[OutsiderFan]

You have an odd conception of “nobody” as most people have them with the clearest path to the NBA finals.

BC

Any time I hear sports talk pundits discuss championship favorites, it's always Clippers and Lakers or Lakers and Clippers.  I haven't heard anyone say they believe in the Bucks.

As for me, I am skeptical. Giannis is obviously a freak athlete, and Khris Middleton has become almost elite, and I love their depth, but Giannis only scored 19 against Toronto.  He had 17 rebounds and 8 assists, but he was really neutralized by the Raptors a lot more than you'd expect. He can't go out and give you 40 against the best teams, like a LeBron or KD, or Kawhi. 

Giannis has improved his outside shooting, but he is still a poor FT shooter. It was shocking to me to see him being defended so well by Toronto and even blocked by the reed-thin Chris Boucher last night. These facts give me reservations about crowning the Bucks even though they are putting up crazy good numbers and beat the Raptors in Toronto last night by 11.

[OutsiderFan]

You have an odd conception of “nobody” as most people have them with the clearest path to the NBA finals.

BC

Any time I hear sports talk pundits discuss championship favorites, it's always Clippers and Lakers or Lakers and Clippers.  I haven't heard anyone say they believe in the Bucks.

As for me, I am skeptical. Giannis is obviously a freak athlete, and Khris Middleton has become almost elite, and I love their depth, but Giannis only scored 19 against Toronto.  He had 17 rebounds and 8 assists, but he was really neutralized by the Raptors a lot more than you'd expect. He can't go out and give you 40 against the best teams, like a LeBron or KD, or Kawhi. 

Giannis has improved his outside shooting, but he is still a poor FT shooter. It was shocking to me to see him being defended so well by Toronto and even blocked by the reed-thin Chris Boucher last night. These facts give me reservations about crowning the Bucks even though they are putting up crazy good numbers and beat the Raptors in Toronto last night by 11.