Milwaukee Bucks

Professional basketball in Milwaukee was established in 1921, marking the beginning of the city's basketball history.

The Tri-City Blackhawks relocated to Milwaukee in 1951 and became the Milwaukee Hawks, marking the city's first NBA team. This event was significant in the history of professional basketball in Milwaukee.

On January 22, 1968, Milwaukee was awarded an NBA expansion franchise, leading to the birth of the Bucks. The team was named after the state's official animal, the white-tailed deer, in a contest that attracted nearly 50,000 entries.

On July 1, 1969, the Milwaukee Bucks drafted Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one of the greatest basketball players in history.

On April 30, 1971, the Milwaukee Bucks achieved their first and only NBA championship victory.

In the 1971-72 NBA season, the Milwaukee Bucks reached the Western Conference Finals but unfortunately lost. The team was led by head coach Larry Costello and star player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

In the 1972-73 NBA season, the Milwaukee Bucks had a successful record of 60-22 but unfortunately lost in the Western Conference Semifinals. The team was coached by Larry Costello and led by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

In 1974, the Milwaukee Bucks reached their first NBA Finals, setting the stage for their future championship victory in 2021.

After expressing his desire to play in a larger market, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was traded from the Bucks to the Lakers on June 16, 1975. This trade marked the end of an era for the Bucks and triggered changes in the team's ownership.

On October 18, 1977, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, playing for the Lakers, punched Kent Benson during a game, resulting in Abdul-Jabbar breaking his hand. This incident led to consequences for both players and affected the Bucks' roster.

In 1979, Sidney Moncrief made his on-court debut for the Milwaukee Bucks, marking the beginning of a successful era with consistent playoff appearances throughout the 1980s.

In the 1980-81 NBA season, the Milwaukee Bucks had a strong performance with a record of 60-22. However, they were defeated in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

In the 1981-1982 NBA season, the Milwaukee Bucks had a record of 55-27 and made it to the Eastern Conference Semifinals but were defeated. The team was led by head coach Don Nelson and key player Sidney Moncrief.

In the 1983-84 NBA season, the Milwaukee Bucks were defeated in the Eastern Conference Finals. The team had a successful season but fell short of making it to the NBA Finals.

On March 1, 1985, Herb Kohl acquired the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Milwaukee Bucks had a successful season in 1986-87, finishing with a record of 50-32 and securing the 3rd position in the Eastern Conference. They made it to the Eastern Conference Semifinals but were defeated.

In 1988, the Milwaukee Bucks relocated their home games from the Milwaukee Arena to the BMO Harris Bradley Center.

In the 1998 NBA draft, the Milwaukee Bucks traded Dirk Nowitzki, the ninth overall pick, to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Robert Traylor. This trade is often considered one of the most lopsided in NBA history, as Nowitzki went on to have a highly successful career with the Mavericks.

In the 2000-01 season, the Milwaukee Bucks achieved a record of 52-30, with a win percentage of .634. They secured the 2nd position in their conference.

During the 2002-03 NBA season, the Milwaukee Bucks had a record of 42-40, finishing 4th out of 8 teams in their division. They lost in the Eastern Conference 1st Round. George Karl was the head coach with Sam Cassell being a key player.

During the 2003-04 NBA season, the Milwaukee Bucks had a record of 41-41, finishing 4th out of 8 teams in their division. They had a shooting percentage of 42.9% and averaged 106.5 points per game. The team lost in the Eastern Conference 1st Round.

The Milwaukee Bucks had a season in 2004-05 where they achieved a record of 30 wins and 52 losses. The team was led by players like T. Porter and M. Redd.

The Milwaukee Bucks had a record of 40-42 in the 2005-06 NBA season. They finished 5th out of 5 in their division. The team lost in the Eastern Conference 1st Round.

For the 2006–07 season, the Milwaukee Bucks changed their uniforms, introducing a white home uniform with hunter green stripes and green numbers with a red outline. The road uniforms included a hunter green primary design and a red secondary design resembling the 1968–73 uniforms.

The Milwaukee Bucks had a 46-36 record with a winning percentage of .561 during the 2009-10 NBA season. They finished 6th in the Eastern Conference and had a 3-4 record in the playoffs.

The Milwaukee Bucks selected Greek forward Giannis Antetokounmpo with the 15th overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft.

On April 16, 2014, a group led by Wes Edens and Marc Lasry agreed to purchase a majority interest in the Milwaukee Bucks from former owner Herb Kohl. This marked a significant change in ownership for the team.

On May 16, 2014, the sale of the Milwaukee Bucks to Wes Edens and Marc Lasry was approved by the owners of the NBA and its Board of Governors. This finalized the ownership transition for the team.

The NBA passed a rule known as the 'Jay-Z Rule' on January 25, which limited ownership groups to no more than 25 individuals and required no ownership interest to be smaller than 1%.

On June 6, 2015, the Milwaukee Bucks revealed their new home and road uniforms for the 2015–16 season. The uniforms featured a color block pattern called the 'Cream City Rainbow' and paid homage to past designs like the 'Irish Rainbow' from the 1980s.

On July 15, 2015, the Wisconsin State Senate voted in favor of using public money to help finance a new arena for the Bucks, securing the team's future in Milwaukee.

As of July 16, 2015, the Milwaukee Bucks ownership group included prominent individuals such as Jamie Dinan, Wes Edens, Giacamo Falluca, Michael D. Fascitelli, and others.

An entry about the notable first achievements in the history of the Milwaukee Bucks, originally posted on June 8, 2016, and revised on July 20, 2021.

On September 19, 2016, Giannis Antetokounmpo agreed to a 4-year, $100 million contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. This marked a significant investment in the young player's future with the team.

On April 8, 2017, the Milwaukee Bucks secured a spot in the playoffs by defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 90-82. This achievement marked a significant milestone for the team in the 2016-17 season.

On April 10, 2017, the Milwaukee Bucks secured their third winning season since 2001 by defeating the Charlotte Hornets 89-79. This accomplishment reflected the team's improvement and competitiveness.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the NBA Finals MVP after leading the Milwaukee Bucks to victory over the Phoenix Suns. He averaged impressive stats throughout the series, including a 50-point performance in Game 6.

The Milwaukee Bucks will be facing off against the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs. Keep an eye on key players like Giannis Antetokounmpo to see how they perform.

The Milwaukee Bucks are making a playoff return, and fans can find all the essential information about it in this article.

After the Milwaukee Bucks lost in the playoffs, the team announced the firing of head coach Mike Budenholzer on May 4, 2023.

The Milwaukee Bucks acquired seven-time all-star point guard Damian Lillard in a 3-team trade on September 27, 2023.