After trading away three players and five second round selections to acquire him this past season, the Milwaukee Bucks made it clear that they were fond of Jae Crowder.
With that in mind, it always seemed like they envisioned him being a part of their long-term plans rather than a mercenary. Despite how things played out during his first few months in Milwaukee, where he was primarily glued to the bench, it always seemed like Crowder may be open to sticking around in Milwaukee, given his love for the city and the new coaching regime. Indeed, Crowder put his name on the dotted line of a one-year deal this off-season to stay in town.