Milwaukee Bucks: The Eric Bledsoe effect

MILWAUKEE, WI - DECEMBER 08: Eric Bledsoe #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks handles the ball during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Bradley Center on December 8, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eric Bledsoe /

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Future impact

When anything about the future is mentioned with regards to the Milwaukee Bucks, it usually relates to after the return of Jabari Parker from injury. The Bucks will again go through a period of adjustment, but that does not appear to be a problem for this team.

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When Parker comes back, Bledsoe will have another versatile big on the court who can space the floor. Parker’s 34.1 percent shooting from deep will only improve with the wide open looks the penetration of Bledsoe and Giannis will create. Last season, before his injury, Parker was averaging 20.1 points per game on 49.0 percent shooting.

Bucks fans, look forward to the starting lineup of Bledsoe, Middleton, Parker, Antetokounmpo and Henson. The bench unit will consist of Snell, Brogdon, Maker, Dellavedova and Liggins. Any game involving the Milwaukee Bucks will be fast-paced, energetic and fun.

I am not sure if they will contend for a championship just yet, but the personnel they have on their roster means they will be a massive speed hump in the East that the eventual conference champion will have to get over.

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Whatever happens, the acquisition of Eric Bledsoe has changed the Bucks from a good team to a potentially great team.

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