NBA: 5 championship contenders after Kawhi Leonard’s decision

Milwaukee Bucks

The 2018-19 season was a considerable sample size to know that the Milwaukee Bucks are for real. They are the perfect example of a team that is constructed around their superstar’s strengths. The freakish ability of Giannis Antetokounmpo which makes him unstoppable at times and the collective shooting of the Bucks go hand in glove.

With the East being a relatively easy road to the finals than the West, especially since Kawhi skipped town, the Bucks are probably the favourites to make the finals. With the presence of the reigning league MVP and the complementary pieces around him, the Bucks are good enough to be in play for the title if they get there.

The thing which makes the Bucks so dangerous is the collective length that they have on the floor and how that affects teams on the defensive end of the floor. With respect to talent, fit, and skillset the Bucks are right up there amongst the contenders. How much they’ve matured after last season’s playoff loss and how they can replace the services of Malcolm Brogdon before the trade deadline are two factors which can make or break the Bucks chances this time around.