One quote that stood out to me on Bucks media day was this one from Joe Alexander of all people:

(Defense) is not so much a path to more playing time.  I think of it more as a guarantee to not play if you aren’t playing defense.

Believe it or not, Scott Skiles has injected his spirit into the 2009-10 Bucks and pushed them to the top of the league in defensive rating.  Two years ago the Bucks finished the season very last in the NBA in this same category.  From 30th out of 30 to first in just two seasons.  How did Skiles work this miracle? Read More »