The Milwaukee Bucks 2007–08 were led offensively by Michael Redd, whose scoring was complemented by the inside play of Andrew Bogut and the versatile contributions of Charlie Villanueva. Mo Williams handled much of the playmaking while also providing secondary scoring, giving the backcourt balance. The team showed solid rebounding and interior production, but its overall profile reflected a greater reliance on individual scoring than on elite defense or efficient perimeter shooting.
Volume-scoring lefty who carried Milwaukee’s offense almost every night. Redd blended perimeter shooting with aggressive drives, and his 22.7 points per game accounted for a massive share of the team’s half-court production.
NBA All-Star (2008)
Mo Williams
Starter/Star
36.5
High
17.2
3.5
6.3
1.4
74.18
Pick-and-roll playmaker who enjoyed the most productive scoring season of his career to that point. Williams balanced shot creation and distribution while serving as Milwaukee’s primary ball-handler.
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Andrew Bogut
Starter/Star
34.9
High
14.3
9.8
2.6
2.5
76.03
Two-way center whose impact stretched well beyond his scoring totals. Bogut controlled the glass, protected the rim and showed growing offensive polish as Milwaukee’s long-term franchise big man.
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Charlie Villanueva
Key Contributor
24.1
Medium
11.7
6.1
1.0
0.9
45.74
Instant-offense forward who thrived attacking second units. His ability to score from the perimeter or the mid-range gave Milwaukee a needed offensive spark off the bench.
NBA Sixth Man of the Year Voting (7th, 2008)
Ramon Sessions
Key Contributor
26.5
Medium
8.1
3.4
7.5
1.2
46.89
Creative young guard whose court vision stood out immediately. Despite limited opportunities early in the season, Sessions flashed advanced playmaking instincts and eventually forced his way into a larger role.
NBA Rookie Challenge Participant (2008)
Desmond Mason
Starter/Star
28.8
Medium
9.7
4.3
2.1
1.2
41.14
Athletic wing who provided energy, cutting and transition finishing rather than high-volume shot creation. His movement without the ball helped complement Milwaukee’s primary scorers.
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Yi Jianlian
Starter/Star
25.0
Medium
8.6
5.2
0.8
1.3
38.48
Face-up power forward whose rookie season showed flashes of his shooting touch and mobility. At times he stretched opposing frontcourts, although consistency remained a work in progress.
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2008), Rookie Challenge Participant (2008)
Charlie Bell
Key Contributor
23.9
Low
7.6
2.5
3.1
0.8
29.40
Versatile combo guard who filled multiple backcourt roles throughout the season. Bell’s willingness to defend, handle the ball and play on or off the ball made him a valuable rotation piece.
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Bobby Simmons
Key Contributor
21.7
Low
7.6
3.2
1.1
0.8
28.77
Reserve wing who supplied spacing and secondary scoring. Milwaukee often leaned on him to stabilize lineups with his experience and catch-and-shoot ability.
NBA Most Improved Player (2005)
Royal Ivey
Bench
19.2
Low
5.6
1.6
2.1
0.7
20.00
Defense-oriented guard whose primary assignment was slowing opposing perimeter players. Offensive production was limited, but his effort and toughness earned steady minutes.
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Michael Ruffin
Bench
13.7
Low
2.0
4.0
0.5
1.1
15.20
Rebounding specialist who impacted games in ways that rarely appeared in scoring columns. Ruffin’s physical play and defensive work helped anchor reserve frontcourt groups.
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Dan Gadzuric
Bench
10.5
Low
3.2
2.8
0.2
0.9
14.20
High-energy reserve center who provided hustle, rebounding and occasional rim protection. His role was built around activity rather than offensive touches.
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Awvee Storey
Bench
10.0
Low
3.5
2.1
0.6
0.3
13.00
Physical depth wing who earned minutes through defense and effort plays. Most of his offensive contributions came around the basket and in transition.
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Jake Voskuhl
Bench
8.8
Low
2.2
2.2
0.3
0.7
10.80
Veteran backup center whose value came from screening, rebounding and interior positioning. He filled a limited but defined role in the rotation.
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Eddie Gill
Bench
7.2
Low
2.3
0.7
1.8
0.7
11.00
Deep reserve guard who made the most of brief appearances. His minutes were short, but he generally focused on moving the ball and keeping the offense organized.
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TEAM TOTALS
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242.1
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97.0
41.7
21.5
11.0
633.93
Milwaukee finished 26-56 during a rebuilding year. Redd remained the offensive centerpiece, Williams delivered a breakout campaign at point guard, and Bogut continued developing into a foundational two-way center despite the team’s struggles.
