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Milwaukee Bucks’ 2018-19 ultimate season preview

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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MIAMI, FL – APRIL 23: Ersan Ily asova #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on April 23, 2013 in Miami, Florida. 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 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – APRIL 23: Ersan Ily asova #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on April 23, 2013 in Miami, Florida. 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 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

Key Reserves

Like every team, the Bucks will rely on their bench to carry them at times. Even though that will likely be infrequent, the reserves will still help them on a nightly basis. This unit might be seen as one of the weaknesses of the Bucks. They aren’t necessarily very deep with players who can create their own shot. Most of the guys only have one specialty skill if that. However, these three or four players will be counted on to anchor the bench.

Ilyasova: Ilyasova was a midnight signing for the Bucks this offseason. He was obviously a target of theirs and when he signed it signaled the end of Jabari Parker in Milwaukee.

Ilyasova returns as a veteran who has been around the block a time or two. He’s underrated defensively and has a very high basketball I.Q. Offensively is where he’s going to earn his keep, however. He can spread the floor and knock down threes. That will go a long way for Milwaukee.

Snell: Snell appears to have lost his spot in the starting rotation to Brogdon. That means he’ll have to bring his defense and outside shooting to the second unit. Snell will excel in shutting down the oppositions best bench scorer and can knock down some outside shots as well.

Henson/Maker: If the preseason is any indicator, Henson has a lead on Maker as the backup center. Whoever it ends up being doesn’t matter. What does matter is that the Bucks get production out of this position.

Lopez is locked in as the starter, but is very limited defensively and will likely get carved up on defense. Henson and Maker are both extremely long and can use their size to offset Lopez’ weakness. However, both have been very bad at various points in their careers and that must change in 2018-19.

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