Milwaukee Bucks had a few things on their to-do list in free agency. One was signing Khris Middleton, and the other one was inking Brook Lopez to a new deal. They accomplished both. A couple of hours before free agency actually began on Sunday evening, news came out that Lopez will be returning to the Milwaukee on a four-year 52 million dollar deal. The big man cashed in after getting a one-year deal from the Bucks. Lopez deserved it without question, and one of the most vital parts of Milwaukee’s success last season returns for the next four seasons.

Lopez is a unique talent that is not around the league. Everyone is replaceable, obviously. But next to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Lopez might have been the second-most irreplaceable player on Milwaukee’s 2018-2019 roster. While it’s crazy to think about, it is likely true. There is no player in the league that can say they made as many three-pointers as Lopez did and blocked as many shots as he did. He is a weird combination of a dynamic three-point shooter with being a force at the rim. How many guys can say that around the league?

The most exciting part of the Lopez return is Mike Budenholzer getting to play the role of a mad scientist. My guess is he will have some new wrinkles to his offense with Lopez and other parts of the Bucks offense. Maybe they take Brook to post a little bit more offense because the secret will definitely be out on his three-point shooting ability. They will definitely try to do different things with him this season compared to last year. It usually takes a coach two or three years to really find his stride with the guys he has on his roster. The fact the Bucks did so much in year one should make everyone excited about next season.

It is great to have Lopez, the player, and personality, back in Milwaukee for another four years.

Charlie.