Gary Trent Jr.

More typically known for his tendency to put defenders through nightmares as a catch-and-shoot marksman, Gary Trent Jr. — perhaps feeling ambitious in the new green-and-white threads — had a method in mind for when they fell asleep on October 23, 2024. Initially working as a sideline out-of-bounds passer in a seemingly-harmless offensive set, Trent Jr. delivers a high-post pass before migrating towards the left corner, preparing a pindown screen for his old-but-new All-Star backcourt mate. Automatic in his thinking upon recognizing both Kelly Oubre Jr.’s decision to “top-lock” and faceguard the screen and Tyrese Maxey’s relaxed coverage, Trent Jr. darts through the lane on a slip, carving out an and-one finish. A hand-in-glove fit for his offensive superstars during his Milwaukee Bucks defeat, the seventh-year sniper recorded 11 points (on three-of-six shooting), two rebounds, and two 3-pointers during a nationally-televised win over the Philadelphia 76ers.