The Milwaukee Bucks saw a major regression a season ago, going from 41 wins in 2014-15 to 33 wins last year. Headed into 2015-16, newly-signed Milwaukee point guard Matthew Dellavedova is hoping for a Bucks’ return to the postseason. From ESPN’s Jake Michaels:
“We definitely want to get into the playoffs, that’s our main target,” Dellavedova told ESPN.
“They made the playoffs two years ago and looked really good in the first round against Chicago. It was a bit of a down year for them last year with injuries, but the development of their young players is really exciting for the future.”
Dellavedova brings playoff experience to Milwaukee; in each of his last two seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team made the NBA Finals. This past year, of course, they won the championship. Dellavedova also spoke about winning it all, and then leaving the Cavaliers to sign with the Bucks:
“Leaving Cleveland was tough because I had a great three years there and they gave me my first opportunity,” Dellavedova told ESPN.
“Winning the title is going to give you a bond with those guys for life, and the way the city embraced me made leaving even harder.
“But I’m excited about the opportunity in Milwaukee, especially to step into a bit more of a leadership role. Obviously at Cleveland we had Kyrie [Irving] being the point guard which puts a ceiling on what you can achieve.”
Dellavedova looks forward to playing under Jason Kidd:
“To be able to learn from one of the greatest point guards of all time in Jason Kidd is going to be cool, and something I’m really excited about. I cannot wait.”
