Fresh off the 2025 NBA Draft, Zach Harper of The Athletic & SiriusXM NBA Radio joins Marques & Kris to discuss the 47th pick, Bogoljub Marković, & what his selection signals for the Milwaukee Bucks. They dissect his playstyle, how he fits with Milwaukee's core & how Bogi can follow in the footsteps of other great European players. They also react to post-draft comments by Bucks Assistant GM Milt Newton, analyze the best ways to build around Giannis Antetokounmpo, discuss a Bucks free agent class headlined by Gary Trent Jr., Bobby Portis & Kevin Porter Jr., the team's pathway to contention in the Eastern Conference, navigating the tricky CBA/Second Apron, the crew's thoughts on Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" & Zach's movie recommendations for MJ.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
5:46 - Bogoljub Breakdown
14:14 - CBA Fallout
18:41 - Building Around Giannis
23:03 - Competing in the East
29:18 - Bucks Free Agency
32:32 - Movie Recommendations
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