The Worst Has Happened To Milwaukee Star

Under Mike Budenholzer’s guidance, the Milwaukee Bucks have always placed a high priority on their players’ health. Maybe this explains why it’s so annoying that injuries are mounting only one week before the postseason kicks off.

After Budenholzer moved to Milwaukee, he significantly cut down on the amount of time his best players—Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo—played. Prior to Budenholzer joining the team in 2018–19, Antetokounmpo averaged 36.7 minutes per night; he hasn’t played more than 33 minutes since. Middleton never played more than 33.4 games a game, down from 36.4 before. When Jrue Holiday was acquired from the New Orleans Pelicans in a trade, he met a similar end.

When it comes to player management, Milwaukee is cautious and puts long-term success ahead of immediate wins. Additionally, they are infamous for providing hazy injury bulletins, frequently