How will the Milwaukee Bucks order their playoff rotation?
Sixth Man: George Hill
To begin with, George Hill should stay in his role as the sixth man. This should be an obvious decision based on how valuable Hill has been all season. Giannis might be the known leader in the locker room, but George Hill is right behind him serving as that veteran role model presence that every successful team has.
Along with his valued veteran leadership and influential impact off the court, Hill has been terrific on the court for the Bucks. He currently leads the league in 3-point percentage with 46.0 percent shooting from beyond the arc and his defensive efforts have proven to be a massive contribution to the Bucks’ No. 1 ranked defense. His ability to disrupt opponents defensively with his length and versatility from all angles of the floor makes him such an essential weapon off the bench.
He’s almost always been the sixth man throughout his time as a member of the Bucks, but an argument could even be made that Hill has been a better compliment to the Bucks at the point guard position than Bledsoe, who has been known for struggling in the playoffs as the starter.
George Hill has had experience in the NBA Finals and has earned the trust of the Milwaukee coaching staff in clutch situations, so it’s no secret how valuable Hill will be to the Bucks moving forward.
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7. Marvin Williams
The next Buck off the bench should be Marvin Williams, who Milwaukee acquired off the buy-out market this season. If it comes down to Williams and Ersan Ilyasova for the backup power forward position, Williams should be the preferred choice due to his favorable defense on both the perimeter and in the interior. Ilyasova may be a better rebounder and slightly better 3-point shooter, but Williams can consistently serve as a floor spacer and shooter at the forward position as well as a reliable defender.
The Bucks are successfully known for their excellent spacing and shooting 3’s offensively while protecting the interior on defense, and Williams fits that description at the forward position. He’s also another veteran that can help this team on and off the court, and is someone that the coaching staff can trust.
Marvin Williams averaged just 5.9 points per game on 44.6 percent field goals and 35.9 percent on 3’s during the regular season, but he knows how to make the most out of his role and the Bucks acquired him for a valid reason.