Predicting the Milwaukee Bucks' 2015 Starting Five Following Free Agency

Predicting the Milwaukee Bucks' 2015 Starting Five Following Free Agency

By Ethan Rees

July 16, 2015

Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks — Just two years removed from a 15-67 season, the Milwaukee Bucks and their new management have been able to turn around a suffering franchise. They've since have hired a new coach, acquired a ton of young talent and become a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference. With the addition of free agent Greg Monroe, re-signing of Middleton and return of Jabari Parker, the team is on the verge of breaking through.

Just two years removed from a 15-67 season, the Milwaukee Bucks and their new management have been able to turn around a suffering franchise. They've since have hired a new coach, acquired a ton of young talent and become a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference. With the addition of free agent Greg Monroe, re-signing of Middleton and return of Jabari Parker, the team is on the verge of breaking through.

Michael Carter-Williams

Michael Carter-Williams

Point Guard: Michael Carter-Williams

Michael Carter-Williams — After being acquired in through a trade last season, MCW has served as a great point man for a team full of growing talent. He's a selfless player who does anything he can to make those on the floor with him that much better. Carter-Williams has averaged just under six assists per game in his three NBA seasons, a number that Bucks fans can expect to steadily rise during his time in Milwaukee.

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After being acquired in through a trade last season, MCW has served as a great point man for a team full of growing talent. He's a selfless player who does anything he can to make those on the floor with him that much better. Carter-Williams has averaged just under six assists per game in his three NBA seasons, a number that Bucks fans can expect to steadily rise during his time in Milwaukee.

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Khris Middleton

Khris Middleton

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Shooting Guard: Khris Middleton

Khris Middleton — Signing Middleton back this offseason was a huge move for the Bucks, as he provided a steady force in the rotation last year. They were able to lock him down for a another few years and the team has been able to assemble a strong young core around him. The 23-year-old averaged 13.4 points for the Bucks in the 2014-15 season, and may easily become head coach Jason Kidd's go to scorer.

Signing Middleton back this offseason was a huge move for the Bucks, as he provided a steady force in the rotation last year. They were able to lock him down for a another few years and the team has been able to assemble a strong young core around him. The 23-year-old averaged 13.4 points for the Bucks in the 2014-15 season, and may easily become head coach Jason Kidd's go to scorer.

Small Forward: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Small Forward: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo — The Greek Freak is one of the most unique, explosive players in the NBA, and is a game-changer for this young Bucks franchise. His height and monstrous wingspan paired with his natural offensive talent make him extremely versatile, allowing Kidd to move him around in a number of different spots. He will ultimately line up as the small forward on the average night for Milwaukee, putting him in his most comfortable position.

The Greek Freak is one of the most unique, explosive players in the NBA, and is a game-changer for this young Bucks franchise. His height and monstrous wingspan paired with his natural offensive talent make him extremely versatile, allowing Kidd to move him around in a number of different spots. He will ultimately line up as the small forward on the average night for Milwaukee, putting him in his most comfortable position.

Power Forward: Jabari Parker

Jabari Parker

Power Forward: Jabari Parker

Jabari Parker — Jabari Parker's rookie-year injury was a devastating setback to a promising talent. They've held him out of summer camp to give him a little extra healing time, but he should be ready to go for the start of the 2015-16 season. Kidd will likely use him as a power forward seeing as he's a bit bulkier than Giannis and can handle the four spot more easily. He has the potential to be a lethal scorer and leader for this franchise for a long time.

Jabari Parker's rookie-year injury was a devastating setback to a promising talent. They've held him out of summer camp to give him a little extra healing time, but he should be ready to go for the start of the 2015-16 season. Kidd will likely use him as a power forward seeing as he's a bit bulkier than Giannis and can handle the four spot more easily. He has the potential to be a lethal scorer and leader for this franchise for a long time.

Center: Greg Monroe

Greg Monroe

Center: Greg Monroe

Greg Monroe — The Milwaukee Bucks finally made a splash this offseason, signing big man Greg Monroe away from a number of interested teams. The young core that Kidd has brought together in Milwaukee has made the franchise an enticing location for free agents as of late, and they were able to get the guy they needed. Monroe will slide into the center spot for the team and will serve as the stopper they've been missing.

The Milwaukee Bucks finally made a splash this offseason, signing big man Greg Monroe away from a number of interested teams. The young core that Kidd has brought together in Milwaukee has made the franchise an enticing location for free agents as of late, and they were able to get the guy they needed. Monroe will slide into the center spot for the team and will serve as the stopper they've been missing.

Ethan Rees is a Milwaukee Bucks writer for www.RantSports.com. You can follow him on Twitter at @Reeses_Rants.

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