Pairing the phrases “Milwaukee Bucks” and “NBA Finals” has seemed incongruous for so long, the words still stick to the roof of my mouth when I try to utter them. We need not spill any more ink about Jason Kidd’s tenure, which felt akin to marching directly into the high tide. Under Coach Bud and Jon Horst’s steady reign though, the excuses to keep casting doubt on this team are receding, fast. Day after day, we are blessed to look at the NBA standings and see the Bucks perched atop, glancing downward at their competitors.