RIP
GM: Well, it was all in due time that things would change in Milwaukee. It came sooner than later, but the feel around the organization was that we just weren't what we thought we were. It is difficult to say farewell to the man, the myth, and the legend Ron OPtest but the organization decided to shake things up and change the direction of the franchise. We made our one last push lasts season, but couldn't advance far enough in the playoffs. With large salaries climbing and cap space to sign players disappearing while glaring hole emerged, we decided to sell high on assets. Well, planned to sell high. We didn't get everything we wanted for our players, but we feel that we did get enough to start our rebuild focused around two young talents in Brandon Jennings and Derrick Favors. GM: For those that missed out on our off-season, a quick recap: OJ Mayo for essentially the Bucks 2011 1st; Artest for rebuilding package that included Nikola Pekovic, #7 (soon to be Favors), and 2 future picks; Tony Parker for Kendrik Perkins and #25 (Luke Babbitt); Marcin Gortat for a future 1st. Signed a lot of project players like Maurice Speights and, and made a splash to bring in former Kings stand-out, Chris Douglas-Roberts. One thing that we do like is that we have 6 picks in the next 3 drafts (not counting the 3 picks we just had in the 2010 draft). We know that some of these won't pan out (Luke Babbitt already came in unfocused and 40 lbs overweight), but it gives us the opportunity AND flexibility to make some moves in the future. And if anyone knows this organization, they know we like to make moves.
GM: Our projected starting line-up is still in flux, but we envision getting Brandon Jennings the full reigns at the PG spot. Kendrick and Derrick will man the front court, with Pekovic coming off the bench. CDR will flip flop between both wing positions. Jordan Farmar and Eric Gordon will rotate in at the 2. The rest is up for grabs.
GM: I'll open it up for questions.
