Acquiring Eric Bledsoe is a solid move by the playoff-hopeful Bucks

Early November proved to be an auspicious time for then Phoenix Suns star Eric Bledsoe. It had began with a tweet that had said “I don’t wanna be here,” implying to Suns management that Bledsoe had been keen on getting traded. This had been in the wake of a not-so-exciting Phoenix 0-3 season start. 

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The Alabama native has since gotten what he wished, starting for the Milwaukee Bucks alongside the Greek behemoth Giannis Antetokounmpo just a week after, finishing with 13 points and helping the team get a huge statement win over the Spurs. 

Getting Bledsoe is a sound decision for the Bucks, which had to give up Greg Monroe and protected future first- and second-round picks. This is mainly because Milwaukee needs a good ball handler to pace the team and add order in the Bucks’ non-fastbreak-oriented plays. He makes it easier for Antetokounmpo and shooter Khris Middleton to do their thing. His presence also relieves the pressure on last year’s top rookie Malcolm Brogdon and Aussie star Matthew Dellavedova for facilitating the offense. 

As of this writing, and with Bledsoe inserted in the Bucks lineup, Milwaukee is ranked 7th in the Eastern Conference with an over .500 record of 12-10. And in a breakout year for Antetokounmpo, who is a leading early candidate for this season’s MVP award, Bledsoe might just be the missing piece of the puzzle to, at the very least, take the team to the playoffs. 

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Hello, my name’s Kevin Rolle. I went to school in the University of Alabama so I’m a big fan of the Crimson Tide football team. Though I mostly write about Alabama college sports, I also write about professional sports like the NBA and NFL. More sports news and updates here.