After each game, Brew Hoop evaluates each Buck’s individual performance with a letter grade. At this season’s 25% mark, we decided to check the Bucks’ grades as a progress report, but now that we have hit the halfway point, it’s time to see how the grades turned out since last check. Below are the players’ first-quarter averages, current averages, their most common grades, and their highs and lows. You will probably notice an unfortunate trend.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Q1 average: A-
- Current average: B+
- Most common grade: A (nine games)
- Best grade: A+, October 26 (Cavaliers) and November 17 (Cavaliers)
- Lowest grade: D, January 15 (Spurs)
Myles Turner
- Q1 average: B-
- Current average: C+
- Most common grade: B- (six games)
- Best grade: A, November 7 (Bulls), December 29 (Hornets)
- Lowest grade: F, January 15 (Spurs)
Ryan Rollins
- Q1 average: B+
- Current average: B
- Most common grade: B (eleven games)
- Best grade: A+, October 28 (Knicks) and 30 (Warriors), December 27 (Bulls)
- Lowest grade: D-, January 15 (Spurs)
Kevin Porter Jr
- Q1 average: Incomplete
- Current average: B-
- Most common grade: A, A-, and B+ (three games)
- Best grade: A+, December 6 (Pistons)
- Lowest grade: F, January 15 (Spurs)
AJ Green
- Q1 average: B-
- Current average: C+
- Most common grade: B (eight games)
- Best grade: A, October 26 (Cavaliers), November 29 (Nets), December 3 (Pistons)
- Lowest grade: F, December 21 (Timberwolves), January 4 (Kings) and 15 (Spurs
Gary Trent Jr.
- Q1 average: C+
- Current average: C
- Most common grade: C+ (six games)
- Best grade: B+, October 22 (Wizards) and 24 (Raptors), November 1 (Kings) and 26 (Heat)
- Lowest grade: F, October 26 (Cavaliers), December 21 (Timberwolves), January 2 (Hornets) and 15 (Spurs)
Bobby Portis
- Q1 average: C+
- Current average: C+
- Most common grade: B+ (five games)
- Best grade: A, November 24 (Blazers)
- Lowest grade: D, October 22 (Wizards), November 28 (Knicks), January 15 (Spurs)
Kyle Kuzma
- Q1 average: B
- Current average: C+
- Most common grade: B+ (four games)
- Best grade: A+, November 14 (Hornets)
- Lowest grade: F, November 15 (Lakers), January 13 (Timberwolves)
Jericho Sims
- Q1 average: C+
- Current average: C+
- Most common grade: C and C+ (two games each)
- Best grade: A+, December 3 (Pistons)
- Lowest grade: D, November 24 (Blazers)
Gary Harris
- Q1 average: B-
- Current average: C+
- Most common grade: C (four games)
- Best grade: A-, November 14 (Hornets), January 7 (Warriors)
- Lowest grade: C, November 20 (Sixers) and 26 (Heat)
Doc Rivers
- Q1 average: B-
- Current average C
- Most common grade: C (five games)
- Best grade: A, October 30 (Warriors), November 7 (Bulls)
- Lowest grade: F, December 14 (Nets), January 13 (Timberwolves) and 15 (Spurs)
The following received incompletes due to injury and/or
lack of playing time in quarter 2: Amir Coffey, Andre Jackson Jr., Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Alex Antetokounmpo, Pete Nance, Taurean Prince, and Cole Anthony.
Unsurprisingly, Milwaukee’s declining performance over the last several weeks affected these grades. Almost all the players—except Bobby Portis—saw their average drop, with Kuzma seeing the largest drop from a B to C+. Giannis, Ryan Rollins, and Bobby are the only main rotational players to not receive an F grade this season, and Gary Trent Jr. is still hoping for his first A.
Some of the worst games of the season, like losses against Brooklyn, Minnesota, and San Antonio, really hurt the averages with plenty of D or F grades. Doc Rivers saw his average drop from a B- to a C, and given his uninspiring coaching, he will likely continue a downward trend. In January alone, Doc averages a 1.62 GPA, which would put him closer to the C- range. Rivers will be on an IEP until further notice.
