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Deep Threat: Bucks take Jodie Meeks 41st
brewhoop.com - 6/27/2009
Deep Threat: Bucks take Jodie Meeks 41st
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Meeks had a 10 minute highlight reel against Tennessee I was desperately hoping DeJuan Blair might slip a few more spots, but instead the Bucks settled on Kentucky scoring machine Jodie Meeks .  Especially with Richard Jefferson gone, the Bucks are short on perimeter scorers so ...

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sbnation.com - 6/26/2009
Jodie Meeks Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - Milwaukee Bucks - NBA
— sbnation.com — Alright, I was all drafted out, so sorry for the lack of posting going on this weekend - I sincerely apologize to all thirteen of you that were disappointed. As a show of goodwill, I worked feverishly throughout the weekend to scour my sources, ... (more) Jodie Meeks Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - ...

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sports.espn.go.com - 6/23/2009
Richard Jefferson trade makes sense for Milwaukee Bucks and San Antonio Spurs
— sports.espn.go.com — The first rule of NBA trades is "Follow the money." It's the only way to make sense of a seemingly lopsided deal, such as today's swap that reportedly sent Richard Jefferson to the Spurs for Kurt Thomas , Fabricio Oberto and Bruce Bowen , pending ... (more) Richard Jefferson trade makes sense for Milwaukee Bucks ...

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Bucks Should Have Hired Bill Simmons
bootleggersports.com - 6/23/2009
Bucks Should Have Hired Bill Simmons
— bootleggersports.com — Smile RJ, you're leaving Milwaukee Back in 2008, a grass-roots Internet campaign was started to get ESPN columnist Bill Simmons hired as the Milwaukee Bucks General Manager . Instead, the Bucks hired John Hammond and all of a sudden, things are going incredibly well for Milwaukee. Except, ... (more) Bucks Should Have Hired Bill Simmons

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The Big Blue Daily Mail -- UK News All Over the Place
A Sea Of Blue — ... to improve his handle and get into the lane or pull up for a jumper.  The question is, will Jodie see the value in putting in the work necessary to develop those skills if he sees good minutes as a spot-up shooter?  J.J. Redick as definitely worked hard on the other aspects of his game, for example, but there are others who have come in as catch-and-shoot guys that never try to expand their role.  Which one will Jodie be? SB Nations' Bucks blog Brew Hoop likes the Meeks pick, although he was hoping for DeJuan Blair.  The Bucks do need some ...

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