While some franchises are hugely hyped, others are still flying under the radar today. For some observers, some cases are quite astounding… Doris Burke, renowned journalist at ESPN, has also recently claimed that a team should be taken more seriously.
As for who is going to become champion, the list of candidates is quite prestigious this year. At the head of it, we obviously find the Lakers and the Nets who are heavily armed for the months to follow. Others also evoke Golden State, which intends to play elbows after the return of Klay Thompson, or even Dallas or the Sixers. Even the Clippers are entitled to endorsements!
Nevertheless, one team is sometimes left out, and not the least: Milwaukee. And this, while the Bucks are defending champions! A finding that disturbs many observers, including Doris Burke. The veteran journalist ofESPN has also allowed a sacred outing on the subject, in the middle of the broadcast of the Dallas-Charlotte match. According to her, not to talk about Giannis & co. would be a nice dumpling:
Doris Burke sees Milwaukee as the team to take down
Doris Burke on the defending champion Milwaukee @Bucks not getting the respect they’re getting heading into this season (With @DavePasch)#NBATwitter #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/fubcvBGscY
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Can we stop disrespecting champions? No one is talking about Milwaukee. Champions walk differently, they wear different, they feel different. Giannis is unleashed. I think we better not underestimate the reigning champions.
In the shadow of LA and Brooklyn, Mike Budenholzer’s men quietly continue their preparation for the title defense. Other than PJ Tucker, no impact player has left the franchise, who has even taken the liberty of adding Rodney Hood to the roster. Suffice to say that the Fallow Deer will have no problem finding a collective chemistry during the fall, since it is already present.
On top of that, we could see the Greek Freak come back transformed in 2021-22, and that is not a good sign for any of his opponents. MVP of the Finals against the Suns, Antetokounmpo does not want to stop there and double the stake this year. If the team around him manages to maintain his level of last year, then could well see Milwaukee in the Finals in a few months. After all, you should never underestimate the heart of a champion.
One thing is certain, the words of Doris Burke must have pleased a lot of people in Wisconsin. We wouldn’t be surprised if she gets a standing ovation the next time she comes to the Fiserv Forum!
