The post-Giannis era just kicked off with a bang in Las Vegas. The Milwaukee Bucks wrapped up their Summer League run with a 2-3 record, grabbing wins in their final two games after a tough 0-3 start. Honestly, though, the record isn’t even the main story here. The real takeaway is the absolute sigh of relief for Bucks fans after both of their first-round draft picks, Brayden Burries and Nate Ament, showed some serious flashes of what’s to come. It’s exciting to see that kind of talent emerging early.
“Buzzer Beater Burries” Just Put the League on Notice
Brayden Burries came into Summer League largely as a total afterthought, seriously overlooked. Especially compared to his fellow top-ten draftees and even some of his new Bucks teammates, if you checked the comment sections. I even heard talk of a “Brayden Burries Boredom” piece before the games started, that’s how little buzz he had! But oh man, did he feel that oversight and prove everyone wrong. Burries wasn’t just good, he was *the* best player on the court, plain and simple, no matter who he was up against. The numbers are insane: he averaged 23.5 points, 4.5 boards, 4.3 assists, 2.0 steals, and a block per game over four contests, all while shooting a ridiculous 50% from the field and 36.4% from deep. And he did it all with unfathomable efficiency, like he’d been playing pro ball for years. This dude is a true three-level scorer. He was bodying defenders to get into the paint, drilling pull-up middies, and splashing “Did you see that!?” treys, complete with some absolutely jaw-dropping step-backs. He played like he’d been there before. He finished with an A+ grade for a reason. Get ready for “Buzzer Beater Burries,” folks, because this guy looks like a rotational piece for the real Bucks squad from day one.
Ament’s Strong Finish and Other Standouts
While Burries absolutely stole the show, Nate Ament’s Summer League experience was a real roller coaster, no doubt. He had a pretty passive first three games, making no real positive impact, which had to make some fans nervous. But give the kid credit, he finished incredibly strong, hinting that he’s definitely on the right path for his development. Averaging 11.2 points and 4.8 rebounds across five games, he still shot 50% from the field and a respectable 38.9% from beyond the arc. That late surge, showing resilience and growth, is exactly what you want to see from a first-round pick figuring things out. Beyond the top two, guys like Kasparas Jakučionis, Bogoljub Markovic, Pete Nance, and Kam Jones all had their moments too, proving this Bucks squad has some intriguing depth in the pipeline.
This Summer League just gave us a serious preview of the post-Giannis era in Milwaukee. Brayden Burries looks ready to jump right into the rotation, and Nate Ament’s strong finish suggests he’s not far behind, definitely on the right trajectory. Bucks fans should be absolutely pumped about the potential these rookies are bringing to the table. We can’t wait to see how they translate this early success to the real games when the season kicks off.
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Originally reported by Brew Hoop.
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