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Milwaukee Bucks 2014-15 Season Preview, Prediction

Milwaukee Bucks 2014-15 Season Preview

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Coming off an egregious 15-67, the Milwaukee Bucks made a few slight, but very impactful moves this offseason. As one of the youngest teams in the NBA, the Bucks have a ton of potential as a whole and could potentially be a power team down the line. The 2014-15 season will likely be used as a year to shake off any growing pains to possibly compete at a higher level the following year.

Offseason Additions

Jabari Parker
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Offseason Additions

Jabari Parker
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Additions: PG Kendall Marshall, PG Jerryd Bayless, SF Jared Dudley, SF Jabari Parker, HC Jason Kidd

Obviously the addition of Jabari Parker is huge, considering how talented this kid is. Parker was always Milwaukee's primary target in the 2014 Draft, so to snag him at No. 2 was an absolute steal. Another underrated move was claiming Kendall Marshall after the Los Angeles Lakers waived him this summer. He's a proven point guard off the bench.

Offseason Losses

Ramon Sessions
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Offseason Losses

Ramon Sessions
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Losses: PG Ramon Sessions, SF Carlos Delfino, PF Ekpe Udoh, C Miroslav Raduljica

Milwaukee was fortunate enough to get out from under Carlos Delfino's deal this summer, as he gave little to no production last season. Ramon Sessions will certainly be missed, but the Marshall and Bayless should supplement the point guard position pretty well. There weren't any major losses for the Bucks this offseason.

Starting Five Projection

Giannis Antetokounmpo
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Starting Five Projection

Giannis Antetokounmpo
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Starting Five: PG Brandon Knight, SG Giannis Antetokounmpo, SF Jabari Parker, PF Khris Middleton, C Larry Sanders

There were numerous rumors hinting at the possibility that Giannis Antetokounmpo could possibly start at the point guard position, but he's ultimately expected to play the mass amount of his minutes at shooting guard. This starting five is incredibly young, as none of them eclipse the age of 25. Growing pains will occur.

Bench Rotation

Kendall Marshall
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Bench Rotation

Kendall Marshall
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Key Role Players: PG Kendall Marshall, SG OJ Mayo, C John Henson

As long as OJ Mayo does not show up for the season opener 78 pounds overweight again, the Bucks' bench is molding into a solid group. John Henson has evidently grown since being drafted a in 2012, and Kendall Marshall played very well in stretches for the Lakers both in the starting lineup and off the bench last year.

Win/Loss Prediction

Jason Kidd
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Win/Loss Prediction

Jason Kidd
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Final Prediction: 28-54

As much talent that this Milwaukee team possesses, the inexperience will be the team's downfall in the end. However, 28 wins for this group would be a successful season, as they evolve and adjust their respective games to complement each other. As long as management keeps this roster intact, special things are ahead for the Bucks.

Joseph Crevier covers the New York Knicks for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, @JosephMCrevier, and add him to your network on Google.

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