Milwaukee Bucks: The Key to Restoring “Elite Defense” in the Upcoming Season Will Be Brook Lopez

If he hasn’t already, Milwaukee Bucks big man Brook Lopez, 36, is unquestionably approaching the end of his playing days.

Whatever the case, the two-time All-Defense center emerged to demonstrate his continued ability to be one of the NBA’s best defenders last season.

In fact, Eric Nehm of The Athletic, a club insider for the Bucks, is adamant that Lopez will play a major role in helping the franchise become a top defensive team again in 2024–2025.

Nehm just released a long study on the adjustments that the Bucks must do in order to develop into a top defensive team for the upcoming campaign.

They weren’t exactly doing this last season, and the fact that they were eliminated in the first round of the NBA Playoffs for the second consecutive year is evidence of that.

Nehm believes that if Milwaukee is to be a real contender for the championship the next year, they will have to make big defensive changes. According to the reporter, Lopez is where it all begins.

Giannis Antetokounmpo will undoubtedly continue to be Milwaukee’s most vital player on both sides of the ball. It is also true, though, that Lopez—who previously finished second in the Defensive Player of the Year voting—will unquestionably be a key member of the Bucks in 2024–25, especially when it comes to defense.

This club will succeed next season if Lopez can establish himself as the Bucks’ strong defensive anchor.

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