What the Milwaukee Bucks learned from the 2017 NBA Finals

March 18, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dribbles the basketball against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Bucks 117-92. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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The Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers faced off in the NBA Finals for the third straight season. What can the Milwaukee Bucks learn from their battles?

The Milwaukee Bucks have a strong collection of young talent, centered around a rising superstar in Giannis Antetokounmpo. More than many other teams, they have hope to reach the NBA Finals in the near future.

To do so will require growth from their current roster, and additions through draft, trades and free agency. Not only do the players need to continue to grow, but the organization itself must be proactive in making changes that will move the team in the right direction.

That’s where the 2017 NBA Finals come in — the third installment of this century’s greatest rivalry. Not only did the world’s top stars face off, but every part of the series, from bench rotations to defensive schemes to individual shots, provided a window into how a team reaches and wins the NBA Finals.

While no two teams are alike, there is plenty for the Bucks to learn from both the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. What sets these teams apart from others? And how can Milwaukee absorb the takeaways and become a better team?

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