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Milwaukee Bucks: 5 expectations for Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2018-19

By Brian Sampson

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 20: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks walks to the sideline prior to the opening tip against the Boston Celtics of game three of round one of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the Bradley Center on April 20, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 20: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks walks to the sideline prior to the opening tip against the Boston Celtics of game three of round one of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the Bradley Center on April 20, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 22: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks turns up the court against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the Bradley Center on April 22, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks defeated the Celtics 104-102. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 22: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks turns up the court against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the Bradley Center on April 22, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks defeated the Celtics 104-102. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

1. Top three in MVP voting

How can a man who averages 28 points and six assists per 36 minutes not be considered a top MVP candidate? You throw in there at least eight mean mugs and Antetokounmpo is a lock to be in the top-three.

In all seriousness, Antetokounmpo could put up the same numbers from last year and, with a little more team success, make a serious run at the award. He’s that good.

The Bucks have made all the right moves over the summer to make sure their team as a whole has improved. Coaching was one of their biggest weaknesses so they went out and got the best head coach available. Budenholzer is known for making the whole greater than the parts and there are some pretty spectacular parts in Milwaukee.

Outside shooting was also a weakness for the Bucks in 2017-18. So the front office added four potential shooters who can stretch the floor. Add in the jumps Eric Bledsoe, Khris Middleton and Antetokounmpo will take from another season playing together and it’s looking good from a team perspective.

If Milwaukee can eclipse the 50-win mark and Antetokounmpo even puts up the numbers he did last year, you’re looking at a top-three MVP candidate in the NBA!

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