Report asserts the Milwaukee Bucks should have added more offense at the trade deadline

The Pat Beverley addition may not have been enough.

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The Milwaukee Bucks’ defense has been a huge chink in the team’s armor all season. It’s been so porous that the Bucks give up nearly 120 points to their opponents per game. So, it made sense that they would add a point-of-attack defender like Patrick Beverley at the trade deadline a few weeks ago. However, a report from Bleacher Report questions whether it was the best course of action.

Was it the right move?

The acquisition of Beverley was the Bucks’ lone move at the trade deadline. On the surface, it looked like a savvy one, considering the veteran experience and tenacity that Pat brings to the table. The Arkansas product is a pest and instigator on defense, someone players love to have on their team but are unwilling to face on the court.

However, a closer look indicates the Bucks already have several players who could play solid perimeter defense if given an opportunity. Milwaukee has young studs MarJon Beauchamp and Andre Jackson Jr., who are athletic specimens whose motors never stop.

“The Bucks clearly needed to improve their point-of-attack defense, and Beverley has long been a pest in that department. Still, there are legitimate questions over whether the veteran point guard brings enough on offense to warrant playoff minutes,” Zach Buckley wrote.

“Remember, the Bucks already had some capable stoppers on the roster in MarJon Beauchamp and Andre Jackson Jr., but both have barely seen the floor due to their offensive limitations.”

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Limited offense

As fiery as Beverley is on defense, Father Time is undefeated, and his offensive stats have trended downward in recent seasons. This season, Pat is averaging 6.1 points and shooting only 32 percent from beyond the arc. This could cause serious spacing issues in the postseason when defenses tighten up, and every possession matters.

The last time Bev shot decently from long distance was during the 2020-2021 season when he made 39 percent of his long-range shots. After that, it’s been all downhill.

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