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The Underrated Greatness Of Sir Sid5/3/2018 NBA coaches and analysts nowadays rave about two-way players or those who can contribute on both the offensive and defensive ends of the court. A Milwaukee Bucks legend in the 1980s had one such player, but he continues to remain in relative obscurity, probably because he played in the shadows of Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson. His name is Sidney Moncrief, who is affectionately called by his fans Sir Sid or Sid the Squid. Moncrief was highly touted coming off college; he played for the University of Arkansas from 1975 to 1979. He helped resurrect a basketball program that had been mired in mediocrity for much of the previous years. And in the 1979 NBA Rookie Draft, the Milwaukee Bucks took a chance on the six-foot-three guard with the fifth overall pick. Image source: si.com His versatility on the court received widespread praise across the league. The combination of his impressive offensive skills and defensive tenacity made him a nightmare for opposing teams. Even Jordan told of him, “When you play against Moncrief, you’re in for a night of all-around basketball. He’ll hound you everywhere you go, both ends of the court. You just expect it.” As a matter of fact, it was Sir Sid and the Bucks who gave Jordan his first playoff defeat in 1985, when the best player of all time was still a rookie. Moncrief’s accolades include winning the first-ever NBA Defensive Player of the Year award in the 1982-83 season, a feat he would repeat the next season, five All-NBA Team selections, and five straight All-Star team selections. Furthermore, he led the Bucks to the third-best winning percentage during the 1980s decade, with only the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics ahead of the team. Image source: medium.com Hello there! My name is Sandy Petrocelli, a business marketing undergraduate and huge fan of the Milwaukee Bucks. Know more about me by visiting my Twitter profile.
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