2024 NBA Season

[Mahanton]

The confidence has been build up since they know Giannis  is in their side that's why almost all of the bucks players improve since they already trust each other's talents that's why we see some huge dominance on this last play even if no Giannis around.

That's exactly what happened to the Cavaliers, when they have Lebron, they were playing really well but when Lebron left, Cavaliers has become a shitty team, hope Giannis will stay with the Bucks for life.

And for sure once Giannis is on the court for sure all of the team will be crazy since the bucks is the powerhouse team for this year and they have huge possibilities to take the champ among the other team.

They'll have to pass the East competition first, last playoffs, they didn't win against the Raptors.

There's no such thing for life yet anytime a certain player would either stay or would go to other teams.Just like on Lebron on Miami yet everyones hoping
for him to stay but he still left the team.I wont be surprised if Giannis would go into other team as well and having some other superstar teammates.
Its still early on saying for Bucks to take the east.

[Sanitough]

I wont be surprised if Giannis would go into other team as well and having some other superstar teammates.

That could possibly happen as there's a lot of factors that might come alone the way, but I hope he will stay like Kobe and Dirk did to their team.
If Giannis wins a championship he will be a Hero in Milwaukee and that's a better achievement compared to Lebron James.

Its still early on saying for Bucks to take the east.

Exactly, we don't want to say the same scenario last year, so let us not expect too much.

[goinmerry]

They'll have to pass the East competition first, last playoffs, they didn't win against the Raptors.

Im also waiting for Milwaukee Bucks if they can finally get the Eastern Conference Champion now and step on the finals that they always work hard every year.

I also noticed that for everytime Giannis and the Bucks got eliminated in the Playoffs, they are literally changing the other season and comes back much stronger.

[mirakal]

They'll have to pass the East competition first, last playoffs, they didn't win against the Raptors.

Im also waiting for Milwaukee Bucks if they can finally get the Eastern Conference Champion now and step on the finals that they always work hard every year.

I also noticed that for everytime Giannis and the Bucks got eliminated in the Playoffs, they are literally changing the other season and comes back much stronger.

Bucks can still make a history, GSW had the best record with 73-9 while only have 4 loses so far.

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[danherbias07]

They'll have to pass the East competition first, last playoffs, they didn't win against the Raptors.

Im also waiting for Milwaukee Bucks if they can finally get the Eastern Conference Champion now and step on the finals that they always work hard every year.

I also noticed that for everytime Giannis and the Bucks got eliminated in the Playoffs, they are literally changing the other season and comes back much stronger.

Yes, the first difference is the attack of Giannis.
They might be looking at old films at how defense was being done to him and so they find ways.
This is the good thing about the coaching staff.
Some of them focus on offense and some do the defense to balance everything.

It will be a different playoffs now for the Bucks as Giannis can shoot threes now.

[Natalim]

It will be a different playoffs now for the Bucks as Giannis can shoot threes now.

The question is, if he will be given a good looks, their opponent knows his capabilities, last playoffs the Raptors put good defense on Giannis but putting two defender on him and sometimes even 3 and that made him struggle, so as the whole team.

[Ranly123]

It will be a different playoffs now for the Bucks as Giannis can shoot threes now.

The question is, if he will be given a good looks, their opponent knows his capabilities, last playoffs the Raptors put good defense on Giannis but putting two defender on him and sometimes even 3 and that made him struggle, so as the whole team.

Right, as playoffs are different atmosphere and the defense is tighter than regular games. I think if Giannis will play more as facilitator just like LeBron or maybe the Bucks can bring someone who can be a sidekick of Giannis, then that would be a different story.

[narcopop]

It will be a different playoffs now for the Bucks as Giannis can shoot threes now.

The question is, if he will be given a good looks, their opponent knows his capabilities, last playoffs the Raptors put good defense on Giannis but putting two defender on him and sometimes even 3 and that made him struggle, so as the whole team.

Bucks without Giannis won't be legit for longer period of time. Sometimes im wondering if he doesn't mean TOO much for this club. We will figure it out in this year's playoffs.

[Sanitough]

Right, as playoffs are different atmosphere and the defense is tighter than regular games. I think if Giannis will play more as facilitator just like LeBron or maybe the Bucks can bring someone who can be a sidekick of Giannis, then that would be a different story.

They'll have to work on that, and I think they've been starting experimenting on that, one proof is when they keep winning huge market even when Giannis is not playing, hopefully this kind of confidence and the trust on his teammates is something they can bring comes playoffs time.

[NavI_027]

It will be a different playoffs now for the Bucks as Giannis can shoot threes now.

The question is, if he will be given a good looks, their opponent knows his capabilities, last playoffs the Raptors put good defense on Giannis but putting two defender on him and sometimes even 3 and that made him struggle, so as the whole team.

It still depends on how tight the double/triple team defense. If this could be very effective then you can definitely freeze Giannis. However this is a very risky move on the part of the opposing team because a wide gap of space will be created which can take advantage by his teammates especially their gunners like Middleton and Korver. But if you will not double team then he will get easily go through the basket. Hmm, for sure coaches from the other teams are now having headache in making strategies hahaha .

[Golftech]

Right, as playoffs are different atmosphere and the defense is tighter than regular games. I think if Giannis will play more as facilitator just like LeBron or maybe the Bucks can bring someone who can be a sidekick of Giannis, then that would be a different story.

They'll have to work on that, and I think they've been starting experimenting on that, one proof is when they keep winning huge market even when Giannis is not playing, hopefully this kind of confidence and the trust on his teammates is something they can bring comes playoffs time.

That new level is needed in the next round we've seen adjustment and confidence being builds up even without Giannis. This kind of level will make them more competitive cause even without Giannis there are players who are willing to adjust and step forward.
Also, in case good defense being applied to Giannis they have other options to run plays and keep rotating and adjusting.

[barbara44]

I guess getting another superstar to Bucks could be easier to get Giannis to go to another team. I mean Bucks have a lot of great side pieces, they have Bledsoe, they have Middleton, they have brook Lopez, these are all great guys to be used on a trade if they want to, not like they would want to have 2 superstars and nobody else but at the same time if you can get a player like lets say harden (I know that won't happen but I am just giving an example) wouldn't you give up on all of those guys? You would in a second.

Giannis and coach Bud already built something in Bucks and they are already in the first seed and playing awesome and they do have a chance to actually go to Finals this year, that will be a big thing for them, maybe they will lose but at least they will reach that level for the first time. After that its easy to get free agents, eastern conference is famous for being weaker and with bucks reaching finals they will basically be best east team that gets better and better.

[dunfida]

They'll have to pass the East competition first, last playoffs, they didn't win against the Raptors.

Im also waiting for Milwaukee Bucks if they can finally get the Eastern Conference Champion now and step on the finals that they always work hard every year.

I also noticed that for everytime Giannis and the Bucks got eliminated in the Playoffs, they are literally changing the other season and comes back much stronger.

Yes, the first difference is the attack of Giannis.
They might be looking at old films at how defense was being done to him and so they find ways.
This is the good thing about the coaching staff.
Some of them focus on offense and some do the defense to balance everything.

It will be a different playoffs now for the Bucks as Giannis can shoot threes now.

This is what do really really surprises me wayback where i didnt even expect that Giannis would able to shoot threes
and that all starts on a particular game ( cant remember which team) but the shooting accuracy is somewhat high
which means this kind of versatility play would really be hard on opponents side yet you dont know on which angle he
would attack and make points its either on the paint or on outside.

[Natalim]

It will be a different playoffs now for the Bucks as Giannis can shoot threes now.

The question is, if he will be given a good looks, their opponent knows his capabilities, last playoffs the Raptors put good defense on Giannis but putting two defender on him and sometimes even 3 and that made him struggle, so as the whole team.

It still depends on how tight the double/triple team defense. If this could be very effective then you can definitely freeze Giannis. However this is a very risky move on the part of the opposing team because a wide gap of space will be created which can take advantage by his teammates especially their gunners like Middleton and Korver. But if you will not double team then he will get easily go through the basket. Hmm, for sure coaches from the other teams are now having headache in making strategies hahaha .

Like I said, it happened last year against the Raptors, they did a pretty good job of containing Giannis, the first two games Giannis was still very effective so the series started with 2-0 standing then after that, Bucks never win a single game until they got eliminated because they can't or they didn't adjust to the strategy employed by the Raptors.

[TravelMug]

Right, as playoffs are different atmosphere and the defense is tighter than regular games. I think if Giannis will play more as facilitator just like LeBron or maybe the Bucks can bring someone who can be a sidekick of Giannis, then that would be a different story.

They'll have to work on that, and I think they've been starting experimenting on that, one proof is when they keep winning huge market even when Giannis is not playing, hopefully this kind of confidence and the trust on his teammates is something they can bring comes playoffs time.

Right, I think Giannis is doing some experimenting, we see him going inside the paint, attracting the defense and then throwing outside for open teammates. I think that's the first stage of him being a facilitator.

And then levelling up like Lebron, might take lots of games though, to see him carrying the ball and orchestrating the offense from the outside, but everything is in baby steps for him and the Bucks.

[Questat]

And then levelling up like Lebron, might take lots of games though, to see him carrying the ball and orchestrating the offense from the outside, but everything is in baby steps for him and the Bucks.

To level with Lebron, Giannis has to prove that he can win championship first, if they will be more successful this season and win in the East and will happen that Bucks and Lakers will face in the finals, then that's the time to prove he can level by defeating the king.

[Reid]

It will be a different playoffs now for the Bucks as Giannis can shoot threes now.

The question is, if he will be given a good looks, their opponent knows his capabilities, last playoffs the Raptors put good defense on Giannis but putting two defender on him and sometimes even 3 and that made him struggle, so as the whole team.

There is a difference.
Try to look at replays of the past year.
The defense of the Raptors back then is 3 players waiting at the painted area.
They are leaving him in the three point line. Letting him shoot for a smaller percentage to make it.
Now, they will need 1 player to defend him on the three point line. That means more space for the painted area while other team mates could be free.
His passing ability should also be improved.

And then levelling up like Lebron, might take lots of games though, to see him carrying the ball and orchestrating the offense from the outside, but everything is in baby steps for him and the Bucks.

To level with Lebron, Giannis has to prove that he can win championship first, if they will be more successful this season and win in the East and will happen that Bucks and Lakers will face in the finals, then that's the time to prove he can level by defeating the king.

Experience and proof. That is what Lebron made for his history to be in the books now.
Giannis needs more of that.
It is also a different era now and he could be the future of it while Lebron may become the next who will be sitting on the sidelines watching them play.
But, that may take more years. He is really not showing any weakness now.  

[Oasisman]

And then levelling up like Lebron, might take lots of games though, to see him carrying the ball and orchestrating the offense from the outside, but everything is in baby steps for him and the Bucks.

To level with Lebron, Giannis has to prove that he can win championship first, if they will be more successful this season and win in the East and will happen that Bucks and Lakers will face in the finals, then that's the time to prove he can level by defeating the king.

Giannis is still young, he has still a long way to go (If he can't win it all this year). I know the right time comes for him. What he needs the most is strong leadership. He already have almost everything, he's unstoppable and keeps on improving every year. If the Bucks management can't provide him a championship caliber team, then It would be much wiser for him if he switch team that he knows capable of winning the championship, If he wants to win a ring.

[Reid]

6 games tomorrow but there are some good handicaps.

Cavs +9.5 @ 2.0 vs Raptors Mark Gasol and Hollis-Jefferson both will not play for this game.

Hawks +6.5 @ 2.1 vs 76ers Mike Scott and Al Horford are both questionable.

GSW +12.5 @ 1.89 vs Celtics this can be a win. Tatum with groin injury and Kanter with hip injury both are out for the game.

Clipper vs Kings +12.5 @ 1.85 George and Beverly are both questionable to play but there is still a possibility.

Put your bets.
I didn't mention 2 games because those may become good matches and is difficult to predict.

[Natalim]

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