Milwaukee Bucks lottery pick Brayden Burries isn’t wasting any time showing what he’s made of, absolutely going off in Summer League action. The former Arizona Wildcat torched the competition, averaging an insane 23.5 points per contest over just four games. That’s the kind of production that makes you sit up and take notice right away.
Bucks Found a Two-Way Monster
It wasn’t just about the scoring for Burries either. This kid filled up the stat sheet like it was his job, grabbing 4.5 rebounds, dishing out 4.3 assists, snagging two steals, and swatting away a block per game. Talk about an all-around force! We already knew he was a problem during his freshman year at Arizona, where he averaged a solid 16.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.2 blocks. That’s a serious two-way talent, plain and simple, and he’s bringing that same energy to the next level.
Draft Day Steal Confirmed
With those kinds of numbers, it’s really no shock that ESPN just named Burries the biggest draft-day steal in their latest poll. He didn’t just win it; he dominated the conversation, pulling in six out of 13 votes in that category. The next closest guy was Yaxel Lendeborg, who went one pick after Burries, and he couldn’t even crack more than two votes. This isn’t just some random hot take; this is major recognition from around the league. The Bucks landed Burries at No. 10 and Nate Ament at No. 12, thanks to the Giannis Antetokoumpo trade, and it looks like they really nailed that first one.
What’s Next for Milwaukee’s Young Guns
Now, while nobody’s expecting the Bucks to suddenly make a deep playoff run next season, what they *are* getting is a massive opportunity for their young core. Guys like Burries, Ament, and recent trade acquisition Kel’el Ware are all slated for valuable minutes to develop at the NBA level. Seeing what Burries has already flashed, giving him that court time is going to be huge. Bucks fans should be absolutely hyped watching this rebuild unfold because Burries looks like the real deal, ready to light it up.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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