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Milwaukee Bucks: Grading every offseason move in 2018

By Brian Sampson

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 20: Brook Lopez #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after hitting a three point shot against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 20, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Lakers defeated the Suns 132-130. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 20: Brook Lopez #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after hitting a three point shot against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 20, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Lakers defeated the Suns 132-130. 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 Christian Petersen/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) /

Mike Budenholzer: A

Jason Kidd and Joe Prunty were two of the most outmatched coaches in recent Bucks’ history. Each one struggled to adapt to the pace of the NBA and were exposed at almost every turn. That was never more apparent for Prunty then when he went up against mastermind Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.

Milwaukee hit a home run in solving this issue, as they agreed to a deal to bring Budenholzer in as their head man. Budenholzer was a long-time assistant in San Antonio under Gregg Popovich. This has proven to be tremendously helpful and allowed him to be successful in Atlanta.

With the Hawks, Budenholzer led them to a 60-win season despite having a traditional Superstar. Instead, he relied on ball movement and team defense to propel the Hawks to winning record after winning record. Even though they had a down year in 2017, Budenholzer was the best coach available this season, earning the grade of an A to tip things off.

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