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Milwaukee Bucks
Founded in 1968
The Milwaukee Bucks were established as an NBA expansion team in 1968.1)
Quick Champions
They won their first NBA championship just three years later in 1971 — one of the fastest in NBA history.2)
Home at Fiserv Forum
Since 2018, the Bucks have played at the Fiserv Forum, a state-of-the-art arena in downtown Milwaukee.3)
The Big O Joins
Legendary guard Oscar Robertson joined the Bucks in 1970, helping them win the 1971 title.4)
Kareem’s Dominance
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (then Lew Alcindor) won three MVPs with the Bucks (1971, 1972, 1974).5)
Changing Names
Kareem changed his name from Lew Alcindor to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1971, during his time with the Bucks.6)
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.7)
Mascot: Bango
The Bucks' official mascot, Bango, debuted in 1977 and is a fan favorite for his stunts.8)
2021 NBA Champions
The Bucks won their second NBA championship in 2021, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo.9)
Giannis Scores 50
In Game 6 of the 2021 Finals, Giannis scored 50 points — one of the greatest Finals performances ever.10)
Fear the Deer
“Fear the Deer” started as a social media hashtag but became the team’s rallying cry.11)
Ownership Shift
In 2014, a group led by Marc Lasry and Wes Edens bought the team from Senator Herb Kohl.12)
Drafting Giannis
The Bucks selected Giannis Antetokounmpo with the 15th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft — a franchise-altering move.13)
Longest Win Streak
The team’s longest winning streak is 20 games, set during the 1970–71 season.14)
NBA MVPs
The Bucks have had four MVP awards: three by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and two by Giannis Antetokounmpo.15)
Cream City Jerseys
Their “Cream City” alternate jerseys are inspired by Milwaukee’s iconic cream-colored bricks.16)
Coaching Legend: Don Nelson
Don Nelson coached the team from 1976 to 1987, becoming one of the most successful coaches in franchise history.17)
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.18)
Brandon Jennings' 55
In 2009, rookie Brandon Jennings scored 55 points in a game — still a franchise rookie record.19)
Dunk Champion
Bucks guard Glenn Robinson III won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 2017.20)
City of Champions
Milwaukee became a title town again in 2021, 50 years after the Bucks’ first championship.21)
Historic Trio
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson, and Bob Dandridge were the Big Three that won the 1971 title.22)
Deer District
The outdoor space near Fiserv Forum, known as the Deer District, became famous during the 2021 playoff run.23)
Inaugural Pick
Fred Hetzel was the Bucks' first-ever draft pick in 1968, selected from the expansion draft.24)
All-Time Scorer
Giannis Antetokounmpo is the Bucks’ all-time leading scorer, surpassing Kareem in 2022.25)
Record Attendance
Game 6 of the 2021 Finals drew over 65,000 fans to the Deer District — a record for an outdoor watch party.26)
Sidney Moncrief’s Defense
Moncrief won back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year awards in 1983 and 1984.27)
Chris Paul Trade Rumor
The Bucks were heavily rumored to be interested in trading for Chris Paul before the 2020 season — it never happened.28)
Cream City Brick Origin
Milwaukee’s nickname “Cream City” comes from the light-colored bricks made from clay native to the region.29)
Andrew Bogut #1 Pick
The Bucks picked Australian big man Andrew Bogut first overall in the 2005 NBA Draft.30)