Comments on: The suddenly defenseless Milwaukee Bucks are in search of an identity

By: Here’s to a better week (and life after Skiles): Bucks vs. Suns Preview : Bucksketball – A Better Milwaukee Bucks Blog

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:50:45 +0000

[...] fashion and falling to a .500 record. The main reason is an absence of the once potent defense, as has been already documented. Perhaps a reason why the defense has struggled (and why this team seems perpetually destined for a [...]

By: Patti

Patti — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:27:32 +0000

Interesting stats. If I knew how to fix that, I would be the coach! My hope is that this slump brings about some positive changes in the players. That they come together again … or this is going to be a very long winter.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:04:52 +0000

Time for tough decisions. First, it’s time
to play Larry Sanders, Tobias Harris and
John Henson 16-36 minutes per game, unless
they just won’t play tough defense or team
basketball. Then we probably have to decide
between Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis,
which one wants to be in Milwaukee and is
willing to sacrifice the most for the team,
knowing that he is still going to get a fair
share of the shots, anyway. Then sort out
the rest, based on their abilities and attitudes.
Whoever isn’t likely to work out, we need to
trade for a real point guard and perhaps a
physical rebounder. If Skiles isn’t going to
be here next year anyway, perhaps he should
go now. Finally, we need to show real loyalty
to the talented guys who are going to go all out,
with good contracts, playing time, and real
appreciation.