The Milwaukee Bucks were established as an NBA expansion team in 1968.1)
They won their first NBA championship just three years later in 1971 — one of the fastest in NBA history.2)
Since 2018, the Bucks have played at the Fiserv Forum, a state-of-the-art arena in downtown Milwaukee.3)
Legendary guard Oscar Robertson joined the Bucks in 1970, helping them win the 1971 title.4)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (then Lew Alcindor) won three MVPs with the Bucks (1971, 1972, 1974).5)
Kareem changed his name from Lew Alcindor to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1971, during his time with the Bucks.6)
The team’s colors have evolved, but green has been a consistent element. “Cream City” was introduced in the 2015 rebrand.7)
The Bucks' official mascot, Bango, debuted in 1977 and is a fan favorite for his stunts.8)
The Bucks won their second NBA championship in 2021, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo.9)
In Game 6 of the 2021 Finals, Giannis scored 50 points — one of the greatest Finals performances ever.10)
“Fear the Deer” started as a social media hashtag but became the team’s rallying cry.11)
In 2014, a group led by Marc Lasry and Wes Edens bought the team from Senator Herb Kohl.12)
The Bucks selected Giannis Antetokounmpo with the 15th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft — a franchise-altering move.13)
The team’s longest winning streak is 20 games, set during the 1970–71 season.14)
The Bucks have had four MVP awards: three by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and two by Giannis Antetokounmpo.15)