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    Milwaukee Bucks Guard Pat Connaughton Makes Decision on 2022-23 Season

    Robin AdamsBy Robin AdamsJune 22, 2022Updated:June 30, 2022No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Pat Connaughton continues to be an integral part of the Milwaukee Bucks' success.
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    The Milwaukee Bucks have their second of three player options coming back for the 2022-23 season. Pat Connaughton has exercised his player option worth $5.7 million, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

    Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton is exercising his $5.7 million option to return for the 2022-2023 season, sources tell ESPN.

    — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 22, 2022

    Earlier this week, Thanasis Antetokounmpo also exercised his player option to return to the Bucks this season.

    Pat Connaughton Is a Vital Part of the Bucks Bench

    Pat Connaughton has picked up the player option in his contract and will return to the Milwaukee Bucks
    Pat Connaughton has averages of 7.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in his last 35 NBA Playoff games

    Pat Connaughton proved to be one of the most important players on the Milwaukee Bucks last season. With Bobby Portis thrust into starting duties for most of the season, Connaughton became the sixth man off of the bench. In 2021-22, he averaged a career-high 26.0 minutes per game. As a result, he averaged a career-high in many other statistical categories. This past season, Connaughton averaged 9.9 points while also shooting 45/40/83 from the floor. All except his free throw shooting percentage were career highs.

    In addition to these numbers, Connaughton also averaged 4.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. During the NBA Playoffs this year, Connaughton was one of the few bright spots on the Bucks roster during the series with the Boston Celtics. With Khris Middleton out, he averaged 10.3 points and 4.6 rebounds while shooting 52/43/100 from the floor.

    Fans React to Pat Connaughton Picking Up His Player Option

    Fans responded favorably to Pat Connaughton returning to the Bucks
    A Milwaukee Bucks super fan (and minority owner), Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, saves Pat Connaughton from tumbling into the crowd

    It is interesting that up until last season, many fans did not want Pat Connaughton back with the Milwaukee Bucks. When Milwaukee signed him to a three-year contract worth $16 million back in 2020, fans were beside themselves.

    This offseason is a different story, though. After Connaughton averaged 9.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game in the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns, it became apparent to everyone how important he was to the success of the team. After the news of his decision came today, fans shared positive reactions on social media.

    Bucks legend @pconnaughton

    — 🦌🏆💍 (@SnellSZN) June 22, 2022

    PAT CONNAUGHTON I LOVE YOU https://t.co/7AOx3gF76X

    — Nathan Marzion (@nathanmarzion) June 22, 2022

    happy pat connaughton day!!!! pic.twitter.com/k9aN8k1hHr

    — grace 🌏💫🌿🌳 (@wscogirl) June 22, 2022

    🚨 PODCAST: The Pat Connaughton OPTED IN (!) emergency podcast

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    — Win In 6 Podcast (@WinIn6Podcast) June 22, 2022

    Related: Sportsbook gives Bucks amazing odds to win 2022-23 NBA Finals

    What Is Next for the Milwaukee Bucks?

    Now that both Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Pat Connaughton have opted in for next season, the Milwaukee Bucks are waiting for Bobby Portis to make a decision on his player option. It was reported earlier this offseason that Portis was expected to sign a multi-year contract extension with the Bucks. However, he recently cleared his Twitter of all things Milwaukee Bucks, which has led some fans to worry that he may leave.

    Related: Retaining Bobby Portis is the key to the Bucks offseason

    Of course, the Milwaukee Bucks are preparing for the NBA Draft tomorrow night. There was recently a report that the Bucks are one of three teams looking to trade with Cleveland for the 14th overall pick

    Several teams have inquired about Cleveland’s 14th overall pick, including the Minnesota Timberwolves, Memphis Grizzlies, and Milwaukee Bucks, per @MikeAScotto.

    — Evan Dammarell (@AmNotEvan) June 22, 2022

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    Robin Adams is the co-owner of Wisconsin Sports Heroics. He has been with the site for over two years, working his way up as a Bucks beat writer to covering all of Wisconsin's teams.

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