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The 1998–99 Milwaukee Bucks relied on Glenn Robinson and Ray Allen as their primary scoring options, with Sam Cassell providing steady playmaking and additional offensive production from the backcourt. Ervin Johnson anchored the interior with rebounding and shot-blocking, while Scott Williams added frontcourt support. Milwaukee’s balanced scoring, efficient perimeter shooting, and capable ball movement highlighted its offensive approach, though the team depended on collective defensive contributions rather than a dominant interior presence.

Roster

NO. PLAYER NAME POS HT WT DATE OF BIRTH COLLEGE
3 Haywoode Workman PG 6-2 180 January 23, 1966 Winston-Salem State, Oral Roberts
5 Elliot Perry PG 6-0 150 March 28, 1969 Memphis
5 Tim Thomas SF 6-10 230 February 26, 1977 Villanova
7 Terrell Brandon PG 5-11 180 May 20, 1970 Oregon
7 Paul Grant C 7-0 245 January 6, 1974 Boston College, Wisconsin
10 Armen Gilliam PF 6-9 230 May 28, 1964 UNLV
11 Adonis Jordan PG 5-11 170 August 21, 1970 Kansas
12 Michael Curry SF 6-5 210 August 22, 1968 Georgia Southern University
13 Glenn Robinson SF 6-7 225 January 10, 1973 Purdue
15 Vinny Del Negro PG 6-4 185 August 9, 1966 NC State
18 Jamie Feick C 6-8 255 July 3, 1974 Michigan State
20 Sam Cassell PG 6-3 185 November 18, 1969 Florida State
25 Chris Gatling C 6-10 220 September 3, 1967 Old Dominion
25 Jerald Honeycutt PF 6-9 245 October 20, 1974 Tulane
30 Dell Curry SG 6-4 190 June 25, 1964 Virginia Tech
34 Ray Allen SG 6-5 205 July 20, 1975 UConn
40 Ervin Johnson C 6-11 245 December 21, 1967 New Orleans
42 Tyrone Hill PF 6-9 240 March 19, 1968 Xavier
54 Robert Traylor C 6-8 284 February 1, 1977 Michigan
55 Scott Williams C 6-10 230 March 21, 1968 UNC

Regular Season Per Game

Player Pos Age GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TPG FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Glenn Robinson SF 26 47 47 33.6 18.4 5.9 2.1 1.0 0.9 2.3 16.1 7.4 .459 1.7 0.7 .392 3.4 3.0 .870
Ray Allen SG 23 50 50 34.4 17.1 4.2 3.6 1.1 0.1 2.4 13.5 6.1 .450 4.2 1.5 .356 3.9 3.5 .903
Dell Curry SG 34 42 0 20.6 10.1 2.0 1.1 0.9 0.1 1.1 8.0 3.9 .485 3.5 1.6 .476 0.8 0.7 .824
Vinny Del Negro PG 32 48 7 22.8 5.9 2.1 3.6 0.7 0.1 1.1 5.6 2.4 .422 0.6 0.3 .433 1.0 0.8 .800
Armen Gilliam PF 34 34 5 19.6 8.3 3.7 0.6 0.6 0.4 1.1 6.6 3.0 .453 0.0 0.0 .000 3.0 2.3 .782
Tim Thomas SF 21 33 26 18.9 8.5 2.8 0.9 0.7 0.3 0.9 6.4 3.2 .495 1.5 0.5 .327 2.7 1.6 .614
Robert Traylor C 21 49 43 16.0 5.3 3.7 0.8 0.9 0.9 0.9 4.1 2.2 .537 0.0 0.0 .000 1.6 0.9 .538
Michael Curry SF 30 50 4 22.9 4.9 2.2 1.6 0.8 0.1 0.7 4.1 1.8 .437 0.3 0.0 .067 1.6 1.3 .797
Terrell Brandon PG 28 15 14 33.7 13.5 3.5 6.9 1.6 0.2 2.4 13.9 5.7 .409 1.9 0.5 .250 2.1 1.7 .839
Haywoode Workman PG 33 29 29 28.1 6.9 3.5 5.9 1.1 0.0 2.2 5.9 2.5 .429 1.6 0.6 .362 1.6 1.3 .787
Chris Gatling C 31 30 1 16.5 6.3 3.8 0.7 0.8 0.2 1.1 5.6 2.7 .482 0.2 0.0 .143 2.3 0.8 .362
Tyrone Hill PF 30 17 17 30.4 8.6 7.9 1.0 1.1 0.5 1.4 6.9 2.9 .424 0.0 0.0   4.8 2.7 .568
Sam Cassell PG 29 4 0 24.8 13.8 2.3 4.3 1.5 0.0 2.0 11.0 4.5 .409 0.8 0.3 .333 4.8 4.5 .947
Elliot Perry PG 29 5 0 9.4 4.0 1.6 2.4 0.8 0.0 0.4 3.4 1.8 .529 0.2 0.2 1.000 0.4 0.2 .500
Scott Williams C 30 5 0 5.8 2.8 2.4 0.0 0.2 0.2 0.4 3.0 1.0 .333 0.0 0.0   1.4 0.8 .571
Adonis Jordan PG 28 4 0 4.5 1.5 0.0 0.8 0.8 0.0 0.5 1.0 0.5 .500 0.5 0.0 .000 1.0 0.5 .500
Jerald Honeycutt PF 24 3 0 4.0 1.7 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.3 1.7 0.7 .400 1.0 0.0 .000 0.7 0.3 .500
Paul Grant C 25 2 0 2.5 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.0 0.5 1.0 0.5 .500 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  
Jamie Feick C 24 2 0 1.5 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  
Team Totals     50 50 241.0 91.7 38.8 20.6 8.8 4.0 14.4 76.4 35.1 .459 12.4 4.6 .373 23.1 16.9 .733

Playoff Per Game

Player Pos Age GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TPG FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Ray Allen SG 23 3 3 40.0 22.3 7.3 4.3 1.0 0.3 3.7 15.7 8.3 .532 6.3 3.0 .474 4.3 2.7 .615
Glenn Robinson SF 26 3 3 39.3 20.7 8.3 1.7 1.0 0.7 3.3 17.0 7.0 .412 2.7 1.3 .500 6.0 5.3 .889
Sam Cassell PG 29 3 3 34.0 15.3 2.0 8.7 1.0 0.0 2.3 10.7 5.3 .500 0.3 0.0 .000 5.3 4.7 .875
Tim Thomas SF 21 3 3 20.0 7.7 4.0 0.3 0.3 0.3 1.7 6.0 2.7 .444 0.7 0.0 .000 4.0 2.3 .583
Michael Curry SF 30 3 0 19.7 6.7 1.3 1.0 0.7 0.3 0.7 4.0 2.3 .583 0.3 0.0 .000 2.0 2.0 1.000
Armen Gilliam PF 34 3 0 11.7 5.7 1.7 0.3 0.7 0.3 0.3 5.0 2.0 .400 0.0 0.0   1.7 1.7 1.000
Robert Traylor C 21 3 1 15.0 5.3 4.0 0.7 0.7 1.3 1.3 3.0 2.3 .778 0.0 0.0   1.3 0.7 .500
Ervin Johnson C 31 3 2 30.7 4.3 6.0 0.3 0.7 1.7 0.0 4.3 2.0 .462 0.0 0.0   0.7 0.3 .500
Haywoode Workman PG 33 3 0 17.7 4.3 1.0 2.3 1.0 0.0 2.3 3.7 1.3 .364 1.0 0.0 .000 2.0 1.7 .833
Dell Curry SG 34 3 0 16.3 3.0 1.3 0.3 1.0 0.0 0.0 5.0 0.7 .133 2.7 0.3 .125 1.3 1.3 1.000
Chris Gatling C 31 2 0 6.0 0.0 1.5 0.0 0.5 0.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0   1.0 0.0 .000
Team Totals     3 3 248.3 95.3 38.0 20.0 8.3 5.0 16.3 75.0 34.0 .453 14.0 4.7 .333 29.3 22.7 .773

Regular Season Per 36 Mins

Player Pos Age GP GS Min PTS TRB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Glenn Robinson SF 26 47 47 1579 19.7 6.3 2.3 1.0 0.9 2.4 17.2 7.9 .459 1.8 0.7 .392 3.7 3.2 .870
Ray Allen SG 23 50 50 1719 17.9 4.4 3.7 1.1 0.1 2.6 14.1 6.3 .450 4.4 1.5 .356 4.1 3.7 .903
Dell Curry SG 34 42 0 864 17.6 3.5 2.0 1.5 0.1 1.9 14.0 6.8 .485 6.0 2.9 .476 1.4 1.2 .824
Robert Traylor C 21 49 43 786 11.9 8.3 1.7 2.0 2.0 1.9 9.2 4.9 .537 0.0 0.0 .000 3.7 2.0 .538
Tim Thomas SF 21 33 26 624 16.2 5.4 1.8 1.3 0.5 1.8 12.2 6.1 .495 2.8 0.9 .327 5.1 3.1 .614
Armen Gilliam PF 34 34 5 668 15.1 6.8 1.0 1.2 0.6 1.9 12.0 5.4 .453 0.1 0.0 .000 5.4 4.3 .782
Vinny Del Negro PG 32 48 7 1093 9.3 3.4 5.7 1.1 0.1 1.8 8.9 3.8 .422 1.0 0.4 .433 1.6 1.3 .800
Chris Gatling C 31 30 1 494 13.7 8.3 1.5 1.7 0.4 2.4 12.2 5.9 .482 0.5 0.1 .143 5.0 1.8 .362
Ervin Johnson C 31 50 7 1027 9.0 11.2 0.7 1.0 2.0 1.6 6.6 3.4 .508 0.0 0.0   3.7 2.2 .610
Michael Curry SF 30 50 4 1146 7.7 3.4 2.5 1.3 0.2 1.2 6.5 2.8 .437 0.5 0.0 .067 2.5 2.0 .797
Haywoode Workman PG 33 29 29 815 8.8 4.5 7.6 1.4 0.0 2.8 7.5 3.2 .429 2.1 0.8 .362 2.1 1.6 .787
Terrell Brandon PG 28 15 14 505 14.5 3.8 7.4 1.7 0.2 2.6 14.8 6.1 .409 2.0 0.5 .250 2.2 1.9 .839
Tyrone Hill PF 30 17 17 517 10.2 9.3 1.2 1.3 0.6 1.7 8.2 3.5 .424 0.0 0.0   5.6 3.2 .568
Scott Williams C 30 5 0 29 17.4 14.9 0.0 1.2 1.2 2.5 18.6 6.2 .333 0.0 0.0   8.7 5.0 .571
Sam Cassell PG 29 4 0 99 20.0 3.3 6.2 2.2 0.0 2.9 16.0 6.5 .409 1.1 0.4 .333 6.9 6.5 .947
Elliot Perry PG 29 5 0 47 15.3 6.1 9.2 3.1 0.0 1.5 13.0 6.9 .529 0.8 0.8 1.000 1.5 0.8 .500
Adonis Jordan PG 28 4 0 18 12.0 0.0 6.0 6.0 0.0 4.0 8.0 4.0 .500 4.0 0.0 .000 8.0 4.0 .500
Jerald Honeycutt PF 24 3 0 12 15.0 3.0 0.0 3.0 0.0 3.0 15.0 6.0 .400 9.0 0.0 .000 6.0 3.0 .500
Paul Grant C 25 2 0 5 14.4 0.0 0.0 7.2 0.0 7.2 14.4 7.2 .500 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  
Jamie Feick C 24 2 0 3 0.0 24.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 12.0 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  

Playoff Per 36 Mins

Player Pos Age GP GS Min PTS TRB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Ray Allen SG 23 3 3 120 20.1 6.6 3.9 0.9 0.3 3.3 14.1 7.5 .532 5.7 2.7 .474 3.9 2.4 .615
Glenn Robinson SF 26 3 3 118 18.9 7.6 1.5 0.9 0.6 3.1 15.6 6.4 .412 2.4 1.2 .500 5.5 4.9 .889
Armen Gilliam PF 34 3 0 35 17.5 5.1 1.0 2.1 1.0 1.0 15.4 6.2 .400 0.0 0.0   5.1 5.1 1.000
Sam Cassell PG 29 3 3 102 16.2 2.1 9.2 1.1 0.0 2.5 11.3 5.6 .500 0.4 0.0 .000 5.6 4.9 .875
Tim Thomas SF 21 3 3 60 13.8 7.2 0.6 0.6 0.6 3.0 10.8 4.8 .444 1.2 0.0 .000 7.2 4.2 .583
Robert Traylor C 21 3 1 45 12.8 9.6 1.6 1.6 3.2 3.2 7.2 5.6 .778 0.0 0.0   3.2 1.6 .500
Michael Curry SF 30 3 0 59 12.2 2.4 1.8 1.2 0.6 1.2 6.7 4.3 .583 0.6 0.0 .000 3.7 3.7 1.000
Haywoode Workman PG 33 3 0 53 8.8 2.0 4.8 2.0 0.0 4.8 5.4 2.7 .364 2.0 0.0 .000 4.1 3.4 .833
Dell Curry SG 34 3 0 49 6.6 2.9 0.7 2.2 0.0 0.0 5.1 1.5 .133 5.9 0.7 .125 2.9 2.9 1.000
Ervin Johnson C 31 3 2 92 5.1 7.0 0.4 0.8 2.0 0.0 5.1 2.3 .462 0.0 0.0   0.8 0.4 .500
Chris Gatling C 31 2 0 12 0.0 9.0 0.0 3.0 0.0 6.0 6.0 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0   6.0 0.0 .000

Regular Season Totals

Player Pos Age GP GS Min PTS TRB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Glenn Robinson SF 26 47 47 1579 865 276 100 46 41 106 756 347 .459 79 31 .392 161 140 .870
Ray Allen SG 23 50 50 1719 856 212 178 53 7 122 673 303 .450 208 74 .356 195 176 .903
Dell Curry SG 34 42 0 864 423 85 48 36 3 45 336 163 .485 145 69 .476 34 28 .824
Armen Gilliam PF 34 34 5 668 281 126 19 22 12 36 223 101 .453 1 0 .000 101 79 .782
Vinny Del Negro PG 32 48 7 1093 281 102 174 33 3 55 270 114 .422 30 13 .433 50 40 .800
Tim Thomas SF 21 33 26 624 280 93 31 23 9 31 212 105 .495 49 16 .327 88 54 .614
Robert Traylor C 21 49 43 786 259 182 38 44 44 42 201 108 .537 1 0 .000 80 43 .538
Ervin Johnson C 31 50 7 1027 256 320 19 29 57 47 189 96 .508 0 0   105 64 .610
Michael Curry SF 30 50 4 1146 244 108 78 42 7 37 206 90 .437 15 1 .067 79 63 .797
Terrell Brandon PG 28 15 14 505 203 53 104 24 3 36 208 85 .409 28 7 .250 31 26 .839
Haywoode Workman PG 33 29 29 815 200 102 172 32 1 63 170 73 .429 47 17 .362 47 37 .787
Chris Gatling C 31 30 1 494 188 114 20 24 6 33 168 81 .482 7 1 .143 69 25 .362
Tyrone Hill PF 30 17 17 517 146 134 17 18 8 24 118 50 .424 0 0   81 46 .568
Sam Cassell PG 29 4 0 99 55 9 17 6 0 8 44 18 .409 3 1 .333 19 18 .947
Elliot Perry PG 29 5 0 47 20 8 12 4 0 2 17 9 .529 1 1 1.000 2 1 .500
Scott Williams C 30 5 0 29 14 12 0 1 1 2 15 5 .333 0 0   7 4 .571
Adonis Jordan PG 28 4 0 18 6 0 3 3 0 2 4 2 .500 2 0 .000 4 2 .500
Jerald Honeycutt PF 24 3 0 12 5 1 0 1 0 1 5 2 .400 3 0 .000 2 1 .500
Paul Grant C 25 2 0 5 2 0 0 1 0 1 2 1 .500 0 0   0 0  
Jamie Feick C 24 2 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 0 0   0 0  
Team Totals     50 50 12050 4584 1939 1030 442 202 693 3818 1753 .459 619 231 .373 1155 847 .733

Playoff Totals

Player Pos Age GP GS Min PTS TRB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Ray Allen SG 23 3 3 120 67 22 13 3 1 11 47 25 .532 19 9 .474 13 8 .615
Glenn Robinson SF 26 3 3 118 62 25 5 3 2 10 51 21 .412 8 4 .500 18 16 .889
Sam Cassell PG 29 3 3 102 46 6 26 3 0 7 32 16 .500 1 0 .000 16 14 .875
Tim Thomas SF 21 3 3 60 23 12 1 1 1 5 18 8 .444 2 0 .000 12 7 .583
Michael Curry SF 30 3 0 59 20 4 3 2 1 2 12 7 .583 1 0 .000 6 6 1.000
Armen Gilliam PF 34 3 0 35 17 5 1 2 1 1 15 6 .400 0 0   5 5 1.000
Robert Traylor C 21 3 1 45 16 12 2 2 4 4 9 7 .778 0 0   4 2 .500
Haywoode Workman PG 33 3 0 53 13 3 7 3 0 7 11 4 .364 3 0 .000 6 5 .833
Ervin Johnson C 31 3 2 92 13 18 1 2 5 0 13 6 .462 0 0   2 1 .500
Dell Curry SG 34 3 0 49 9 4 1 3 0 0 15 2 .133 8 1 .125 4 4 1.000
Chris Gatling C 31 2 0 12 0 3 0 1 0 2 2 0 .000 0 0   2 0 .000
Team Totals     3 3 745 286 114 60 25 15 49 225 102 .453 42 14 .333 88 68 .773

HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Glenn Robinson Primary Wing Scorer (1.1) 33.6 High (1.2) 18.4 5.9 2.1 1.9 74.71 Robinson was Milwaukee’s main half-court scoring option, combining strength on the wing with a reliable face-up game. He opened George Karl’s first season with 25 points, and his 18.4 scoring average led the Bucks despite missing three games. Los Angeles Times/AP season coverage MVP voting – 16th
Ray Allen Primary Perimeter Scoring Engine (1.1) 34.4 High (1.2) 17.1 4.2 3.6 1.2 68.90 Allen was the team’s movement-shooting threat and increasingly important secondary creator, with Karl immediately leaning on him in late-game possessions. He scored the first seven points of overtime in Karl’s debut and later secured a long-term contract after establishing himself as a franchise cornerstone. Los Angeles Times/AP Allen coverage —
Terrell Brandon Starting Floor General (1.1) 33.7 High (1.2) 13.5 3.5 6.9 1.8 62.19 Brandon was Milwaukee’s veteran table-setter before the deadline reshaped the roster, operating as the starting point guard and primary organizer. He scored 17 points in a March win over New York before being moved in the three-team deal that brought Sam Cassell to Milwaukee. Washington Post/AP game coverage —
Sam Cassell Lead Pick-and-Roll Creator (1.05) 24.8 Medium (1.1) 13.8 2.3 4.3 1.5 50.59 Cassell became the new attacking point guard after arriving at the trade deadline, giving Karl a more aggressive ball-handler and late-clock shot creator. His arrival was part of the major March reshuffle that also brought Chris Gatling to Milwaukee, changing the team’s offensive balance late in the season. CBS/AP Bucks coverage —
Tyrone Hill Starting Rebounding Forward (1.05) 30.4 Medium (1.1) 8.6 7.9 1.0 1.6 44.12 Hill supplied the physical interior work in Milwaukee’s original frontcourt, especially on the defensive glass and around the basket. His role disappeared after the March trade, when Milwaukee exchanged him for Tim Thomas and Scott Williams as Karl reshaped the roster for the stretch run. Los Angeles Times/AP season coverage —
Haywoode Workman Starting Point Guard Organizer (1.05) 28.1 Medium (1.1) 6.9 3.5 5.9 1.1 40.19 Workman was a steady, defensive-minded point guard who gave Milwaukee structure while the roster went through major changes. George Karl later described him as a valuable contributor because of his leadership, toughness and productivity from the point, particularly after Workman returned from his knee injury. CBS/AP Workman report —
Dell Curry Veteran Movement Shooter (1.0) 20.6 Medium (1.1) 10.1 2.0 1.1 1.0 31.24 Curry was Milwaukee’s premier bench shooting specialist, stretching defenses without needing many touches. His 47.6% three-point shooting led the NBA, and his timely perimeter scoring included the game-winning three against New York in March. Washington Post/AP Curry coverage Sixth Man of the Year voting – 5th
Tim Thomas Emerging Point Forward (1.05) 18.9 Medium (1.1) 8.5 2.8 0.9 1.0 29.11 Thomas gave Karl an unusual young-forward skill set, with enough handle and shooting ability to function beyond a traditional small-forward role. AP coverage noted that Milwaukee occasionally let the 6-foot-10 Thomas bring the ball up himself as a point forward, a glimpse of the versatility the Bucks hoped to develop. CBS/AP Bucks game report —
Ervin Johnson Interior Defensive Anchor (1.05) 20.5 Medium (1.1) 5.1 6.4 0.4 1.7 28.56 Johnson handled the dirty work in the middle, protecting the paint and providing the physical rebounding presence the perimeter-heavy Bucks needed. His minutes were more about defensive structure than scoring, making him a natural counterweight to Allen and Robinson’s offensive responsibilities. Brew Hoop retrospective coverage —
Armen Gilliam Veteran Interior Scorer (1.0) 19.6 Low (1.0) 8.3 3.7 0.6 1.0 27.20 Gilliam was a seasoned low-post option whose value came from physical scoring rather than athleticism. A retrospective account of his career describes him as a bruising forward who could score around the basket with either hand, traits that remained central to his late-career role. Philadelphia Inquirer Gilliam retrospective —
Vinny Del Negro Veteran Backcourt Stabilizer (1.05) 22.8 Low (1.0) 5.9 2.1 3.6 0.8 26.04 Del Negro provided experienced guard play during a season in which Milwaukee repeatedly changed its backcourt combinations. His job was primarily to settle possessions, move the ball and give the younger scoring core a reliable secondary handler rather than operate as a high-volume scorer. CBS/AP Bucks coverage —
Robert Traylor Starting Interior Power Option (1.05) 16.0 Low (1.0) 5.3 3.7 0.8 1.8 24.36 Traylor supplied size and physicality as a rookie, earning 43 starts while functioning mainly around the paint rather than as a perimeter creator. His 53.7% shooting led all rookies, but the more revealing part of his role was the Bucks’ attempt to use his bulk as an interior counter to smaller lineups. Brew Hoop historical analysis —
Chris Gatling Reserve Interior Scorer (1.0) 16.5 Low (1.0) 6.3 3.8 0.7 1.0 23.60 Gatling arrived at the trade deadline as an experienced scoring big who could provide offense without requiring a featured role. His Milwaukee stint lasted only the final 30 games, reflecting how quickly Karl’s frontcourt rotation was being reorganized around the new roster. ESPN player retrospective —
Michael Curry Defensive Utility Wing (1.05) 22.9 Medium (1.1) 4.9 2.2 1.6 0.9 20.16 Curry’s value was overwhelmingly defensive, with Karl willing to use him against difficult perimeter assignments despite his modest offensive workload. AP coverage specifically noted him replacing Tim Thomas and successfully guarding Jamal Mashburn after Mashburn had torched Milwaukee earlier in the season. CBS/AP Bucks game report Defensive Player of the Year voting – 7th
Elliot Perry Reserve Change-of-Pace Guard (1.0) 9.4 Low (1.0) 4.0 1.6 2.4 0.8 17.60 Perry was a veteran reserve guard whose value centered on ball control and quickness rather than volume scoring. His Milwaukee tenure ended at the March trade deadline, when he was sent to New Jersey as part of the three-team deal that brought Cassell and Gatling to the Bucks. CBS/AP Bucks coverage —
Scott Williams Veteran Interior Enforcer (1.0) 5.8 Low (1.0) 2.8 2.4 0.0 0.4 11.20 Williams arrived with Tim Thomas and immediately gave Milwaukee another experienced interior body. His season-specific role was necessarily limited by the existing frontcourt rotation, but the trade reflected Karl’s preference for adding physical depth around the Allen-Robinson perimeter attack. Brew Hoop historical analysis —
Adonis Jordan Emergency Backcourt Reserve (1.0) 4.5 Low (1.0) 1.5 0.0 0.8 0.8 6.20 Jordan was a short-term emergency guard rather than a regular rotation piece, appearing in only four games after signing two 10-day contracts. His limited workload makes his season more notable for the Bucks’ search for backcourt depth than for any sustained on-court responsibility. Kansas City Star basketball retrospective —
Jerald Honeycutt Frontcourt Depth Forward (1.0) 4.0 Low (1.0) 1.7 0.3 0.0 0.3 4.60 Honeycutt was a fringe frontcourt reserve whose opportunity was squeezed by Milwaukee’s established forwards. His season effectively ended when he was included with Tyrone Hill in the March transaction that brought Thomas and Williams to Milwaukee. Brew Hoop historical analysis —
Paul Grant Emergency Interior Reserve (1.0) 2.5 Low (1.0) 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 3.00 Grant was used almost entirely as emergency size, appearing in only two games and spending just 2.5 minutes per appearance on the floor. His brief Milwaukee stint came as part of the March roster shuffle rather than as a planned rotation role. Minneapolis Star Tribune basketball coverage —
Jamie Feick End-of-Roster Frontcourt Piece (1.0) 1.5 Low (1.0) 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 2.00 Feick had essentially no regular-season rotation responsibility, appearing in only two games before his release. With Milwaukee rebuilding its frontcourt during the shortened season, his role was strictly depth rather than a meaningful part of Karl’s playing rotation. Brew Hoop historical roster analysis —
Team Totals — 241.0 — 91.7 38.8 20.6 12.8 — — —

HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Ray Allen Primary Perimeter Scoring Engine (1.1) 40.0 High (1.2) 22.3 7.3 4.3 1.3 92.93 Allen was Milwaukee’s principal perimeter weapon, combining movement shooting with enough off-the-dribble creation to keep Indiana from loading entirely toward Glenn Robinson. In the deciding Game 3, he produced 22 points and 11 rebounds, but Indiana’s disciplined defense ultimately forced the young Bucks into difficult late possessions. Contemporary AP/CBS playoff coverage —
Glenn Robinson Primary Wing Creator (1.1) 39.3 High (1.2) 20.7 8.3 1.7 1.7 85.54 Robinson remained Milwaukee’s physical isolation scorer and most imposing forward, using his size to attack smaller defenders and punish switches. He led the Bucks with 23 points in the elimination game, while his 12-rebound performance in Game 2 showed how much more than scoring the Bucks needed from their top wing. Los Angeles Times playoff report —
Sam Cassell Lead Pick-and-Roll Creator (1.1) 34.0 High (1.2) 15.3 2.0 8.7 1.0 71.28 Cassell was the Bucks’ primary half-court organizer, using his experience to create off the bounce and keep the offense moving when Indiana’s defense took away the first option. His 12 assists in the clinching game underscored that responsibility, although Milwaukee’s offense eventually stalled after his third-quarter basket tied the game at 69. CBS News/AP playoff report —
Ervin Johnson Rim-Protecting Centerpiece (1.05) 30.7 Medium (1.1) 4.3 6.0 0.3 2.4 30.03 Johnson was the defensive interior specialist, absorbing the physical work against Indiana’s much taller front line and providing Milwaukee’s best rim protection. He played more than 30 minutes per game and blocked five shots across the sweep, while his offensive limitations meant the Bucks had to generate most of their scoring from the perimeter. Los Angeles Times Eastern Conference analysis —
Tim Thomas Emerging Versatile Forward (1.05) 20.0 Medium (1.1) 7.7 4.0 0.3 0.6 27.78 Thomas was the young forward Milwaukee hoped could eventually add another dimension beside Robinson and Allen, with enough perimeter skill to avoid being a traditional power forward. His role remained secondary in this series, though starting all three games reflected the coaching staff’s willingness to give the rookie meaningful postseason responsibility. Los Angeles Times Bucks roster analysis —
Robert Traylor Physical Interior Reserve (1.05) 15.0 Low (1.0) 5.3 4.0 0.7 2.0 25.20 Traylor gave Milwaukee a powerful interior option in short stretches, using his bulk to rebound and contest around the basket rather than spacing the floor. He was particularly efficient in the sweep, and the Bucks’ willingness to give the rookie a start showed their need for size against Indiana’s imposing frontcourt. Sporting News draft retrospective —
Michael Curry Defensive Utility Wing (1.05) 19.7 Low (1.0) 6.7 1.3 1.0 1.0 20.79 Curry’s playoff value came primarily from defensive versatility and willingness to take difficult wing assignments. He did not start any of the three games, but his nearly 20 minutes per night gave Milwaukee a trusted defensive counter when the Pacers’ perimeter attack began dictating the game. Los Angeles Times season coverage —
Haywoode Workman Veteran Backcourt Organizer (1.0) 17.7 Low (1.0) 4.3 1.0 2.3 1.0 18.06 Workman supplied experienced point-guard minutes without needing many shots, helping the Bucks preserve structure when Cassell was pressured. His playoff role was modest, but his veteran presence mattered on a roster that had several young core pieces experiencing the postseason for the first time. Washington Post NBA coverage —
Armen Gilliam Veteran Interior Scorer (1.0) 11.7 Low (1.0) 5.7 1.7 0.3 1.0 17.40 Gilliam was a physical reserve forward whose offensive value came from attacking the paint rather than stretching Indiana’s defense. His importance became especially apparent late in Game 3, when he finally ended a prolonged Milwaukee scoring drought with a driving basket before the Pacers pulled away. CBS News/AP series report —
Dell Curry Veteran Shooting Specialist (1.0) 16.3 Low (1.0) 3.0 1.3 0.3 1.0 11.20 Curry’s role was built around perimeter spacing and quick-release shooting, giving Milwaukee an experienced scoring option away from its main creators. Indiana largely neutralized that threat in the sweep, however, holding him to just 2-for-15 shooting from the field and 1-for-8 from three across the series. CBS News/AP playoff report —
Chris Gatling Emergency Frontcourt Scorer (1.0) 6.0 Low (1.0) 0.0 1.5 0.0 0.5 4.00 Gatling was reduced to an emergency frontcourt role, appearing in only two games as Milwaukee leaned heavily on Johnson, Traylor and Gilliam for its interior minutes. His limited usage reflected how little room there was for another scoring big once the playoff rotation tightened. Los Angeles Times roster coverage —
Team Totals — 248.3 — 95.3 38.0 20.0 13.3 — — —