Eric Bledsoe Joins Giannis & Bucks!
By:Tyrone Montgomery Jr.
Sports Columnist-LMS Network
The Milwaukee Bucks have traded for point guard Eric Bledsoe. With the trade, the Bucks are sending Forward Greg Monroe along with a First-Round and Second- Round Draft Pick to The Suns. This was in wake of the tweet Bledsoe sent out on Twitter saying “I Don’t Want To Be Here.” Bledsoe started his career in LA with The Clippers, but after 3 seasons there, he was then moved to The Phoenix Suns. Things haven’t gone smoothly there at all. It’s been said that they have been tanking over the years and Bledsoe wants to win. Throughout his tenure in Phoenix, The Suns have had a record of 144-201. Health has been an issue, as Bledsoe have suffered with a number of injuries there as well, and has never been to the Playoffs with the Suns either.
The Suns seem to be going in a different direction as they are rebuilding and aiming for youth. With this trade, Eric Bledsoe now joins one of the best players in The NBA, Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak has quickly risen to the top of the league over the past few seasons, as he made his very first NBA All-star team last season while this season, he leads the league in scoring with 31 points per game. This Bucks team also has the reigning Rookie of The Year, Malcolm Brogden, who has proven to be a really good 2-Way player with the ability to stretch the floor as well. This team also includes a sniper from beyond the ark that has great size and athleticism, Kris Middleton. Once Middleton gets hot, it’s practically “Game-Over.” The Bucks also have a former #2 Overall Pick from 2014, Jabari Parker. Parker has always been good, but this past season, he looked as if he was turning into a Superstar with career highs in Points, Rebounds, and Assist. Parker averaged 20 PPG, 6 RPG, along with 3 APG in just 51 Games last season before going down with yet another ACL Tear. Health has been an issue for this team, as Middleton missed a big chunk of last season too with a hamstring strain. In fact, Middleton’s first game last season was the game Jabari Parker tore his ACL. The Milwaukee Bucks are also well coached by a Hall of Fame Player, Jason Kidd. Kidd has won in the NBA as a player, so he knows what it takes to win as a coach too. He has all the tools on this team to win. With the addition of Eric Bledsoe, If “FULLY HEALTHY”, look for The Bucks to be the team to now “PUSH” the struggling Cleveland Cavaliers, especially with the horrifying Injury with Gordon Hayward of the Boston Celtics.
On the other hand, The Suns have gone from bad to worse. They seem to be going into a direction that they find themselves lost at. While they have a talented roster, a lot of these guys are raw. They are all young, and could use some seasoning of experience when it comes to refining their games. Devin Booker is the face of the franchise. However, he’s going to need help. Josh Jackson is good too. However, he, along with Marquese Criss and Dragon Bender fall under the group of raw players. Patience is going to be needed in the case of The Phoenix Suns.
A major issue that is now occurring in Phoenix is one that occurred in Philadelphia. This team now has way too many big men. They already have the two young guys I mentioned, Marquese Criss and Dragon Bender. They also have Tyson Chandler and Alex Len. With the trade, they just made they now have Greg Monroe. This team isn’t done dealing just yet. Look for them to go all in on this year’s upcoming NBA Draft. Although they just traded for Greg Monroe, I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s traded yet again along with Tyson Chandler. They want to go young and they want draft picks. For now, Phoenix Fans must continue to weather the storm in the hot desert. But they can do so with a smile on their face, because they have a future star in the making, Devin Booker. The man did score 70 Points in a game last season. The future could shine bright in the desert.
