A 2020 NBA Finals matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and Milwaukee Bucks is unlikely, but these teams provide nice contrast for one another. In the backcourt, the Bucks figure to overwhelm nearly every team they face who lack the length and talent to match Giannis Antetokounmpo and Matthew Dellavedova. The New Orleans Pelicans are no exception.
Thon Maker, Jabari Parker, and Khris Middleton are the right sort of positionless, and Jason Kidd has the goods to maximize them. Similar to the Pelicans, this team is desparate for shooting, but if any of these core young players can become a plus from outside, everything opens up a bit and begins to make more sense.