As the Milwaukee Bucks proudly sit atop the East, holding a 17-3 record that’s tied with the Lakers for the league’s best, their success is down to a wide variety of factors.
Most obviously, the MVP-caliber play of Giannis Antetokounmpo drives the team forward, but there’s still more than the Greek Freak that makes this team tick.
Part of that is the sheer number of role players who are always engaged, prepared to contribute, and ready to give energy when opportunities come their way. On that front, there’s one duo that particularly comes to mind.