The Milwaukee Bucks officially open Summer League play in Las Vegas tonight when they play the first of their five exhibitions against the Dallas Mavericks. Twenty-two teams are competing with 58 games scheduled.
The Bucks prepared by putting their players through 5-days of workouts last week. Among that group is first round draft pick Larry Sanders, who said he’s hoping to bring some energy to the Bucks defense this season.
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Bucks assistant coach Jim Boylan will coach the Summer League team. Boylan said Sanders is still “raw” on offense, but on defense, he can get it done.
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Joining Sanders will be second round picks Tiny Gallon and guard Darington Hobson, but Hobson won’t play because of a groin injury. A total of 13 players are making the trip to Las Vegas.