to the rotations. There were too many instances last season where Malcolm Brogdon (on one occasion) and Tony Snell were left out of the rotation without any answers. Budenholzer should be able to coach circles around the Bucks’ previous coaches.

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