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The encouraging performance of the Milwaukee Bucks’ Larry Sanders

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When Milwaukee Bucks power forward Larry Sanders was drafted by GM John Hammond in June, Hammond and coach Scott Skiles knew he was raw offensively, but felt he could be an immediate defensive contributor thanks to his pterodactyl-like wing span and natural instincts. By Jake McCormick If John Hammond and Scott Skiles were speaking in stat lines about Larry Sanders' … [Read more...] about The encouraging performance of the Milwaukee Bucks’ Larry Sanders

Milwaukee Bucks GM isn’t sleeping on 2009-10 successes

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By Jake McCormick In his end of the year press conference, Milwaukee Bucks GM John Hammond was quick to deflect his NBA Executive of the Year accomplishments onto coach Scott Skiles and his players. “Obviously, it was a very enjoyable season, any time you have a season where you overachieve, those are the most fun,” Hammond said. “I think Scott Skiles, his staff, and the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks GM isn’t sleeping on 2009-10 successes

The Milwaukee Bucks are still the hottest team in the NBA

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By Jake McCormick Walking through Grand Avenue Mall on Saturday, I saw a hefty stock of Milwaukee Bucks merchandise displayed in the front of a sporting goods store. A year ago, the Bucks weren't even a blip on Wisconsin's sports radar. The city has started to believe in their 36-29 record and it's only a matter of time before the rest of the NBA catches on. … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Bucks are still the hottest team in the NBA

Salmons, Ilyasova carry Bucks to victory over the disarmed Wizards

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By Jake McCormick After the Milwaukee Bucks' overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks Sunday to cap off a 2-1 road trip that boosted the team above .500, I Tweeted and Facebooked that the bandwagon for casual Bucks fans is now officially boarding. After tonight's 100-87 win against the Washington Wizards, the wagon should be selling tickets faster to a Coheed and Cambria concert, … [Read more...] about Salmons, Ilyasova carry Bucks to victory over the disarmed Wizards

Milwaukee Bucks early 2000s dominate all-decade team

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By Jake McCormick The last 10 years of Milwaukee Bucks basketball have followed a  success arc similar to former point guard Damon Stoudamire. When Stoudamire broke into the league as a Toronto Raptor, he won the Rookie of the Year award and averaged 20 points and nine assists in two and a half years in Canada. After a trade to Portland, Stoudamire’s role diminished and he … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks early 2000s dominate all-decade team

Bucks continue bad first half, strong second half trend with 99-85 win over Nets

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By Jake McCormick Editor’s note: I’ll be updating The Sports Bank Twitter status from the Bradley Center on a regular basis, and I’ll have a reaction to this weekend’s games on Monday. Milwaukee Bucks head coach Scott Skiles must be the best motivational speaker since Tony Robbins. For the third game in a row, the Bucks were trailing at halftime before finishing the game … [Read more...] about Bucks continue bad first half, strong second half trend with 99-85 win over Nets