Welcome to the Bucks Stock Market! This is a totally legitimate (not really) market system that is run by the Gyro Step crew. We give players up stocks and down stocks following the conclusion of each game based on their performance. However, instead of being tweeted out through the Gyro Step account (which everyone should be following), the Bucks Stock Market valuations will be found exclusively on the GSPN Substack! This will be a way for us to give you all pseudo-game recaps while highlighting who we thought stood out. Let’s dive into it!
We technically had our first Milwaukee Bucks game of the 2021-22 season via a nationally televised preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies. While the only real contributor the Grizz were missing was Dillon Brooks, the Bucks were without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, Bobby Portis, Donte DiVincenzo, Rodney Hood, and Semi Ojeleye. While this means we cannot make any predictions about the Bucks ability to defend their title based on this game alone, we got to see the role players get their time to shine.
Grayson Allen 📈
My biggest takeaway from this game was how Allen looks like he can make an immediate impact with the Bucks. Will he start with Donte out to start the year? That remains to be seen, but 13 points on eight shots including 3-6 from deep is one heck of a first impression.
Jordan Nwora 📈
After his rookie year and the Olympics over the summer, Nwora seemed poised for a bigger role, and he showcased his scoring ability against Memphis. Still needs to work on his defense and passing, but an opportunity is there.
Sandro Mamukelashvili 📈
He is such a WEIRD player. I still have no idea what kind of role he can have with this team, but he did good things! There was even a point where Bud had him on the floor with Brook and it didn’t end poorly, so that’s a plus.
Johnny O’Bryant 📈
I promise, this is not insider trading. He looked good in his short few minutes on the court, setting solid screens and hitting his only attempt from deep! He would be a great backup big option, just saying…
Justin Robinson 📈
He hit his threes, which given his size, is his only real way of contributing at an NBA level.
Lisa Byington 📈
In her Bucks debut, Lisa killed it! Having to fill Jim’s shoes is a tall task, but it seems as if Lisa is well on her way to being a Bucks fan favorite for years to come.
Elijah Bryant 📉
Guy holding sign saying “Our expectations were low but holy f***”
Javin DeLaurier 📉
He really struggled to play any semblance of offense or defense, which isn’t ideal.
We’ll be back to cover Friday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets!