Apr 3, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) gets a little help from Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd after running out of bounds in the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Milwaukee Bucks
They performed a giant leap last season, from 15 wins to 41, but making a similar one isn’t in the cards. This will be a consolidation year, one in which coach Jason Kidd will need to integrate Greg Monroe into the lineup. He’s supposed to be their giant free-agent prize, and he’s certainly a giant, but I’m not sure how much of a prize he is.
Regardless, there’s enough talent and experience to hold their ground, which is sufficient in the East to duck into the playoffs. The Greek Freak, Khris Middleton, and Jabari Parker form the core of a team ready to be a contender within 3 years.
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