NBA: Predicting The Next Wave Of Championship Contenders

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Apr 12, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard

O.J. Mayo

(00), forward

Giannis Antetokounmpo

(34), guard

Khris Middleton

(22), and center

John Henson

(31) react after the Bucks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 96-73 to clinch a playoff spot at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Milwaukee Bucks

2014-15 Record: 41-41

Is it not about time for the Milwaukee Bucks to be a contender again?

They’ve been stuck in mid-table purgatory for years but finally struck oil by landing Jabari Parker and “The Greek Freak” Giannis Antetokoumnpo. Add in one of the best young coaches in the NBA, Jason Kidd, and the Bucks will be in the playoffs regularly in no time.

After accelerating the rebuilding process, by making the playoffs one year removed from having the No. 2 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, the Bucks look to do more of the same this season after inking Greg Monroe.

Estimated Time Before Contention: 4 years

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