NBA Rumors: Bucks Just Got Better After Signing Former Top Pick

KEY POINTS

Williams gives Bucks more firepower
Williams ready to do anything to help a team win
Walker hoped to reunite with Williams but Boston had no room

The Milwaukee Bucks just got more dangerous after signing NBA veteran Marvin Williams. The 15-year veteran was bought out by the Charlotte Hornets recently and the Bucks wasted no time getting him to their fold.

In Williams, the Bucks get another potent outside threat. The 33-year-old is shooting 37.6% from the three-point region this season and 39% on catch-and-shoot treys, NBC Sports reported. But more than that, Williams is ready to do anything needed to help his team win. From that account, life could be easier for head coach Nick Nurse and resident star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Looking at his numbers via Basketball-Reference.com, his production may not be that impressive. In 41 games, the former Tar Heel has averaged 6.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and an assist. These are way below his usual numbers although there are other factors to consider. A move to Milwaukee could re-energize him and there are people who believe he can be a great contributor.

One player who believes he will be of big help to the Bucks is former teammate Kemba Walker. In fact, Walker was hoping to reunite with his old buddy in Boston. Unfortunately, the Celtics are unable to accommodate Williams since they already have 15 players on the roster. And from the looks of it, team president Danny Ainge has no plans of cutting out anyone from the current crop.

"I was upset that we didn't get the chance to get him, but I'm happy for him. He deserves it. He's been in the league for a very long time. He works hard. He deserves to be on a winning team," Walker said in an interview with Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe.

Kemba Walker’s reaction to Marvin Williams getting bought out and planning to sign with the Bucks: “Damn!” pic.twitter.com/pULuFlqrOW
— Nicole Yang (@nicolecyang) February 8, 2020

The bad news for Walker and the Celtics is that they are likely to cross paths with the NBA Eastern Conference-leading Bucks. The Celtics are currently at third spot with a 37-15 win-loss record. And if the Cs already had a rough time before the Williams signing, it looks like things just got a whole lot harder.

Williams is expected to perfectly fit in with the Bucks' five-out system. Seeing how he may spell Antetokounmpo, his minutes may not be that glaring. But from the looks of it, the NBA veteran is unlikely to complain and just do his part in helping the team's 2019-20 campaign.