(LEARFIELD/BUCKS) – This afternoon is another chance for the young Bucks on Milwaukee’s roster to show their value.
Several stood out in the season opening loss at Washington.
Kasparas Jakucionis scored 15 points in 26 minutes and had an impressive court presence.
Guard Brayden Burries scored a dozen points, had five rebounds, and connected on both of his 3-point attempts.
Not playing as well were Kel’el Ware and veteran Kyle Kuzma.
They have the chance to change that against the Bulls at the Fiserv Forum.
The Bulls will be looking to bounce back from a season-opening loss by 43 points to the Toronto Raptors.
Bucks to pay tribute to Don Nelson: The Milwaukee Bucks will pay tribute to Hall of Fame head coach Don “Nellie” Nelson during their home opener today, Oct. 23, at 3 p.m. CT against the Chicago Bulls.
The Bucks will honor Nelson’s legacy throughout today’s game, beginning with a pregame tribute and moment of silence. Players will wear custom warmup shirts that feature Nelson’s signature fish tie, which he began wearing in 1986 after the NBA instituted a dress code requiring ties for head coaches, and Bucks staff will support by wearing Ralph Marlin original fish ties and special lapel pins.
Nelson served as the head coach of the Bucks for 11 seasons from 1976-87 and helped define one of the greatest eras in franchise history. Celebrated for his innovative approach to the game of basketball and his larger-than-life personality, Nelson was awarded two NBA Coach of the Year awards with the Bucks and he remains the franchise’s all-time leader in head coaching wins with 540 regular season victories. He passed away in August at the age of 86.
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