Comments on: Do the Bucks need Michael Redd?

By: RyanRandazzo21

RyanRandazzo21 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:09:02 +0000

I’ve been a bucks fan my whole life and I’ve been through the worst with them. From the Ray Allen trade for GP and Mason, and all the horrible drafting mistakes the bucks GM Larry Harris made. The Bucks could have had had Kobe but passed on him among others such as T-Mac, Monu, Boozer, and Marbary. The Dirk trade in 1998 killed me ,but I’m glad to see some buzz around the bucks finally. After I heard the Bucks were the least valued franchise worth 270 million I thought we would never be relevant again. Now with Jennings and the hard working supporting young talent we have I see a bright future with the Bucks. The main thing is we need to make sure we lock up Jennings with a max deal and another thing is the Bucks have not ever had a true PF and a back up Center for support. While Andrew is hurt we need to fill the gap with a decent FA if there’s any out there to maintain the winnings ways.

We can’t afford to drop important games due to a lack of no center help. Dan G. is the worst piece of garbage NBA player I have ever seen. He robbed the Bucks and should donate 3/4 of his contract earnings to a local charity. It’s sad that a player with no talent is on an NBA bench. I have not missed watching a Bucks game in 5 years and know there’s struggles inside and out and its a tough inside presents. We should just bring back Tractor Trailor from the retirement center he’d add more for us than Dan G. Michael Redd should have been a 4 time all-star but he lack of wins by the team kept him off the team. Redd I believe has a few more years left in the tank for the Bucks , but if he wants to be the Milwaukee Bucks All time leading scorer he will have to reconstruct his outrageous contract to keep him here. I will be adding more as the optimistic season continues.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:30:50 +0000

Poet – Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always been a fan of Bubbachuck. I’ve read book after book and absorbed all I could about him since I was little. But AI was never about raising everyone else up. AI has always gotten it done by getting the best player on the court the ball as much as possible, and he’s always worked under the assumption that he’s been the best player on the court. And for 90 percent of his career, he’s been right. But now? He’s no longer the best player. Brandon works under the assumption that he’s the best player, but he’s more interested in allowing his teammates to contribute if they are in a better position to make a play than he is.

Iverson would take (and make) tough shots even if someone had a more open shot. Jennings will pass up the tough shot in favor of an easier one for his teammates. I don’t think any coaching could have changed AI if the legendary John Thompson couldn’t do it.

By: ExMemphisfan16

ExMemphisfan16 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:20:55 +0000

The problem I have with AI is his toxic locker room presence and his me first mentality that is as visible in the box score as it is in film. Jennings score likes AI but his passing game is wayyyyy more developed even at this young age and he doesn’t try to force offense like AI does.

By: TheLastPoet

TheLastPoet — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:16:49 +0000

Like Rob, I’m here for one reason and one reason only: Brandon Jennings. I’ve watched his career since he made the gutsy decision to buck the plantation system of NCAA basketball, go overseas, make a little coin, and see the world while honing his craft. He was already a special player before going to Italy, but he took his lumps and learned his lessons well; and now he is likely a trendsetter, in addition to being a fantastic young point guard.

But I digress.

Anyway, it’s funny that ExMemphisfan16 and you, Jeremy, in your reply to him seem to be down (way way down lol) on Alley-I when most observers agree that, strangely enough (indeed it can be considered blasphemy in certain circles!), Brandon Jennings is the point guard Allen Iverson COULD HAVE BEEN if only someone had taken the time to teach him (Iverson) how to play the position! Does that make any sense? lol

But I love Alley-I, and I hate to break it to you, but Jennings has a lot – a lot! – of AI in his game! Oh well, at the end of the day, I’m enjoying this most unexpected resurgence in Bucks basketball. Way back before internet blogging, I used to rock the Sidney Moncrief jersey back inna day, so I’m old school. Not “Lew Alcindor” old, but you get the point! It’s good to be back, and I’m sticking around as long as Jennings does!

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:53:46 +0000

I just wanted to comment that the college 3 line is shorter than the NBA 3 line, so Meeks is probably unused to the NBA 3, which would be the reason his shot is short so often.

By: ExMemphisfan16

ExMemphisfan16 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:41:13 +0000

One can only handle so many terrible decisions in such a short amount of time (letting Warrick go, drafting Thabeet, signing Iverson, trading for Randolph instead of going after David Lee) until they get tired of the entire organization who gave up Gasol for nothing a couple of years back. At least the Bucks show signs of making the playoffs in the next five years due to drafting Jennings along with having such players as Bogut and Redd on the payroll.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:17:13 +0000

ExMemphis – You hit three reasons right on the head, though his shooting has fallen off after a strong start to his career. He’s not terrible by any means, but on the low end of the speicalist side. I don’t see it dropping much further, so when he’s 36 he’ll still be a 35 percent three point shooter. That’s valuable off the bench for sure. I’m sure the Bucks will take all the fans they can get at this point and don’t worry about Iverson coming to Milwaukee either.

By: ExMemphisfan16

ExMemphisfan16 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:43:50 +0000

Ever since the Grizz signed AI I have been looking for a new team to pull for. I have always been a fan of Redd and Bogut and I love Jennings so far so I believe my loyalties lie in Milwaukee. But I digress, Redd should be kept around for a few reasons:
1) He is needed to mentor young players such as Jennings and Meeks
2)The Bucks probably wont be able to get a decent return on him
3)He will help create wins in the here and now
4)When an NBA player progresses in age one skill ages like fine wine, SHOOTING! When he gets too old to provide those 20 ppg he has been so consistent with over the years he will come off the bench and be that aging veteran who provides floor-spacing and scoring off of the bench that the Spurs are so famous for (Finley, Kerr, Barry, Horry). This role will probably work better for him and the team especially when the rest of the team matures and gets ready for deep playoff runs.

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:40:15 +0000

Jeremy

I came because of Jennings, and I’ll probably be around all year cause of you Seriously though, I don’t know how long this will last but I think any fan of the NBA is loving the Bucks right now.

I don’t know much about the Bucks history, but it def seemed like they were going to be the worst team in the L with the off-season moves made by management. So far they have been a pleasant surprise and Jennings has been a revelation to most. I really hope he keeps it up as well as the other young guys like Bogut and Luc.

You have to wonder, if Redd can stay healthy, perhaps he could actually have his best year yet, at least as far as his impact on games, playing with the current group of Bucks. Perhaps, he would have nailed a game winner last night? I’m sure he is motivated by all the excitement building around the team.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:31:18 +0000

Nate – Patience is going to be important for Bucks fans. Hammond clearly has a plan, which is a change from previous regimes. It’s refreshing actually. Asking for patience when a team has lost as much as the Bucks have of late can be difficult, but I think it will be rewarded.

Rob – You’re not here for my commentary? Ha ha. I kid, I kid. That certainly is the best thing that Jennings has done, made the MIlwaukee Bucks relevant. As Hammond said on Milwaukee radio today, he’s worth the price of admission.