Milwaukee Bucks Ultimate 2022-23 NBA Season Preview

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May 7, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) celebrates with forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics during game three of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Bigs

This group is as good as it gets across the NBA landscape.

Antetokounmpo leads the way as the most unstoppable player in the NBA. He’s smack dab in the middle of his prime and has improved his game every single season. I’m excited to see what comes next. His influence on both ends of the court is unparalleled.

Brook Lopez and Bobby Portis make up the rest of the three-man rotation Budenholzer will rely on in the postseason. This trio has been terrific since Portis arrived in Milwaukee and compliment each other well.

Serge Ibaka and Thanasis Antetokounmpo are the other two bigs who will make the final roster (Sandro Mamukelashvili is on a two-way contract). Ibaka is a decent insurance plan in case one of the top three bigs goes down. He still has enough savviness on the defensive end to have an impact. Offensively, he’s best used as a pick-and-pop big. If Thanasis ever gets consistent playing time, something went horribly wrong for the Bucks.

Rating: 10/10

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