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Rookie Brayden Burries made his first start for the Bucks on Oct. 14: "I just wanted to go out there and make the best of that opportunity." On his preseason misses: "Most of the shots taken is good shots, just missing." He'll keep shooting when open.
Against Chicago's starters, Bucks coach Taylor Jenkins praised Kasparas Jakucionis, Brayden Burries and Kam Jones off the bench. Burries' shot didn't fall, but Jenkins backed him: "His rhythm will come... he's trying to be in attack mode."
Rookie Brayden Burries has been handling the ball for most of Milwaukee Bucks practices, with guard Kevin Porter Jr coaching him through it. "I try to have him on ball most of practice so I can talk him through some things," Porter said.
Two games into his career, Brayden Burries helped close a tight fourth quarter for the Bucks at Oklahoma City, including a dunk off a drive. "He kind of relishes those moments," Taylor Jenkins said. "I don't think he gets sped up." He'll push him on late-game offense.
Bucks media availability: Kam Jones, on a two-way deal, said Taylor Jenkins told him he and Cormac Ryan will compete for minutes regardless of contract status: "it just gives you more hope." Caris LeVert said rookie Brayden Burries is ready to contribute right away.