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 The Milwaukee Bucks were established as an NBA expansion team in 1968.[([[https://behindthebuckpass.com/2016/09/04/milwaukee-bucks-1968-nba-expansion-draft/|behindthebuckpass]])]
+===== Quick Champions =====
+They won their first NBA championship just three years later in 1971 — one of the fastest in NBA history.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/NBATalk/comments/pbd57y/a_write_up_on_the_bucks_first_championship_in/|reddit]])]
+===== Home at Fiserv Forum =====
+Since 2018, the Bucks have played at the Fiserv Forum, a state-of-the-art arena in downtown Milwaukee.[([[https://www.nba.com/news/milwaukee-bucks-new-arena-fiserv-forum|nba]])]
+===== The Big O Joins =====
+Legendary guard Oscar Robertson joined the Bucks in 1970, helping them win the 1971 title.[([[https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2021/04/27/bucks-trade-oscar-robertson-led-1971-nba-championship/7058723002/|jsonline]])]
+===== Kareem’s Dominance =====
+Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (then Lew Alcindor) won three MVPs with the Bucks (1971, 1972, 1974).[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/kareem-abdul-jabbars-scoring-milwaukee-200524404.html|yahoo]])]
+===== Changing Names =====
+Kareem changed his name from Lew Alcindor to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1971, during his time with the Bucks.[([[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar|britannica]])]
+===== Green and Cream City =====
+The team’s colors have evolved, but green has been a consistent element. “Cream City” was introduced in the 2015 rebrand.[([[http://nysportsjournalism.squarespace.com/nike-unveils-nba-city-jerseys/|nysportsjournalism]])]
+===== Mascot: Bango =====
+The Bucks' official mascot, Bango, debuted in 1977 and is a fan favorite for his stunts.[([[https://mascots.fandom.com/wiki/Bango_the_Buck|mascots]])]
+===== 2021 NBA Champions =====
+The Bucks won their second NBA championship in 2021, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/20/sports/basketball/milwaukee-bucks-nba-finals-championship.html|nytimes]])]
+===== Giannis Scores 50 =====
+In Game 6 of the 2021 Finals, Giannis scored 50 points — one of the greatest Finals performances ever.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31851979/giannis-antetokounmpo-scores-50-points-game-6-nba-finals-milwaukee-bucks-win-club-1st-nba-title-1971|espn]])]
+===== Fear the Deer =====
+“Fear the Deer” started as a social media hashtag but became the team’s rallying cry.[([[https://www.thedreamshake.com/2017/4/24/15396576/all-16-2017-nba-playoff-shirts-slogans-ranked-houston-rockets-golden-state-warriors|thedreamshake]])]
+===== Ownership Shift =====
+In 2014, a group led by Marc Lasry and Wes Edens bought the team from Senator Herb Kohl.[([[https://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2014/04/17/record-550-million-milwaukee-bucks-sale-highlights-nbas-prosperity/|forbes]])]
+===== Drafting Giannis =====
+The Bucks selected Giannis Antetokounmpo with the 15th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft — a franchise-altering move.[([[https://www.si.com/nba/bucks/old-school/look-back-when-the-milwaukee-bucks-picked-giannis-antetokounmpo-2013-nba-draft|si]])]
+===== Longest Win Streak =====
+The team’s longest winning streak is 20 games, set during the 1970–71 season.[([[https://champsorchumps.us/team/nba/milwaukee-bucks/longest-winning-streaks|champsorchumps]])]
+===== NBA MVPs =====
+The Bucks have had four MVP awards: three by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and two by Giannis Antetokounmpo.[([[https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/nba-mvps-complete-list-of-award-winners-by-year|foxsports]])]
+===== Cream City Jerseys =====
+Their “Cream City” alternate jerseys are inspired by Milwaukee’s iconic cream-colored bricks.[([[https://www.si.com/nba/bucks/news/the-bizarre-reason-why-the-milwaukee-bucks-cant-wear-their-cream-city-jerseys-anymore|si]])]
+===== Coaching Legend: Don Nelson =====
+Don Nelson coached the team from 1976 to 1987, becoming one of the most successful coaches in franchise history.[([[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Don-Nelson|britannica]])]
+===== Ray Allen Era =====
+Ray Allen played for the Bucks from 1996 to 2003 and was one of the top shooters in the league during that time.[([[https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/bucks-ode-to-ray-allen|onmilwaukee]])]
+===== Brandon Jennings' 55 =====
+In 2009, rookie Brandon Jennings scored 55 points in a game — still a franchise rookie record.[([[https://www.nba.com/watch/video/brandon-jennings-scored-55-points-for-the-bucks|nba]])]
+===== Dunk Champion =====
+Bucks guard Glenn Robinson III won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 2017.[([[https://www.nbc26.com/sports/wisconsin-herd/one-of-the-best-moments-of-my-career-herds-robinson-reflects-on-nba-slam-dunk-contest-win|nbc26]])]
+===== City of Champions =====
+Milwaukee became a title town again in 2021, 50 years after the Bucks’ first championship.[([[https://apnews.com/article/sports-nba-milwaukee-bucks-phoenix-suns-64e76fe1b9f0851dbcf46ad66d90d6de|apnews]])]
+===== Historic Trio =====
+Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson, and Bob Dandridge were the Big Three that won the 1971 title.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/11/sports/basketball/nba-bucks-abdul-jabbar-robertson.html|nytimes]])]
+===== Deer District =====
+The outdoor space near Fiserv Forum, known as the Deer District, became famous during the 2021 playoff run.[([[https://www.bdcnetwork.com/home/article/55145811/the-rise-of-entertainment-districts-and-the-inside-out-stadium|bdcnetwork]])]
+===== Inaugural Pick =====
+Fred Hetzel was the Bucks' first-ever draft pick in 1968, selected from the expansion draft.[([[https://behindthebuckpass.com/2016/09/04/milwaukee-bucks-1968-nba-expansion-draft/|behindthebuckpass]])]
+===== All-Time Scorer =====
+Giannis Antetokounmpo is the Bucks’ all-time leading scorer, surpassing Kareem in 2022.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39138276/giannis-antetokounmpo-passes-kareem-abdul-jabbar-become-bucks-all-rebounds-leader|espn]])]
+===== Record Attendance =====
+Game 6 of the 2021 Finals drew over 65,000 fans to the Deer District — a record for an outdoor watch party.[([[https://www.dailylocal.com/2021/07/21/watch-now-history-made-as-bucks-win-their-first-nba-title-in-50-years-4/|dailylocal]])]
+===== Sidney Moncrief’s Defense =====
+Moncrief won back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year awards in 1983 and 1984.[([[https://medium.com/@desfam/egalitarianism-and-the-defensive-player-of-the-year-53f8945dfc9b|medium]])]
+===== Chris Paul Trade Rumor =====
+The Bucks were heavily rumored to be interested in trading for Chris Paul before the 2020 season — it never happened.[([[https://hoopshype.com/rumor/bucks-going-after-chris-paul/|hoopshype]])]
+===== Cream City Brick Origin =====
+Milwaukee’s nickname “Cream City” comes from the light-colored bricks made from clay native to the region.[([[https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/why-is-milwaukee-call-the-cream-city.html|worldatlas]])]
+===== Andrew Bogut #1 Pick =====
+The Bucks picked Australian big man Andrew Bogut first overall in the 2005 NBA Draft.[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/deseret-news-archives-andrew-bogut-170120479.html|yahoo]])]
+===== Tough 2014 Season =====
+In 2013–14, the Bucks had their worst record ever: 15–67.[([[https://www.complex.com/sports/a/chris-yuscavage/worst-teams-nba-2013-14-season|complex]])]
+===== Defense to Offense =====
+The 2019–20 Bucks led the NBA in defensive rating, fueling their transition-heavy offense.[([[https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-bucks-built-the-nbas-best-defense-now-other-teams-are-copying-it/|fivethirtyeight]])]
+===== Brook Lopez: The Splash Mountain =====
+Center Brook Lopez earned the nickname “Splash Mountain” for his surprising three-point shooting skills.[([[https://www.bucketsinbrooklyn.com/posts/nets-blast-from-the-past-no-2-brook-lopez-01j77qk7w5fb|bucketsinbrooklyn]])]
+===== Larry Sanders’ Rise & Fall =====
+Larry Sanders was once a defensive anchor, but retired early due to mental health struggles.[([[https://www.basketballnetwork.net/off-the-court/ex-nba-star-larry-sanders-on-why-he-walked-away-from-the-nba-far-prematurely|basketballnetwork]])]
+===== 50-Year Title Drought =====
+Their 2021 championship ended a 50-year title drought — one of the longest in NBA history.[([[https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/7/21/nba-champions-bucks-break-50-year-title-drought|aljazeera]])]
+===== Historic Comeback =====
+In the 2021 playoffs, the Bucks came back from 0–2 down to win both the Eastern Conference Finals and the NBA Finals.[([[https://www.landofbasketball.com/statistics/playoff_series_2_0_recovered.htm|landofbasketball]])]
+===== Coach Mike Budenholzer =====
+Budenholzer won NBA Coach of the Year in 2019 and led the team to the 2021 championship.[([[https://nbacoaches.com/mike-budenholzer/|nbacoaches]])]
+===== Giannis’ Loyalty =====
+Giannis signed a supermax extension in 2020, staying with the Bucks when many speculated he would leave.[([[https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewwagner/2020/12/15/giannis-antetkounmpo-ends-the-speculation-hes-staying-with-the-milwaukee-bucks/|forbes]])]
+===== High-Scoring Games =====
+The Bucks once scored 158 points in a game against New Orleans in 1979.[([[https://basketball.realgm.com/nba/boxscore/1979-03-14/New-Orleans-at-Milwaukee/166413|realgm]])]
+===== Famous Alumni =====
+Former Bucks include Gary Payton, Michael Redd, Vin Baker, and Sam Cassell.[([[https://www.brewhoop.com/2022/6/26/23179617/final-ranking-of-the-best-milwaukee-bucks-draft-picks|brewhoop]])]
+===== Oscar Robertson Trophy =====
+The Bucks are one of the few teams to have two players (Oscar and Giannis) win the NBA MVP award while with the team.[([[https://www.quora.com/Have-two-NBA-teammates-ever-both-finished-in-the-top-5-of-MVP-voting-in-the-same-season|quora]])]
+===== Revamped G League Team =====
+The Wisconsin Herd, based in Oshkosh, is the Bucks’ G League affiliate.[([[https://wisconsin.gleague.nba.com/|gleague]])]
+===== Blue Jerseys Tribute =====
+The blue “City Edition” jerseys are a tribute to the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan.[([[https://fox47.com/sports/content/bucks-show-off-new-city-edition-jersey-with-nod-to-up-north|fox47]])]
+===== Fan Ownership Help =====
+Senator Herb Kohl required new owners to keep the team in Milwaukee, and even contributed $100 million for the arena.[([[https://www.milwaukeejewish.org/economicforum/herb-kohl-service-award/|milwaukeejewish]])]
+===== Global Fanbase =====
+With Giannis’ rise, the Bucks have gained a massive international following, especially in Greece and Africa.[([[https://www.niskanencenter.org/giannis-antetokounmpos-immigrant-story-and-the-internationalization-of-the-nba/|niskanencenter]])]

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