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“Bucks Been Taking Nothing But Ws”: Fans in a Fit of Emotions as Former NBA Champion Joins Giannis Antetokounmpo at Milwaukee

Published 07/05/2022, 8:58 AM EDT

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The Milwaukee Bucks have entered the free agency with a bang. The 2020-21 NBA champions were determined to add some depth in the center position this offseason to relieve star player Giannis Antetokounmpo of some of his minutes. The Bucks recently added Utah Jazz star player Joe Ingles to their roster. Another signing that the Bucks made was giving Serge Ibaka a 1-year deal.

NBA Twitter started to blow up upon hearing the news of former NBA champion with Toronto Raptors, Serge Ibaka signing with the Bucks. Fans took to Twitter to praise the Bucks for their signings this off-season.

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The Bucks also used their lottery pick to draft Mar Jon Beauchamp this season. This off-season, the Bucks have added veterans and young blood to their team and are preparing for a championship. Moreover, their signings have riled up NBA fans who are enthused about the new players. The tweet announcing Serge Ibaka’s return to the Bucks gained around 10000 likes in the first hour itself.

NBA Twitter fans are excited to see Ibaka suit up with Giannis Antetokounmpo

Twitter was going crazy as NBA insider and analyst Shams Charania announced the Center’s signing. Ibaka‘s addition would help Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s minute distribution since the two play the same position.

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Moreover, it will also open the floor for mismatches if the Bucks play either player in the power forward position. Here are some of the best reactions to the announcement tweet by Shams:

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Even though the Bucks did not give Ibaka minutes in the previous season, his value to any team is immeasurable. Ibaka has been to the playoffs several times. He won a championship in 2019 with Kawhi and was a defensive machine.

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Every team is adding pieces to gain a competitive edge this off-season. Further, this makes NBA twitter the most happening place for a few weeks. The Nets are shipping Kevin Durant and Kyrie which has put the NBA Twitter on halt. Only second to the Nets situation in the Twitter scheme of things is the Ibaka signing. A fan tweeted saying, “Bucks Been Taking Nothing But Ws”

The Joe Ingles signing is an underrated one for the Bucks. Ingles is an elite shooter and playmaker that can help the Bucks’ offense. It will be exciting to see Giannis Antetokounmpo play with Ibaka and Ingles in the upcoming season.

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NBA Twitter is not the only place where the Bucks are received applause for their free agency moved Tim Leger from ESPN also shares his opinions on the Bucks’ free agency. He talks about the Bucks retaining Bobby Portis. He said, “Love it. Some of the Bucks games I have called on the radio, one basket out of Bobby Portis was worth four any from any other player”

The Milwaukee Bucks are still looking for a playmaker who can help Jrue Holiday and Giannis handle the ball.

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