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Milwaukee Bucks: 5 best offensive players on the team

By Brian Sampson

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives against Semi Ojeleye #37 of the Boston Celtics 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: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives against Semi Ojeleye #37 of the Boston Celtics 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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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) /

4. Brook Lopez

Brook Lopez is one of four players on this list who has averaged 20 points per game or more in any given season. Spoiler, the other three are coming up. Lopez has accomplished this feat four times throughout his career (more than anyone else on the Bucks), most recently in 2016-17 with the Brooklyn Nets.

Even given his history of averaging 20 points per game, that’s unlikely to happen this season with Milwaukee. Lopez saw his average dip to 13 points per game last year with the Los Angeles Lakers and that’s probably a more realistic number. The offense won’t be centered around Lopez like it was on a poor Nets team.

Even without the offensive attention, Lopez will be another great secondary weapon for the Bucks. He’s added a three-point shot to his arsenal over the last couple of years and now makes defenders come all the way out to defend him. This will be extremely useful for the Bucks when players like Antetokounmpo and Bledsoe are hitting the driving lanes. Let’s see how this all plays out for the veteran.

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