Milwaukee Bucks name Brandon Knight starting point guard

How’s that for job security, eh?

Just days after being acquired by the Bucks in exchange for Brandon Jennings, Brandon Knight has been anointed the Milwaukee starting point guard by head coach Larry Drew:

"Bucks coach Larry Drew has already designated Knight his starting point guard. Drew, a former NBA point guard himself, is convinced Knight has the tools to excel.“What he brings to the table is what a coach looks for, particularly at that position: the speed, the quickness, the ability to make shots, the ability to get into the lane, the ability to make other people better,” Drew said. “For me, it’s important that the point guard is an extension of me because I put a lot on his shoulders.“I think he’s really good right now and it’s my job for him to get better.”Let’s just say Drew will have plenty of positive things to work with in Knight, starting with his physical attributes."

In all actuality, it’s not as if the Bucks have a lot of options when it comes to the one guard. Ish Smith, who is named as the backup point on the Bucks depth chart isn’t a reasonable option and while Luke Ridnour could provide some stability at the point, there’s little reason to play him over Knight who the Bucks consider part of their long-term future.