Only blemish on Brayden Burries’ stellar Bucks preseason was his jumper

Brayden Burries had a near-perfect preseason for the Milwaukee Bucks, with his jumper being the lone weak spot.

By Dalton Sell · Behind the Buck Pass

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 5:40 PM

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Dalton Sell argues that poor jump shooting was the lone flaw in Brayden Burries' strong preseason.
Burries shot just 8-of-32 on jump shots, including 2-of-17 from 3-point range across the preseason.
The rookie guard excelled around the rim, making 13-of-18 shots from less than five feet.

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Writer Dalton Sell highlights that the primary flaw in Milwaukee Bucks rookie Brayden Burries' strong preseason was his jump shooting. Burries converted only 8-of-32 jump shots, including a 2-of-17 mark from 3-point range, knocking down under 30 percent overall.

Despite shooting struggles from the perimeter, Sell notes Burries excelled attacking the rim by making 72.2 percent of attempts inside five feet. With Kevin Porter Jr. waived, Sell argues Burries is positioned for an expanded role after averaging 14 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.5 steals in the preseason.

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Only blemish on Brayden Burries’ stellar Bucks preseason was his jumper

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