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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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BOSTON, MA – APRIL 28: Mike Budenholzer of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the second quarter of Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Boston Celtics during the 2016 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 28, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 28: Mike Budenholzer of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the second quarter of Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Boston Celtics during the 2016 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 28, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

1. Making the most of his parts

Budenholzer’s best ability, even more so than his in-game management, is his ability to maximize the talent of the players.

Under his tutelage players like DeMarre Carroll, Kyle Korver and Jeff Teague have all played the best basketball of their career. Caroll went from someone who wasn’t even in the rotation with the Utah Jazz to a double-digit scorer with the Hawks the next season. He then used that to cash in on a nice, fat contract with the Toronto Raptors two seasons later.

Korver and Teague made the only All-Star game appearances of their career under Budenholzer and are just a few of the many players who have seen their careers elevated when coming across their former head coach.

The Bucks have a few underachieving players that would help take them to the next level if they were able to maximize their skills. Imagine, Snell averaging 12 points a game thanks to his 40 percent three-point shooting. Thon Maker is able to grab rebounds and knock down shots consistently. Eric Bledsoe is able to stay engaged on defense.

Those are some of the situations fans can look forward to with Budenholzer at the helm.

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