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5 Realistic Expectations For Milwaukee Bucks’ 2014-15 Season

5 Realistic Expectations For Milwaukee Bucks' 2014-15 Season

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Although their team expectations are not too high, the Milwaukee Bucks should at least set some goals for themselves as they continue to rebuild. Here is a look at five realistic expectations for the Bucks in the 2014-15 season.

5. Jason Kidd Will Be Head Coach For More Than One Year

Jason Kidd Will Be Head Coach For More Than One Year
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5. Jason Kidd Will Be Head Coach For More Than One Year

Jason Kidd Will Be Head Coach For More Than One Year
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The Bucks should be confident that Jason Kidd is satisfied with his role on this team, unlike how he felt after his first and only year as a head coach for the Brooklyn Nets. All at the price of two second-round picks, Kidd is now theirs for at least the next three years. Owner Marc Lasry served as his financial adviser for a time, so the two are close. This should hopefully keep Kidd happy.

4. Decisions Will Be Made at the PG Position

Decisions Will Be Made at the PG Position
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4. Decisions Will Be Made at the PG Position

Decisions Will Be Made at the PG Position
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The Bucks have a lot of point guards on their roster. Brandon Knight and Nate Wolters shared minutes last year and they added Kendall Marshall, who showed signs of promise last season with the Lakers. Knight is in the last season of his rookie contract, so depending on his play and the play of others, he may be the future or be on his way somewhere else. Kidd's backup plan if all else fails: Giannis Antetokounmpo.

3. Giannis Will Continue to Improve

Giannis Will Continue to Improve (and grow)
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3. Giannis Will Continue to Improve

Giannis Will Continue to Improve (and grow)
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The "Greek Freak" has always been something to smile about for Bucks fans, and the excitement will continue into next season. He has grown two inches to 6-foot-11 since he was drafted 15th overall in 2013. While only just 19, this guy has not played the game for long, but has picked it up quickly -- so the Bucks should expect him to take some big strides this season -- literally and figuratively.

2. Jabari Parker Will Win Rookie of the Year

Jabari Parker Will Win Rookie of the Year
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2. Jabari Parker Will Win Rookie of the Year

Jabari Parker Will Win Rookie of the Year
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These would be unrealistic expectations for most, but not for this guy. If you did not know before, the first-year forward from Duke was drafted second overall in the 2014 draft and was often proclaimed as the most NBA-ready talent entering the league this year. He has a knack for scoring and rebounding, and his talents could be enough to make him the Bucks best player. This guy has a good shot at winning this award.

1. They Will Win 16 Games

They Will Win 16 Games
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1. They Will Win 16 Games

They Will Win 16 Games
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At least -- they have to; just one more than last year will do. They have Parker, one more year's experience from their young talent and a mix of veterans that can definitely contribute. This team is going to gradually get better every year, but still expect them to be at the bottom of the league.

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