2016 NBA Predictions: A look at each team in the league
By Keith Rivas
Milwaukee Bucks
Finishing last place in their division last year has to make the Bucks wonder how they can become a contender in the Eastern Conference.
Of any team with their divisional placement to blame for their lack of success, the Bucks should get the most right to complain.
The Central division is home to not only the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers, but also the Pacers, Bulls, and Pistons who all know how to make a name for themselves.
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Michael Carter-Williams was recently traded by the Bucks to to the division rival Bulls in return for Tony Snell.
Snell doesn’t offer much magic, but his backup in Jason Terry brings plenty of potential momentum.
Although in the latter stage of his career, Terry could prove to be the veteran leadership that the Bucks haven’t had too much of.
Jason Kidd has continued to take the mentor role with a grain of salt, and he’ll need to show progress on defense to remain the team’s head coach for the long-term.
Milwaukee sat right in the middle of the league’s defensive standings, allowing 103 points per game.
Season Prediction: (35-47), 5th in Central