I just read the details of Bogut's gruesome fall (not Amare's fault, by the way), and I was disheartened to hear that his broken hand, sprained wrist, and dislocated elbow would need at least six weeks to heal before even beginning rehab. What that basically means is that he has set himself up for a dramatic return in game five of the NBA Finals in June, right? You know, with the Bucks facing elimination, down three games to one against the Lakers? This is going to happen!!
In all reality, Bogut's injury means a disappointing exit in the first round, against whoever they may play. They'll get down 2-0, win game three with a great performance by Salmons and Jennings, but be unable to win another game in the series. It sucks, but of all of my predictions, this one is most likely to be true. (Although I certainly wouldn't mind being wrong again!)
However, 2010-11 is bright for basketball in Milwaukee. If Bogut returns to his form from this season, the Bucks will have a solid starting lineup of the 7'1" Aussie, Mbah a Moute, Jennings, Salmons, and Delfino. Throw in an improved Ilyasova, Ridnour, and a draft pick such as Ekpe Udoh from Baylor or Cole Aldrich from Kansas, I see no reason why Milwaukee can't find themselves as a six or seven seed in the playoffs in 2011.
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