Milwaukee Bucks are one of the top teams in the NBA for next season. They will be likely the first or second seed in the Eastern Conference when the playoffs roll around in April 2020. Before the start of the season, NBA.com’s John Schuhmann takes a survey of all the NBA general managers. In what should be a surprise to no one, Milwaukee Bucks finished high all over the place according to front office NBA members. That is a good sign for Bucks fans that this could be a real year for them and one that could be their most memorable year in some time. Here were some of the numbers behind it.

Milwaukee finished second in teams that will win the NBA Finals. The only team that finished higher was the Los Angeles Clippers. A majority of GM’s believe that the Bucks will be the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Three out of every four general managers believe the Bucks will be the best team in the Eastern Conference. That’s a far cry compared to how people in the national media are projecting it where people are higher on the Sixers. There is not one GM that thinks Milwaukee will finish less than the second seed in the Eastern Conference.

Not surprising, the praise for Giannis Antetokounmpo is seen in high regard too. Giannis was the favorite to go back-to-back for Most Valuable Player. Antetokounmpo would also be the top player to start a franchise. 86% of NBA GMs would choose the Greek Freak. He also rates as the top power forward, most versatile player, and the best international player. Antetokounmpo figures to be a beast this season.

As for Mike Budenholzer, NBA GMs think highly of him too. The GMs believe that Budenholzer has the second-best offense in the NBA as well as the second-best defense. He is the only coach that is in the top three in both categories. GMs also rate Budenholzer the third-best coach in the NBA only behind Gregg Popovich and Erik Spoelstra ahead of him.

While Bucks fans should manage their expectations for the season, there are reasons to believe it will be an incredible season.

Charlie.