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NBA: Ranking the Boston Celtics’ biggest threats in the Eastern Conference

By Michael Saenz

NBA Boston Celtics Gordon Hayward (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 18: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrates with teammates during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on October 18, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bucks defeat the Celtics 108-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 18: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrates with teammates during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on October 18, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bucks defeat the Celtics 108-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Milwaukee Bucks

I’m fascinated with how the Milwaukee Bucks look this season under new head coach Mike Budenholzer. This team has always had elite talent on their roster, but continued to disappoint after Giannis Antetokounmpo.

However, maybe a bit part of that was because of their head coaches in the past – specifically, Jason Kidd, who failed to get this team to reach its potential. Even though the Bucks lost Jabari Parker this summer (in free agency) this team is still littered with interesting and great talent.

Khris Middleton quietly had a great season a year ago, 20 points, five rebounds and four assists per game. Expect him to take a bigger role on the team next season, along with Giannis who continues to get better. Malcolm Brogdon and Thon Maker are two other young prospects that should be kept an eye on this season.

Milwaukee has the potential to be extremely dangerous this season, and quite frankly it might just come down to Budenholzer’s influence on the roster.

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