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⁾

Their “Cream City” alternate jerseys are inspired by Milwaukee’s iconic cream-colored bricks.¹⁶⁾

Don Nelson coached the team from 1976 to 1987, becoming one of the most successful coaches in franchise history.¹⁷⁾

Ray Allen played for the Bucks from 1996 to 2003 and was one of the top shooters in the league during that time.¹⁸⁾

In 2009, rookie Brandon Jennings scored 55 points in a game — still a franchise rookie record.¹⁹⁾

Bucks guard Glenn Robinson III won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 2017.²⁰⁾

Milwaukee became a title town again in 2021, 50 years after the Bucks’ first championship.²¹⁾

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson, and Bob Dandridge were the Big Three that won the 1971 title.²²⁾

The outdoor space near Fiserv Forum, known as the Deer District, became famous during the 2021 playoff run.²³⁾

Fred Hetzel was the Bucks' first-ever draft pick in 1968, selected from the expansion draft.²⁴⁾

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the Bucks’ all-time leading scorer, surpassing Kareem in 2022.²⁵⁾

Game 6 of the 2021 Finals drew over 65,000 fans to the Deer District — a record for an outdoor watch party.²⁶⁾

Moncrief won back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year awards in 1983 and 1984.²⁷⁾

The Bucks were heavily rumored to be interested in trading for Chris Paul before the 2020 season — it never happened.²⁸⁾

Milwaukee’s nickname “Cream City” comes from the light-colored bricks made from clay native to the region.²⁹⁾

The Bucks picked Australian big man Andrew Bogut first overall in the 2005 NBA Draft.³⁰⁾

In 2013–14, the Bucks had their worst record ever: 15–67.³¹⁾

The 2019–20 Bucks led the NBA in defensive rating, fueling their transition-heavy offense.³²⁾

Center Brook Lopez earned the nickname “Splash Mountain” for his surprising three-point shooting skills.³³⁾

Larry Sanders was once a defensive anchor, but retired early due to mental health struggles.³⁴⁾

Their 2021 championship ended a 50-year title drought — one of the longest in NBA history.³⁵⁾

In the 2021 playoffs, the Bucks came back from 0–2 down to win both the Eastern Conference Finals and the NBA Finals.³⁶⁾

Budenholzer won NBA Coach of the Year in 2019 and led the team to the 2021 championship.³⁷⁾

Giannis signed a supermax extension in 2020, staying with the Bucks when many speculated he would leave.³⁸⁾

The Bucks once scored 158 points in a game against New Orleans in 1979.³⁹⁾

Former Bucks include Gary Payton, Michael Redd, Vin Baker, and Sam Cassell.⁴⁰⁾

The Bucks are one of the few teams to have two players (Oscar and Giannis) win the NBA MVP award while with the team.⁴¹⁾

The Wisconsin Herd, based in Oshkosh, is the Bucks’ G League affiliate.⁴²⁾

The blue “City Edition” jerseys are a tribute to the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan.⁴³⁾

Senator Herb Kohl required new owners to keep the team in Milwaukee, and even contributed $100 million for the arena.⁴⁴⁾

With Giannis’ rise, the Bucks have gained a massive international following, especially in Greece and Africa.⁴⁵⁾