As young players try to find their footing in the NBA, achieving any level of competence and consistency on the defensive end is frequently one of the biggest obstacles that stands in their way of regular minutes.
With the Milwaukee Bucks boasting the league’s best defense for the second season running, and their eyes firmly set on winning it all this June, that issue is likely even more pressing on Mike Budenholzer’s team.
As Donte DiVincenzo has flourished this season, his effectiveness defensively has been crucial in earning the trust of the coaching staff and his teammates, and then giving him the kind of playing time that can lead to offensive improvements too.