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Kane Pitman

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3 years

Look at Lou Williams.

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6 years

Austin Rivers when he turns up at Washington practice and Scott Brooks is running the show..

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3 years

This ended with Giannis throwing it off the glass and dunking.

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3 years

The Bucks traded the terrible DJ Augustin contract, DJ Wilson and moved back in the draft around 8 spots to acquire PJ Tucker. This series wouldn't have gone close to seven games without Tucker. What a move.

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3 years

Why is Devin Booker still allowed to just wrap a guy up and not get called for a foul?

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3 years

Devin Booker on the bench watching Jrue Holiday apply full court pressure on France.

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3 years

Giannis going 17-for-19 from the line in a Championship clinching game is as clutch as it gets. Incredible.

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2 years

Giannis stepping up and knocking down a clutch triple in the final two minutes of a road playoff game with blood coming down his face is just another moment. Another classic moment.

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4 years

The Bucks have officially clinched a playoff spot. The earliest clinch in NBA history.

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5 years

Milwaukee Bucks against the East playoff teams: 2) Toronto 3-1 3) Indiana 2-1 4) Philly 1-0 5) Boston 2-1 6) Brooklyn 2-0 7) Charlotte 2-1 8) Detroit 4-0 16-4 overall, 8-1 at home, 8-3 on the road. Solid.

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3 years

The Clippers spent all that time trying to avoid the Lakers when really they should have been trying to avoid one man and one man only. Joe Ingles.

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3 years

Giannis spoke about reaching out to KAT postgame: "I kinda know how much he hurts. I know how hard it is to lose someone you love and then you gotta go and still do your job. It's extremely hard. I told him I love him, stay healthy and I'll see you soon."

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2 years

The Bucks are desperately missing Khris Middleton on offense in this series but Giannis came in tonight and said get on my back fellas, I’m the best player in the world and we’re winning this game. Just his latest phenomenal playoff performance.

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2 years

That Giannis off the back board putback slam might be the best play of his career. Just so, so ridiculous.

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3 years

Let’s not downplay the fact Giannis broke this news himself. There was a reason nobody had any rock solid info on this. He’s just different. Crazy process but an incredible ending for all small markets, not just Milwaukee. A historic day for the league in many respects.

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4 years

You think Giannis is happy to see Khris Middleton get going?

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3 years

Devin Booker just tackled a man. What the hell just happened?!?!?!?!

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3 years

Why don’t we just talk about the two guys who did do it?

Alexis Morgan

@alexismorgan

3 years

Could KD have won a Gold and Chip if he didn’t wear a size 18????

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3 years

Pretty ironic that the TNT broadcast is showing a twitter video of Steph Curry hitting threes at practice while the Bucks tie an NBA record for threes made in an actual game.

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3 years

Ok who dropped their phone and why was Giannis so casual in catching it? 😂

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2 years

I’ve (unfairly) been resistant to DeMar DeRozan being an MVP candidate but it’s getting impossible to ignore. In my opinion, if Steph or LeBron were unleashing offensively like this and in first they would be the clear favourite. Factor in key Bulls injuries. Just a nuts season.

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2 years

I quit my old career in September 2018 to move to the US and chase a career in basketball media. September 2022 I've officially locked in with ESPN. Women's World Cup, the NBL and NBA seasons and then the men's World Cup next year. Huge 12 months ahead and I'm bloody excited! 😃

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5 years

I mean, I just don't know.. Since Dec, 1: 1) Milwaukee: 20-6 (.769%) 2) Brooklyn: 19-8 (.704%) Since Dec, 10: 1) Milwaukee: 18-4 (.818%) 2) Brooklyn: 17-5 (.772%) The Nets have without doubt been the second hottest team in the NBA over the last month and a half.

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5 years

when you're the hottest team in the NBA over the last month and a half

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3 years

Giannis Antetokounmpo in Game 7. 50 minutes, 40 points, 13 rebouns, five assists, 15-for-24 from the field. Just an all-time performance.

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2 years

LUCA VILDOZA IS A HIGHLIGHT MACHINE.

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3 years

For all the bad luck that has followed Wisconsin sports through the years, Kevin Durant's toe on the line at the end of regulation is something that will be remembered for a long time.

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5 years

At a bar in Wauwatosa and there is about 20 TVs showing the game with sound, the venue is full and each Bucks bucket is met with applause. The way it should be in the city of the current best team in the NBA.

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3 years

The anniversary of Giannis being drafted comes at the perfect time. Forget the ridiculous narratives, he's averaging 29/13/5 this postseason as the Bucks try to make the Finals for the first time since 1974. He's a 2x MVP and one of the greatest success stories in league history.

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3 years

I will remember that Giannis block on the Ayton lob for the rest of my days. Just insanity.

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5 years

George Hill: “For me, money is never important.” Says Milwaukee has a first class organisation.

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3 years

Thanasis has his hands on the trophy!

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2 years

Coolest Bucks fan worldwide right here 😎💍

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3 years

Giannis and Jim!

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4 years

When you are dating a guy wearing a jersey with no under shirt you don’t really have a choice.

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3 years

Tweets I never thought I would send: The Milwaukee Bucks just booked their place in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1974.

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3 years

Thanasis Antetokounmpo urgently calling for the sub for the last offensive possession to get himself out of the game is awesome. This is a man who knows his role.

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3 years

Back-to-back 40-point games in the NBA Finals for Giannis. Again, a week ago, we weren't sure if he was going to play again this season. Just absolutely insane.

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3 years

Seconds after winning their first Championship, Giannis is telling Bud they have to do it again. This man is fucking relentless.

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2 years

Watching Giannis in his rookie year was the ultimate what if...what could this incredible athlete become in the league? By 27 it's two MVP's, a DPOY, a championship and Finals MVP and now he's gone by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the franchise scoring leader. What a joy it's been.

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2 years

Milwaukee trailed 113-99 with 6:06 to play. They finish the game on a 21-6 run. That felt like a playoff game right there and the Bucks really needed it in the standings.

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3 years

Take a bow Giannis Antetokounmpo. 42 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and a steal. He left absolutely everything on the floor. What a performance.

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3 months

Pat Bev and Bobby Portis are meant to be teammates. Elite crowd energisers.

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4 years

Giannis says he told Brook Lopez he is going to cut the DPOY award in half and give it to him which begs the question....is the trophy CAKE?!?

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3 years

Giannis: "When I stop playing basketball my kid is going to grow up here in America and my kid is black. I cannot imagine my kid going through what I see on the tv. While I'm living and while i'm breathing and can do something about it towards the better, I'm going to do it."

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5 years

Mike Budenholzer answered a series of questions on Drake in a conference call before jokingly suggesting that maybe the Bucks could get Christian Yelich to sit courtside and swing the bat as the players head into a timeout in game five.

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5 years

Brook Lopez: “I’d absolutely love to come back.”

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1 year

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday and Brook Lopez are the Bucks best four players. They've spent 45 out of a possible 1844 mins on the floor together this season. Giannis, Khris and Jrue have spent 69 mins together. Really hard to read where Milwaukee is at.

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3 years

If Giannis was mere hours away from free agency Twitter would be an absolute debacle right now. Instead he’s chillin in Greece with the Larry O’B and his super max extension is about to kick in which seems cool.

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3 years

Foul on Middleton. What is happening on this game?!

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2 years

Jrue Holiday just referenced Most Improved Player when it comes to Giannis and I gotta tell ya, he makes a reasonable point.

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5 years

Giannis: “I don’t think I’ve ever seen the people in Milwaukee so excited about basketball.”

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5 years

Jon Horst since the Summer of 2018: -Hire Mike Budenholzer -Sign Brook Lopez for $3.3 mil -Trade Delly/Henson deals for NG'd in 2019 George Hill -Trade Thon Maker for Nikola Mirotic -Agree to sign Pau Gasol -Sign Bledsoe to 4-year $70 million deal It's a fair resume for EOTY.

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5 years

So. I had my first interaction with Pop just now. I shall now be known as Kane Pitman: Selfish reporter.

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3 years

Khris Middleton is the story. He's consistently delivered in every big moment for Milwaukee this postseason. Just a ridiculous 20-point fourth quarter and finishes with 38 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Much maligned (ridiculously) from Bucks fan, he's been incredible.

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Kane Pitman

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3 years

Khris Middleton 35+ points in 2021. Regular season: 0 Postseason: 4 Game 3 vs. BKN (trailing 2-0) Game 6 vs. BKN (trailing 3-2) Game 3 vs ATL (series tied 1-1, 20 pt 4th Q) Game 4 vs PHX (trailing 2-1) Also hit game winner in OT G1 against Miami and OT G7 against BKN. Not bad.

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4 years

Zack Greinke would rather sit with cardboard cutouts than his own teammates.

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3 years

I can't believe I'm watching Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton play basketball in Japan. They were watching PJ Tucker pour champagne all over himself in Milwaukee 30 minutes ago.

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3 years

Operation get Kane back to Milwaukee is being led by Giannis 🙌😂 🎥 @Bucks

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3 years

"Please, the US government, please, Kane Pitman's a big part of what we do here, who we are. Please let him in the country." A real quote from Giannis on media day 🤣

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Kane Pitman

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2 years

League Pass is showing a very dramatic recap of the NBA Finals and I just cracked up laughing thinking of Giannis dropping 50 to clinch a title a week after nearly snapping his leg in half. As much as we talk about it, it's probably still not enough.

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Kane Pitman

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4 years

NBA tracking data shows Wes Matthews defended Kawhi Leonard on 21.0 partial poss yesterday. In that time, Leonard: 0 points, 0-4 FG, 1 TO. On opening night, Wes guarded James Harden on 19.1 partial poss. In that time, Harden: 0 points, 0-6 FG, 2 TO's. Bud trusts Wes.

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3 years

Hubie Brown just called out casuals for not knowing how good Khris Middleton is. That's why Hubie is a king.

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3 years

When are the Packers gonna figure it out organisationally and get on the level of the Championship winning Bucks. It’s getting ridiculous.

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3 years

Pour one out for: 🗣️ WE ARE FOX SPORTS, WE ARE WISCONSIN! 😢

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3 years

Giannis -U̶g̶o̶- Ustay Antetokounmpo

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2 years

Just an absolutely surgical Game 1 performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo in Boston. A poster game for the evolution in his game. Patient, didn't force anything and absolutely dominated.

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Kane Pitman

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3 years

Schefty picked draft day and then Game 6 day 🧐

Adam Schefter

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3 years

This off-season, the Packers offered Aaron Rodgers a two-year contract extension that would have tied him to Green Bay for five more seasons and made him the highest-paid QB and player in football. Rodgers declined the offer, proof it’s not about the money.

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3 years

Giannis gave a lengthy answer on what securing financial security for generations of his family means but finished with this: "I hope my grandkids build a statue for me. I hope they build that shit." 😂

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3 years

Personally, I think this was the moment PJ Tucker realised he was willing to take less money to head to warmth for a full season.

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2 years

Whatever the best possible projections were for Bobby Portis when he initially signed with the Bucks, he's blown them away. What a reliable contributor he has become and he just continues to get better and better.

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3 years

Jrue Holiday on handling the pressure of being seen as the missing piece for Milwaukee: "If you can't handle pressure you probably shouldn't be in this line of work to be honest with you"

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3 years

I hope all the furniture in Thanasis' hotel room is ok after watching that game in isolation. That man would have been going absolutely nuts. Fingers crossed he is healthy and well.

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4 years

Giannis says the Bucks will sit down together tomorrow as a team and decide how they will honour Kobe in tomorrow nights game against Washington.

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Kane Pitman

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4 years

Milwaukee Bucks, more like Milwaukee good blokes. My brother sent me this today and I reckon @nmonroe had something to do with it. Thanks for making me feel at home the last few years, it's been a blast!

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4 years

Minutes per game for top NBA players in 2019-20: 1) James Harden - 37.7 5) Pascal Siakam - 36.6 13) Jimmy Butler - 35.3 16) Anthony Davis - 35.0 17) Russell Westbrook - 35.0 18) LeBron James - 34.8 46) Luka Doncic - 32.2 57) Kawhi Leonard - 31.5 68) Giannis Antetokounmpo - 31.1

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3 years

Haven't seen a 10-second violation all season. With 1:06 left in a one point playoff game the official decides it's his time to shine. Unbelievable moment quite honestly.

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3 years

I think Jrue Holiday has earned a rest after this game. He’s had a pretty big month.

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Kane Pitman

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5 years

I asked Pat Connaughton about Brook Lopez looking to score inside in while struggling from deep. He said George Hill pulled the team together during a timeout and said: “Hey, let’s get Brook an easy bucket to get him going.” Just further evidence of Hill’s leadership.

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2 years

A step back triple to tie the game in regulation and then two free throws for the lead in OT. Giannis, man. Just ridiculous.

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2 years

I can’t believe people are still doing this.

Rob Perez

@WorldWideWob

2 years

watching this game and all i can think about is what the world would look like today if Kevin Durant wore size 17.5s instead of 18s.

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3 years

I asked Khris Middleton whether any birthday celebrations are allowed for Giannis due to covid protocols: "We definitely sung him happy birthday after practice. Me and PC thought the perfect gift to him would be to give him a pen.....hopefully he enjoys it and uses it"

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5 months

While Giannis was doing media, his kids were chasing Brook Lopez around the locker room and having a great time. I asked Giannis whether he has considered Brook for baby sitting duties. A VIP tour of Disney sounds in the cards 😂😂

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5 years

This is what Giannis fouled out on tonight. This call is even more pathetic than the one against Houston. Ridiculous.

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2 years

Imagine in 2017 if someone told you that in 2021 DeMarcus Cousins would be playing a major offensive role in a win for the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks over a Jason Kidd coached Dallas Mavericks squad. What a time to be alive.

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3 years

The Bucks have announced that Jim Paschke will be the master of ceremonies for the ring and banner ceremony on opening night. There will also be an outdoor watch party in the deer district if you can't make it inside.

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4 years

Liam Antetokounmpo walking around the bubble looking for Mo Wagner.

Adrian Wojnarowski

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Each player is allowed one ticket per playoff game for a guest -- plus an additional admission for a child (32 inches and below), per memo.

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4 years

BAH GAWD IT'S BIDEN'S MUSIC!!!

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4 years

The G League season was cancelled with the Wisconsin Herd holding the best record in the league. The AHL was cancelled with the Milwaukee Admirals holding the best record. The Bucks hold the NBA’s best record and hang on to hope of bringing a championship to Wisconsin in 2020.

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4 years

So who do we think the Bucks are waiving to make room for Liam? Doubt he sees minutes this season but the pedigree is there.

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4 years

Khris Middleton was every human in Fiserv Forum 😂😂

Keith Keskinen

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@KanePitman Where does Middleton’s reaction face rank?

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"Please, the US government, please, Kane Pitman's a big part of what we do here, who we are. Please let him in the country." A real quote from Giannis on media day 🤣

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1 year

Mike Budenholzer walked in the door and the Bucks became a stable, winning org. Found ways to maximise the strengths of rosters that were far from perfect and always felt he was harshly critiqued. A championship coach. I hope he’s seen as a legend in the history of the franchise.

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5 years

Giannis said sometimes it’s hard in the moment to tell you aren’t playing hard enough. He said his older brother rarely contacts him after games but yesterday he told him, “Giannis, you have to play harder.” He said the truth is someone’s hard to hear but he was right.

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5 years

So, I mentioned to @Giannis_An34 just now that he came in at number five in Australian jersey sales. This interaction followed...

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3 years

Grayson Allen is making one hell of a start to his Milwaukee career. What a damn shot.

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3 years

One of the plays that sticks with me from Game 5. Look how physical Booker tries to get with Holiday and he’s just not moving him an inch. Steals the ball and for good measure drops a quick trigger three. Impressive.

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5 years

Just a reminder that Malcolm Brogdon is still to return to this Bucks team.

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5 years

Here’s hoping Giannis is a little more forgiving with his second child.

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5 years

Giannis no look 🔥

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3 years

Jordan Nwora just dropped 33 points on 7-12 3P for Nigeria against Germany. Nwora played 20+ minutes four times for the Bucks this season and averaged 22.5 points in those games. Those games had varying levels of meaning but it's well established he's a bucket. Very curious.

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