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Milwaukee Bucks: 5 Most Important players for 2018-19

By Nolan Kisting

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: A detail of Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks' hands during the first quarter of Game Seven in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 28, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: A detail of Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks' hands during the first quarter of Game Seven in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 28, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 30: Sterling Brown #23 of the Milwaukee Bucks attempts a shot in front of Brook Lopez #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center on March 30, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 30: Sterling Brown #23 of the Milwaukee Bucks attempts a shot in front of Brook Lopez #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center on March 30, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

4. Brook Lopez

Lopez was acquired by Milwaukee this July, highlighting the rosters moves they made this offseason. The seven foot big-man spent most of his career in the Brooklyn Nets’ organization, but after a disappointing one year stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, he was acquired by the Bucks.

The Bucks needed to address their lack of strength in the post, and taking Lopez`s player profile and the teams needs into consideration, he should fit in well. He will replace John Henson as the teams starting center, which is certainly an upgrade from both an offensive and defensive standpoint, and help guide this team as a veteran presence.

As far as big-men are concerned, Lopez is excellent shooting from range, and should serve as a great compliment to Giannis and the rest of the offense by stretching the floor and creating second chance possessions. There are concerns about his rebounding effort, but if he buys into the system and becomes a cornerstone of this defense, there will be nothing to worry about.

He is one of the biggest variables on this entire roster, but has the opportunity to make a real difference. Lopez becoming an organic part of this offense and remaining a force in the paint is crucial to this teams chances of becoming a legitimate top three team in the Eastern Conference.

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