Milwaukee Bucks: 5 best offensive players on the team

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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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. Giannis Antetokounmpo

We all knew who was going to be No. 1 on this list and it’s the superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo is the unquestioned leader on this team and the player the entire Bucks’ offense will be built around. We’ve seen what he’s done in the past and it appears he’s only getting started.

Antetokounmpo has not only increased his points per game every year, he’s also increased his points per 36 minutes, a much more impressive feat. That will likely continue heading into 2018, as he’s had a whole offseason to rest up and refine his skills. It seems like every season Antetokounmpo brings out a new move and cleans up his footwork in the rest of his game.

All the offseason moves the Bucks have made also point to Antetokounmpo improving his offensive efficiency. Milwaukee has added shooter (Lopez) after shooter (Ersan Ilyasova) after shooter (Pat Connaughton) after shooter (Donte DiVincenco) to this team to help space the floor for the defense. Opposing teams are going to have to choose between either giving up an open three or Antetokounmpo driving to the hoop. That’s a situation nobody wants to be in.