Thousands of fans lined downtown Milwaukee streets on Thursday, July 22, 2021, to catch a glimpse of their beloved Bucks in a parade to celebrate the city's first NBA championship in half a century. Six police officers on horseback clopped past cheering fans at the head of a procession that included a hook-and-ladder fire truck occasionally blaring its horn, and open-air … [Read more...] about Milwaukee celebrates a Milestone Bucks Victory
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BUCKS WIN IN SIX!: First Title Win Since 1971
On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, the Milwaukee Bucks beat a fifty-year slump and won the NBA Championship title in an amazing sixth game. Among the highlights Giannis Antetokounmpo ended the game with 50 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots as the Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns 105-98 to win the series 4-2 at the Fiserv Forum. In a season played largely without fans, the Bucks … [Read more...] about BUCKS WIN IN SIX!: First Title Win Since 1971
Get to know Milwaukee Bucks’ top three star players
Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo, born December 6, 1994)[3] is a Greek Nigerian professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Antetokounmpo began playing basketball for the youth teams of Filathlitikos in Athens. In 2011, he began playing for the club's senior team before entering the 2013 NBA draft, where he … [Read more...] about Get to know Milwaukee Bucks’ top three star players
Milwaukee Bucks win ECF, head to NBA Finals for first time in 47 years
The Milwaukee Bucks are playing in an NBA Final for the first time in 47 years! To get there they defeated the Atlanta Hawks 4-2 in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Finals series. Despite not having star Giannis Antetokounmpo for the last two games due to a hyperextended left knee, the Milwaukee Bucks were able to get it done on the road Saturday, July 3, 2021. Khris … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks win ECF, head to NBA Finals for first time in 47 years
Bucks newcomer Jrue Holiday announced on Instagram he will donate the remainder of his 2020 salary to support black, small-owned businesses, including in Milwaukee
In the season of giving, professional basketball player Jrue Holiday of the Milwaukee Bucks has decided to donate the rest of his “2020 NBA salary to small Black-owned businesses, nonprofits, and initiatives,” according to an Instagram post from over the weekend. “With the COVID-19 Pandemic and heightened racial injustices in 2020, many of us have been looking for answers. … [Read more...] about Bucks newcomer Jrue Holiday announced on Instagram he will donate the remainder of his 2020 salary to support black, small-owned businesses, including in Milwaukee
MPS Foundation supports students; donors include Khris Middleton and Zilber Fund
The MPS Foundation is pleased to announce that more than $60,000 has been raised to support MPS students and families during school closures. Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Khris Middleton has donated $25,000 and his gift will be fully matched by the Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Trust Fund, through the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Together, the two gifts will provide nearly 2,500 … [Read more...] about MPS Foundation supports students; donors include Khris Middleton and Zilber Fund
MPS celebrates tree donation in honor of Bucks’ success
Students and staff at MPS Milwaukee School of Languages (MSL) celebrated a gift of four new trees this month along with Bango and the Milwaukee Bucks. The trees are a donation from American Transmission Company (ATC), which has provided 573 trees this spring in honor of every Bucks three-point shot at Fiserv Forum this season. This is the third year American Transmission … [Read more...] about MPS celebrates tree donation in honor of Bucks’ success
Milwaukee Bucks lead Toronto Raptors 2 to 1
On Wednesday, May 15, 2019 the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors 108 - 100 at home, they came out with the same determination Game 2, winning 125 - 103. The Bucks went into Toronto on Sunday and lost to the Raptors 112 - 118. The Bucks play game four on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in Toronto, in the series the Bucks now lead 2 to 1. Go Bucks Go! … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks lead Toronto Raptors 2 to 1
Milwaukee Bucks honor former player and general manager Wayne Embry
On Thursday, February 21, 2019, the Milwaukee Bucks honored former Bucks player and general manager Wayne Embry (center) before their evening game against the Boston Celtics at the Fiserv Forum. The City of Milwaukee and the State of Wisconsin recognized Embry for his accomplishments and impact on NBA history by proclaiming Thursday Wayne Embry Day. Embry played the final … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks honor former player and general manager Wayne Embry
Milwaukee Bucks celebrate grand opening of new arena, The Fiserv Forum
The Fiserv Forum, the new home to the Milwaukee Bucks, held their Grand opening on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at the corner of Herb Kohl Way in front of the new arena. Taking part in the ribbon cutting ceremony was former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and many of the key people involved in making the dream of a new arena a reality. Tours were also … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks celebrate grand opening of new arena, The Fiserv Forum