Quote Originally Posted by Goose85 View Post
Bledsoe is playing well, but is he doing it because it is his contract year or because of the system?

Bucks are a fun team to watch, and right now I think they are as good as any team in the East.
The Hill trade does set them up well for this off season, and they have to make it count to ensure keeping Giannis.
Good point Goose. That can always be a concern in professional sports. I heard that after the trade last year, his wife and child/children stayed in the Phoenix area. Now, they are in Milwaukee and have settled in. Not to play sports psychologist, but Bledsoe (and the team) just seems to be having fun. Reminds me of the 2000-01 season with Cassell, Allen and Big Dog. Although this team is deeper and more balanced.

Players in Atlanta (Korver, Horford, etc) attested to how much Budenholzer helped develop and expand their games. I can't help but think he has had a positive impact on Bledsoe's game. Love his improved playmaking and 3-point shooting. Brook Lopez is also on a 1-year deal (bi-annual exception). So Middleton, Brogdon, Bledsoe and Lopez will all be due for new deals. It will be interesting to see what the Bucks want and are able to do.