Gary Trent Jr. may have a big season as Lillard leaves the Bucks

According to Goldwin Matthew, a reporter from the US sports media NBA Analysis Network. Gary Trent Jr.'s father said the Bucks would be a better team without Lillard. Gary Trent Sr. revealed that Lillard's departure could bring some welcome changes to the Milwaukee Bucks.

His son Gary Trent Jr. averaged 11.1 points per game, and the Milwaukee Bucks shot 41.6% from three-pointers.

He also had an impressive performance with 37 points in the Bucks' only playoff win over the Indiana Pacers.

Trent Jr. is not a starter for the team, but plays behind Damian Lillard, but the team's lack of choice in point guard position could lead to his long-term role next season.

He signed a two-year, $7.5 million contract, something he could continue to work on after his father did well.

Gary Trent Jr.'s father thought the Bucks might be better without Damian Lillard

With Lillard's exit, Trent Jr.'s return is imminent because they need well-known faces in the locker room.

He has been on the lowest contract since Trent Jr., but his father, who played in the NBA, said playing time was a priority when deciding whether to return to Milwaukee.

He said: "It's all about usage. You know, what usage will be? What's the opportunity? Well, you can slide here for a few more dollars, but what's your usage, what's your chance? Do you know what I'm talking about?

" Just like here, you still have a chance to keep running it. You still have the opportunity to continue to grow and develop. And Giannis is still young. He is still in his prime…he may be back and into the first team again. The

The Bucks made a major decision to abandon Lillard to accommodate Miles Turner's contract.

Old Trent revealed that the dynamics will change as Lillard leaves, which may cause the ball to be evenly distributed among other players.

"Front Office, staff, ready to hug you in different ways.

"Last year, they were still figuring out you at first, he didn't touch the ball in the first six or seven minutes, and then when you got the ball, it was like you almost shot. "Trent Jr. "Or seven minutes after no ball, I was about to shoot, and now you might do something out of balance, something weird, that's what you average in this 25%.

"Once the scoring distribution starts to get better, everyone, the team starts to get better because they are very top-heavy with Dame."

Trent Jr. will have to stand up for the Bucks

The Bucks enter next season, especially in the backcourt.

They gave up on Lillard, who was recovering from the Achilles tendon injury, but did not make any major signings to replace him.

Trent Jr. will certainly be one of the players in the backcourt, but he is not a point guard and may not be able to play for the team.

While he is not a solution, Trent Jr. will have to strengthen his score to fill the void left by Lillard.

Season

Average points

3

33

2024-25

11.1

41.6%

2023-24

13.7

39.3%

2022-23

17.4

36.9%

2021-22

18.3

38.3%

2020-21

15.3

38.5%

Trent Jr. has never been a scorer in his career, but since Lillard is not with the Bucks, there are high expectations for him next season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo may be a regular ball-handling striker next season, and it will be interesting to see how the ball in his hands develops.

He has played this role well in the past, but only time will tell if Antetokounmpo can be the main organizer throughout the season.