Bucks News, Trade Ideas, Transactions - Grayson Extended - 2/$20 million

[emunney]

The last two preseason games have shown that Bryant is a better player than both Robinson and Waters, not to mention he' a much bigger size guard and provides better defense. I hope the Bucks keep Bryant.

I'd cut DeLaurier, Robinson, Waters and JOB. That would leave the Bucks with 16 players and one roster spot open.

I like it, but I doubt Bryant accepts a 2 way deal. I'd cut Kalaitzakas, resign him to a 2 year 2 way, and roster Bryant. It's going to take 2 years to fix Kalaitzakas jumper.

I'd also dump Hood, he brings nothing we don't already have.

I wonder if Kalaitzakis' contract has Exhibit 10 language.

[raferfenix]

Instead, the “new guy,” Grayson Allen, drew most of the excitement from the team in the postgame comments following a 13-point, four-rebound performance in the Bucks’ third preseason game.

“You guys saw it, going down the lane, that was really impressive,” Antetokounmpo said. “I told Pat, I said, ‘Pat, I don’t think you’re the most athletic guy on the team no more.’ He didn’t take it too well.”

“I think me, Pat and Donte DiVincenzo are all pretty close (athletically), but I hope nobody put sneaky, the word sneaky, in with athletic after I got a dunk or a blocked shot,” Allen joked.

“He’s a great player,” Antetokounmpo said. “He can play. He can shoot it really, really good, and he knows how to play the game. He knows what position you got to be to get the ball. He’s going to help the team a lot. He showed it (Sunday). He showed what he was capable of. We’re going to need this all season long — for him to be aggressive, to get downhill, to make the right pass, to block shots, to make shots. I’m excited. I’m excited to play with him. I’m excited to create more moments with him.”

https://theathletic.com/2881903/2021/10/11/bucks-championship-rotation-plus-new-guy-grayson-allen-destroy-thunder-and-add-to-cohesion/?source=emp_shared_article

[soxperry]

Instead, the “new guy,” Grayson Allen, drew most of the excitement from the team in the postgame comments following a 13-point, four-rebound performance in the Bucks’ third preseason game.

“You guys saw it, going down the lane, that was really impressive,” Antetokounmpo said. “I told Pat, I said, ‘Pat, I don’t think you’re the most athletic guy on the team no more.’ He didn’t take it too well.”

“I think me, Pat and Donte DiVincenzo are all pretty close (athletically), but I hope nobody put sneaky, the word sneaky, in with athletic after I got a dunk or a blocked shot,” Allen joked.

“He’s a great player,” Antetokounmpo said. “He can play. He can shoot it really, really good, and he knows how to play the game. He knows what position you got to be to get the ball. He’s going to help the team a lot. He showed it (Sunday). He showed what he was capable of. We’re going to need this all season long — for him to be aggressive, to get downhill, to make the right pass, to block shots, to make shots. I’m excited. I’m excited to play with him. I’m excited to create more moments with him.”

https://theathletic.com/2881903/2021/10/11/bucks-championship-rotation-plus-new-guy-grayson-allen-destroy-thunder-and-add-to-cohesion/?source=emp_shared_article

Would be funny if all the quotes by "Antetokounmpo" were from Thanasis.

[raferfenix]

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[crkone]

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Expected.

[AussieBuck]

I want Waters to make the team. I like what he potentially brings more than Bryant.

Dude can shoot and pass, I'd like to see more of him.

[machu46]

I want Waters to make the team. I like what he potentially brings more than Bryant.

Dude can shoot and pass, I'd like to see more of him.

He was one of the G-League guys I was hoping we might target this offseason. Really impressive with the Red Claws. Probably too limited size-wise to be the answer to our prayers for a good backup PG but I think he's worth giving an opportunity to.

[emunney]

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He'll always have a roster spot in our hearts.

[ShootingtheJ]

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He'll always have a roster spot in our hearts.

I know you're kidding but good riddance. He couldn't even bother to hustle with his career in the line. Jogged up and down the court, didn't help in D. The Bucks noticed, and cut him early.

I wonder if they pick someone else up to get G League rights?

[giannis and 1]

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[Chad34]

I want Waters to make the team. I like what he potentially brings more than Bryant.

Dude can shoot and pass, I'd like to see more of him.

Yeah, I really want to keep him also, but I was too chicken to say it first

[Chad34]

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thank goodness, even though he was just a camp body, he was terrible.

[Chad34]

It'd be nice if he can offer anything. Looks like he's going to play wednesday night

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[Badgerlander]

Have to think another team ends up cutting a better player than Bryant, etc. Wonder if we could get Frank Jackson for a 2nd

[ShootingtheJ]

Have to think another team ends up cutting a better player than Bryant, etc. Wonder if we could get Frank Jackson for a 2nd

I think Bryant is better than Frank Jackson.

[ShootingtheJ]

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Weird to see Jrue as a Nwora supporter, as Jordan is the least Jrue-like player you can find, and I say that as a Nwora supporter.

[giannis and 1]

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Weird to see Jrue as a Nwora supporter, as Jordan is the least Jrue-like player you can find, and I say that as a Nwora supporter.

It’s like when a great qb recognizes a great defensive player and vice versa (not saying Nwora is “great”). Jrue must’ve gotten cooked by him in practice or something

An elite defender complimenting a mainly offensive player is a good sign.

[ShootingtheJ]

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Weird to see Jrue as a Nwora supporter, as Jordan is the least Jrue-like player you can find, and I say that as a Nwora supporter.

It’s like when a great qb recognizes a great defensive player and vice versa (not saying Nwora is “great”). Jrue must’ve gotten cooked by him in practice or something

An elite defender complimenting a mainly offensive player is a good sign.

Agree, I was thinking the same thing.

We watch preseason games and garbage time to get a glimpse of these guys, but the players see it daily in practice.

If you can score on Jrue, you can score.

[Badgerlander]

Have to think another team ends up cutting a better player than Bryant, etc. Wonder if we could get Frank Jackson for a 2nd

I think Bryant is better than Frank Jackson.

Not sure why? I don’t think Bryant is an nba player, I’d keep an open roster spot before I’d keep him

[paulpressey25]

I want Waters to make the team. I like what he potentially brings more than Bryant.

+1

We’ve had plenty of Bryant’s here over the years. They don’t get any better. This Waters kid though could break through. Want to find out if he can.