Eighteen months ago, the Milwaukee Bucks were at an organizational crossroads. Following the surprise departure of John Hammond, the Bucks were faced with the task of replacing their general manager on a tight deadline, and whoever got the job would have an even bigger mandate: build a contender around Giannis Antetokounmpo.
At the time, the Bucks were in a very different place. Jabari Parker prowled the baseline. Jason Kidd manned the sideline. If you listen closely, you can still hear the echoes of Greg Monroe yelling out, “And one!