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Power ranking the NBA coaching vacancies

By Rucker Haringey

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives against Semi Ojeleye #37 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of Game Seven in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 28, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives against Semi Ojeleye #37 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of Game Seven in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 28, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 20: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks walks to the sideline prior to the opening tip against the Boston Celtics of game three of round one of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the Bradley Center on April 20, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 20: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks walks to the sideline prior to the opening tip against the Boston Celtics of game three of round one of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the Bradley Center on April 20, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

1. Milwaukee Bucks

There can be no question what the most attractive NBA opening is this offseason. The presence of Giannis Antetokounmpo makes the Bucks’ job a huge opportunity for their next potential coach.

Very simply, the chance to coach a player who could win an MVP award one day doesn’t come around very often. That’s exactly the chance the Bucks can sell to potential candidates. The presence of Giannis in Milwaukee for the foreseeable future makes sure the franchise will stay relevant.

Scouts have varying opinions about the Bucks’ supporting cast, but there are intriguing talents there. Khris Middleton has emerged as a very dangerous offensive weapon. Jabari Parker’s potential still makes him a tantalizing player if the Bucks elect to keep him around. Some people still believe Eric Bledsoe can be a starting point guard.

Again, having Giannis in the fold is enough to carry Milwaukee to the Eastern Conference Playoffs almost entirely by himself. The Bucks’ new coach challenge will be to push the team further than the first round.

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Milwaukee will justifiably put a lot of immediate pressure on their next coach to deliver results. Some coaches might be put off by that, but the better ones will embrace that challenge. The Milwaukee Bucks have the best opening in the NBA this offseason. They have to capitalize on this unique opportunity.

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