The Bucks have not had a strong start to the season, but as Donte DiVincenzo continues to recover from a June ankle surgery, hopes are high for the impact he may have. | Wikimedia Commons
The Bucks have not had a strong start to the season, but as Donte DiVincenzo continues to recover from a June ankle surgery, hopes are high for the impact he may have. | Wikimedia Commons
Heading into the regular season, the Milwaukee Bucks had a fairly even showing on the court with a 3-3 preseason record, yet the only significant point spreads have come during Milwaukee wins.
That trend was upset Oct. 21, when the Miami Heat trounced the Bucks 137-95, yet the Bucks began a gradual comeback with a 121-11 win over the San Antonio Spurs just a few days later, and hopes are high with the potential shown in the Bucks lineup.
"#Bucks guard Donte DiVincenzo is progressing after an ankle injury in the first round of the playoffs led to surgery," Jim Owczarski recently tweeted along with a photo of players practicing.
DiVincenzo had surgery in June to deal with a torn ligament in his left ankle. He was named by Fansided as one of three "breakout" players for the Bucks coming into the season.
Fansided writer Bradshaw Furlong opined that DiVincenzo has the potential to be the most impactful breakout player for the season, even despite an expected slow and gradual start to his season.
In his fourth season, DiVincenzo has been showing consistent improvement in three-point shooting, as well as improving defensively.
Furlong also named Grayson Allen and Jordan Nwora as players to watch this season.
During their most recent win against the Spurs, DiVincenzo didn't get any time on the court. Yet, Allen saw 26 minutes of play time, scoring 10 points and making one assist for the Bucks. Nwora also put in time with 21 minutes during which he scored seven points and one assist.
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