query: who are the owners of the milwaukee bucks

pos: Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks are an American professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member club of the league's Eastern Conference Central Division. The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and play at the Fiserv Forum. Former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl was the long-time owner of the team, but on April 16, 2014, a group led by billionaire hedge fund managers Wes Edens and Marc Lasry agreed to purchase a majority interest in the team from Kohl, a sale which was approved by the owners

pos: Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks are an American professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member club of the league's Eastern Conference Central Division. The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and play at the Fiserv Forum. Former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl was the long-time owner of the team, but on April 16, 2014, a group led by billionaire hedge fund managers Wes Edens and Marc Lasry agreed to purchase a majority interest in the team from Kohl, a sale which was approved by the owners

pos: Milwaukee Bucks the league at 15–67, the worst record in team history. On April 16, 2014, long-time Bucks owner Herb Kohl agreed to sell a majority interest of the team to New York-based billionaires Wes Edens, and Marc Lasry for $550 million, but Kohl still retains a significant minority interest in the team. The new owners are expected to keep the team in Milwaukee, and are also expected to contribute $100 million toward building a new arena for the franchise. Approval from the NBA Board of Governors came on May 15, a month later. On June 26, 2014, the Bucks chose Duke

pos: Milwaukee Bucks arena falls through, the NBA may buy the team and move it to Las Vegas or Seattle. Current Bucks owners Wes Edens, Marc Lasry and Jamie Dinan combined with Herb Kohl to pledge $250 million for a new arena and sought a match from the public. Of those funds, $93 million would come from the Wisconsin Center District in the form of new debt on Milwaukee citizens. The district would not commence repaying the bonds until 13 years thereafter. On July 9, 2015, the Bucks confirmed their signing of center Greg Monroe to a three-year, $50 million contract. The Bucks

neg: Milwaukee Bucks head coach. On August 26, 2018, the Bucks' new arena, Fiserv Forum, opened to the public. As of July 16, 2015, the following individuals and groups are among the owners of the Bucks: The Bucks' official mascot is Bango. The word "Bango" was originally coined by Eddie Doucette, the longtime play-by-play announcer for the Bucks. Doucette used the word whenever a Bucks player connected on a long-range basket. It was often used for sharpshooter Jon McGlocklin. When it came time for the Bucks to choose a name for their new mascot, the name "Bango" won the contest. Bango has been

neg: 1998–99 Milwaukee Bucks season and Michael Curry re-signed with the Detroit Pistons. 2) Indiana Pacers vs. (7) Milwaukee Bucks: "Pacers win series 3-0" Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Pacers and Bucks. 1998–99 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1998–99 NBA season was the Bucks' 31st season in the National Basketball Association. After a four-month lockout, the Bucks hired George Karl, who previously coached the Seattle SuperSonics as their new head coach. The team also traded their top draft pick Dirk Nowitzki to the Dallas Mavericks for rookie Robert Traylor, and signed free agents Dell Curry and Vinny Del Negro. The Bucks

neg: Milwaukee Bucks He and McGlocklin also co-founded the Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer (MACC) Fund in 1976, which raises money to help cancer research. On the radio side the team has been carried by WTMJ (620/103.3) and throughout the state on the Bucks Radio Network (which is sponsored by Marshfield Clinic) for most of the team's history. Ted Davis announces, with former WTMJ-TV sports director Dennis Krause providing color and serving as solo announcer on nights where Davis has a broadcasting assignment elsewhere. Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks are an American professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks compete in

neg: Milwaukee Bucks were "spirited, good jumpers, fast and agile." The Bucks marked a return of the NBA to Milwaukee after 13 years; their previous team, the Hawks, played for four seasons in the early 1950s before moving to St. Louis in 1955 (they are now based in Atlanta). In October, the Bucks played their first NBA regular-season game against the Chicago Bulls before a Milwaukee Arena crowd of 8,467. As is typical with expansion teams, the Bucks' first season (1968–69) was a struggle. Their first victory came in their sixth game as the Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 134–118; they won only

neg: 1970–71 Milwaukee Bucks season Robertson had never won a championship and his desire to win seemed to inspire Alcindor and unite the rest of the Bucks. Robertson ranked third in the league in assists at 8.3 apg and was the Bucks' No. 2 scorer at 19.4 ppg. (M1) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (P2) San Francisco Warriors: "Bucks win series 4–1" (M1) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (P1) Los Angeles Lakers: "Bucks win series 4–1" "Bucks win series 4–0" On April 21, 1970, the Bucks traded two young players, Flynn Robinson and Charlie Paulk, to the Cincinnati Royals for 10-year veteran guard Oscar Robertson. 1970–71 Milwaukee Bucks season

neg: 1969–70 Milwaukee Bucks season a foregone conclusion: UCLA Bruins center Lew Alcindor. However, Alcindor was also selected first overall by the New York Nets in the competing American Basketball Association's entry draft, which triggered a bidding war for Alcindor's services. He eventually opted for the Bucks' five-year $1.4 million offer over a much more lucrative $3.2 million offer from the Nets, preferring the established NBA over a new and struggling ABA. (2) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (4) Philadelphia 76ers: "Bucks win series 4–1" (1) New York Knicks vs. (2) Milwaukee Bucks: "Knicks win series 4–1" 1969–70 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1969–70 Milwaukee Bucks season was

neg: 2011–12 Milwaukee Bucks season 2011–12 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2011–12 Milwaukee Bucks season was the 44th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Bucks finished the season with a 31–35 record and in 9th place in the Eastern Conference, four games behind the Philadelphia 76ers, who claimed the last berth for the 2012 NBA Playoffs. The regular season was reduced from its usual 82 games to 66 due to the lockout. Due to the 2011 NBA lockout negotiations, the programmed pre-season schedule, along with the first two weeks of the regular season were scrapped, and a two-game pre-season was set

neg: 1988–89 Milwaukee Bucks season 1988–89 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1988–89 NBA season was the Bucks' 21st season in the NBA. After finishing the regular season with 49 wins and 33 loses, the Bucks defeated the Atlanta Hawks in the opening round of the 1989 NBA Playoffs. It marked the last time the Bucks would advance to the second round until 2000–01. In the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Bucks were swept by the eventual champions Detroit Pistons. (4) Atlanta Hawks vs. (5) Milwaukee Bucks: "Bucks win series 3–2" Last Playoff Meeting: 1988 Eastern Conference First Round (Atlanta won 3-2) (1) Detroit Pistons vs. (5) Milwaukee

neg: Milwaukee Bucks to be redesigned. For one home game, it was anticipated that new uniforms were going to be revealed with hunter orange replacing red as the secondary color. It turned out to be an April Fool's joke, though the Bucks did announce that a new logo and colors would be revealed on April 13, 2015. On April 13, 2015, the Milwaukee Bucks unveiled new primary and secondary logos, as well as a new color scheme. The new branding will take effect beginning with the 2015–16 NBA season. The Bucks' new official colors are Good Land Green (a reference to "Milwaukee" being

neg: 2003–04 Milwaukee Bucks season 2003–04 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2003–04 NBA season was the Bucks' 36th season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bucks acquired Joe Smith from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Under new head coach Terry Porter, the Bucks played around .500 for most of the first half of the season. At midseason, the team traded Tim Thomas to the New York Knicks for Keith Van Horn. The young Bucks managed to play well as Michael Redd, who continued to show improvement had a breakout season averaging 21.7 points per game, while being selected for the 2004 NBA All-Star Game. However,

neg: 2000–01 Milwaukee Bucks season traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, Scott Williams was dealt to the Denver Nuggets and Kersey retired. , the 2000–01 season remains the last time the Bucks either won 50 games, or made it past the opening round of the NBA playoffs. (2) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (7) Orlando Magic Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Bucks and Magic. (2) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (6) Charlotte Hornets Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Bucks and Hornets. (1) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (2) Milwaukee Bucks Last Playoff Meeting: 1991 Eastern Conference First Round (Philadelphia won 3-0)

neg: 104th Grey Cup Stanley Cup in their second National Hockey League season) and the 1995 Baltimore Stallions (who, as part of the CFL's mid-1990's U.S. expansion, won the Grey Cup in their second and final CFL season); they are tied with the 1970-71 Milwaukee Bucks (winners of the National Basketball Association title in their third season). The game was played at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario. On September 4, 2015, news agencies reported that the game would be awarded to Toronto, as a gift to the new Argonaut owners, despite the city recently hosting the 95th and the 100th Grey Cups. On October

neg: Steve Novak to gauge his skill and interest in broadcasting. Shortly after completing courses at Sportscaster U., Bucks' President Peter Feigin offered Novak a role on the Bucks' broadcast team. On September 20, 2017, it was announced that Novak would be joining Fox Sports Wisconsin as a pre- and post-game analyst for Milwaukee Bucks broadcasts. On occasion, Novak also commentates Wisconsin Herd games, the Bucks' NBA G League team. Steve Novak Steven Michael Novak (born June 13, 1983 or 1984) is an American former professional basketball player who is currently a television analyst for the Milwaukee Bucks on Fox Sports Wisconsin. He

neg: 1988–89 Milwaukee Bucks season Bucks: "Pistons win series 4–0" Last Playoff Meeting: 1976 Western Conference First Round (Detroit won 2-1) 1988–89 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1988–89 NBA season was the Bucks' 21st season in the NBA. After finishing the regular season with 49 wins and 33 loses, the Bucks defeated the Atlanta Hawks in the opening round of the 1989 NBA Playoffs. It marked the last time the Bucks would advance to the second round until 2000–01. In the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Bucks were swept by the eventual champions Detroit Pistons. (4) Atlanta Hawks vs. (5) Milwaukee Bucks: "Bucks win series 3–2" Last

neg: 2001–02 Milwaukee Bucks season 2001–02 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2001–02 NBA season was the Bucks' 34th season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bucks signed free agent Anthony Mason to shore up their front line. After advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals last year, the Bucks got off to a solid start winning nine of their first ten games, then posted an 8-game winning streak with a division-leading record of 26–13 as of January 21. Scoring leader Ray Allen was selected for the 2002 NBA All-Star Game. At midseason, the team signed free agent Greg Anthony, who was released by the

neg: 1985–86 Boston Celtics season hammering the Hawks in the third quarter by a score of 36–6. (1) Boston Celtics vs. (2) Milwaukee Bucks: "Celtics win series 4–0" The Eastern Conference Finals matched the Celtics up against the Milwaukee Bucks and head coach Don Nelson. Nelson was a former Celtic player who enraged the Celtics in the 1983 NBA Playoffs by accusing Celtic guard Danny Ainge of "dirty" play. The Celtics swept the Bucks. This was the third time in four years that the Bucks and the Celtics had met in the playoffs; the Bucks defeated the Celtics in the 1983 Eastern Conference Semifinals, and

neg: 2004–05 Milwaukee Bucks season They continued to struggle losing 15 of their final 18 games including an 8-game losing streak, finishing last place in the Central Division with a 30–52 record. The only bright spot came from Michael Redd, who averaged a team high of 23.0 points per game. Following the season, head coach Terry Porter was fired, and Pachulia signed as a free agent with the Atlanta Hawks. The Bucks had no draft picks in 2004. 2004–05 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2004–05 NBA season was the Bucks' 37th season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bucks signed free agents Mike

neg: 1992–93 Milwaukee Bucks season 1992–93 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1992–93 NBA season was the Bucks' 25th season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bucks acquired Blue Edwards and second-year guard Eric Murdock from the Utah Jazz. The team hired Mike Dunleavy as their new head coach to lead a young team. The Bucks got off to a strong start winning 10 of their first 13 games. However, things would get worse as they went on an 11-game losing streak in December. At midseason, they traded Alvin Robertson to the Detroit Pistons for Orlando Woolridge, who played in just eight games for

neg: 1990–91 Milwaukee Bucks season in the Central Division with a 48–34 record, while posting a 33–8 home record at the Bradley Center. In the first round of the playoffs, the Bucks were swept by the 5th-seeded Philadelphia 76ers in three straight games. This would be their final playoff appearance until 1999. (4) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (5) Philadelphia 76ers: "76ers win series 3-0" Last Playoff Meeting: 1987 Eastern Conference First Round (Milwaukee won 3-2) 1990–91 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1990–91 NBA season was the Bucks' 23rd season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bucks acquired Frank Brickowski from the San Antonio Spurs.

neg: 1986–87 Milwaukee Bucks season series 3-2" Last Playoff Meeting: 1986 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Milwaukee won 4-3) (1) Boston Celtics vs. (4) Milwaukee Bucks "Celtics win series 4-3" Last Playoff Meeting: 1986 Eastern Conference Finals (Boston won 4-0) 1986–87 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1986-87 NBA season was the Bucks' 19th season in the NBA. For the first time since 1979-80, the Bucks did not win their division. During the season, coach and general manager Don Nelson started to experience a rift in friendship with Bucks owner Herb Kohl due to personal disagreements with Kohl on how to run the team. During Game 4 of the

neg: 1998–99 Milwaukee Bucks season 1998–99 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1998–99 NBA season was the Bucks' 31st season in the National Basketball Association. After a four-month lockout, the Bucks hired George Karl, who previously coached the Seattle SuperSonics as their new head coach. The team also traded their top draft pick Dirk Nowitzki to the Dallas Mavericks for rookie Robert Traylor, and signed free agents Dell Curry and Vinny Del Negro. The Bucks transition continued at midseason trading Terrell Brandon to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and acquiring Sam Cassell and Chris Gatling from the New Jersey Nets in exchange for Elliot Perry in a three-team trade.

neg: Milwaukee Does Milwaukee Does The Milwaukee Does were a team in the short-lived Women's Professional Basketball League. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, their name was a play on that of the NBA Milwaukee Bucks. The Does played in the first two of the WPBL's three seasons, 1978–1979 and 1979–1980, before disbanding. The team played its home games at the Milwaukee Arena and were coached for part of the 1979–1980 season by Larry Costello, who had coached the Bucks from their inception, including an NBA championship in 1971. The league played its first game on December 9, 1978, between the hometown Does and the

neg: 2011–12 Milwaukee Bucks season for each team once the lockout concluded. Many players signed with teams from other leagues due to the 2011 NBA lockout. FIBA allows players under NBA contracts to sign and play for teams from other leagues if the contracts have opt-out clauses that allow the players to return to the NBA if the lockout ends. The Chinese Basketball Association, however, only allows its clubs to sign foreign free agents who could play for at least the entire season. 2011–12 NBA season 2011–12 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2011–12 Milwaukee Bucks season was the 44th season of the franchise in the National

neg: 1986–87 Philadelphia 76ers season and lose in the first round of the playoffs to the Milwaukee Bucks. This would be the 16th and final season for Julius Erving, who in his last regular season home game, became just the third player in ABA-NBA history to score over 30,000 points for a career. Each road city had a farewell ceremony to honor him. (4) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (5) Philadelphia 76ers: "Bucks win series 3-2" Last Playoff Meeting: 1986 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Milwaukee won 4-3) 1986–87 Philadelphia 76ers season The 1986-87 NBA season was the 76ers 38th season in the NBA and 24th season in Philadelphia.

neg: 1970–71 Milwaukee Bucks season 1970–71 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1970–71 Milwaukee Bucks season was the third season for the Bucks. Milwaukee posted a 66–16 record in only its third year of existence, and its second since getting Lew Alcindor, later known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Key part of the championship season was the acquisition of Oscar Robertson. Other role players on the Bucks included players such as Bob Dandridge (18.4 ppg) and Jon McGlocklin (15.8 ppg), power forward Greg Smith and key reserves Lucius Allen, Bob Boozer and Dick Cunningham completing the nucleus. The season included a 20-game winning streak, the NBA's longest at the

neg: 1989–90 Milwaukee Bucks season named Sixth Man of The Year averaging 23.0 points per game off the bench, despite playing in just 59 games due to injury. However, in the first round of the playoffs, they lost to the Chicago Bulls in four games. (3) Chicago Bulls vs. (6) Milwaukee Bucks: "Bulls win series 3-1" Last Playoff Meeting: 1985 Eastern Conference First Round (Milwaukee won 3-1) 1989–90 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1989–90 NBA season was the Bucks' 22nd season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bucks acquired All-Star guard Alvin Robertson and Greg "Cadillac" Anderson from the San Antonio Spurs. Early

neg: 2007–08 Milwaukee Bucks season The Bucks have been involved in the following transactions during the 2007–08 season. 2007–08 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2007–08 Milwaukee Bucks season was the 40th season of NBA basketball in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It began in October. The Bucks finished with just 26 wins in the weak Eastern Conference and as a result Larry Krystkowiak was fired after just one season as coach, one day after the season officially ended. Scott Skiles was then appointed coach soon after to a four-year contract. Key dates prior to the start of the season: Milwaukee's selections from the 2007 NBA draft in New York

neg: 1979–80 Milwaukee Bucks season seven games. The 1979-80 season would be the Bucks last season as a Western Conference team as they switched to the Eastern Conference along with the Chicago Bulls. The Bucks had a first round bye. (2) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (3) Seattle SuperSonics: "Sonics win series 4–3" 1979–80 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1979–80 NBA season was the Bucks' 12th season in the NBA. With 49 wins and 33 loses they won their division and ranked fourth in the Western Conference. In the 1979 NBA Draft, the Bucks drafted guard Sidney Moncrief out of the University of Arkansas. During the season, the

neg: 2017–18 Milwaukee Bucks season playoffs, the Bucks faced the 2nd seeded Boston Celtics in the First Round, and lost in seven games. <noinclude> 2017–18 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2017–18 Milwaukee Bucks season was the 50th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On June 16, 2017, the Bucks named Jon Horst as their new general manager. This was the Bucks' final season at the Bradley Center, with their move to the new Fiserv Forum beginning with the 2018–19 NBA season. On January 22, 2018, the Bucks fired head coach Jason Kidd and replaced him with the team's assistant head coach Joe

neg: Milwaukee Bucks behind the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Central Division, but Milwaukee ultimately clinched a playoff berth on April 6, 2010, with a road win over the Chicago Bulls. It was during that time that the phrase ""Fear the Deer"" started, most likely by an ESPN commentator, and adopted on message boards and within Andrew Bogut's Squad 6. The slogan rang well with Bucks fans, who started bringing signs with the phrase to games. The slogan became the team's battle cry in the NBA playoffs. The Bucks finished the regular season with a record of 46–36. The Bucks clinched the sixth seed

neg: 1969–70 Milwaukee Bucks season 1969–70 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1969–70 Milwaukee Bucks season was the second season for the Milwaukee Bucks. Led by the heralded rookie center Lew Alcindor, they finished with a 56–26 record, enough for second place in the Eastern Division. After beating the Philadelphia 76ers 4–1 in the Eastern semifinals, they lost to the eventual champions New York Knicks in five games. After a 27–55 record in their inaugural NBA season, the Bucks won a coin toss over the Phoenix Suns to give them the right to select first overall in the 1969 NBA Draft. Their designated selection had long been

neg: Milwaukee Bucks is on the left; both are in forest green with lime green trim. The Bucks would also wear an "Earned" uniform by virtue of qualifying in the 2018 playoffs; this uniform is essentially the "City" uniform but with the visual elements inspired from the 1977–85 Bucks white uniform. The Bucks hold the draft rights to the following unsigned draft picks who have been playing outside the NBA. A drafted player, either an international draftee or a college draftee who is not signed by the team that drafted him, is allowed to sign with any non-NBA team. In this case, the

neg: 2009–10 Milwaukee Bucks season games the Bucks have won since 2001. he participated in the Rookie/Sophomore Challenge as well. 2009–10 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2009–10 Milwaukee Bucks season was the 42nd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Bucks made the playoffs for the first time in four seasons, though they would lose in the First Round in seven games. It was during this season in which the slogan "Fear the Deer" was coined, which the fans adopted onto the Internet. Five years after it was introduced, the Bucks used the slogan as part of their new jersey design and

neg: 1999–2000 Milwaukee Bucks season Cleveland Cavaliers. (1) Indiana Pacers vs. (8) Milwaukee Bucks Last Playoff Meeting: 1999 Eastern Conference First Round (Indiana won 3-0) 1999–2000 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1999–2000 NBA season was the Bucks' 32nd season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bucks acquired Danny Manning and re-acquired Dale Ellis from the Orlando Magic. With Sam Cassell playing a full season after missing most of the lockout season due to injury, the Bucks played above .500 in the first half of the season. However, they struggled in February posting a 3–9 record as Ellis was traded to the Charlotte Hornets.

neg: 2017–18 Milwaukee Bucks season 2017–18 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2017–18 Milwaukee Bucks season was the 50th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On June 16, 2017, the Bucks named Jon Horst as their new general manager. This was the Bucks' final season at the Bradley Center, with their move to the new Fiserv Forum beginning with the 2018–19 NBA season. On January 22, 2018, the Bucks fired head coach Jason Kidd and replaced him with the team's assistant head coach Joe Prunty as interim head coach. They finished the regular season with 44–38, which clinched the 7th seed. In the

neg: 1971 NBA Playoffs under that moniker; the following season, symbolizing their already-established home base of Oakland, they changed their name to the Golden State Warriors. Champion: Milwaukee Bucks Conference Semifinals (M1) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (P2) San Francisco Warriors: "Bucks win series 4-1" All three Milwaukee home games in the series were played at the UW Fieldhouse in Madison due to a scheduling conflict with the Milwaukee Arena. This was the first playoff meeting between the Bucks and the Warriors. (P1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (M2) Chicago Bulls: "Lakers win series 4-3" Last Playoff Meeting: 1968 Western Division Semifinals (Los Angeles won 4-1) Conference

neg: Jim Fitzgerald the first Holiday Inn in Janesville with other investors, including Cullen and the Ryan brothers, both owners of construction firms, and expanded to six other cities. The Fitzgerald group later bought into banks and cable television franchises in Janesville (Total TV, Inc.) and Madison, Wisconsin. The cable operations were eventually sold to Jones Intercable (now part of Comcast) and TCI. In the early 1980s, Total TV expanded throughout Wisconsin to include 40 cities. In 1975, Fitzgerald led a group of investors that bought Milwaukee Professional Sports and Service, Inc., the parent company of the NBA Milwaukee Bucks. Fitzgerald became chairman

neg: 2009–10 Milwaukee Bucks season 2009–10 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2009–10 Milwaukee Bucks season was the 42nd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Bucks made the playoffs for the first time in four seasons, though they would lose in the First Round in seven games. It was during this season in which the slogan "Fear the Deer" was coined, which the fans adopted onto the Internet. Five years after it was introduced, the Bucks used the slogan as part of their new jersey design and on the sidelines of the court. The 46-win total remains, as of 2018, the most

neg: Jonathon Simmons a 92–83 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. He was reassigned to Austin on November 16, and recalled again on November 18. On December 7, he had a then season-best game, scoring 14 points in 24 minutes off the bench in a 119–68 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. On January 4, he scored a then career-high 18 points in a 123–98 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. He made a name for himself in Milwaukee after Bucks fans heckled him during the game with "Who are you?" chants while Simmons was shooting free throws early on in the contest. On March 17,

neg: 2002–03 Milwaukee Bucks season Division with a 42–40 record. However, they did not make it out of the first round of the playoffs, losing 2–4 to the New Jersey Nets. Following the season, Payton signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers, Sam Cassell and Ervin Johnson were both traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, head coach George Karl was fired and Anthony Mason retired. (2) New Jersey Nets vs. (7) Milwaukee Bucks Last Playoff Meeting: 1986 Eastern Conference First Round (Milwaukee won 3–0) <nowiki>*</nowiki>Required overtime. 2002–03 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2002–03 NBA season was the Bucks' 35th season in the National Basketball

neg: 2007–08 Milwaukee Bucks season 2007–08 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2007–08 Milwaukee Bucks season was the 40th season of NBA basketball in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It began in October. The Bucks finished with just 26 wins in the weak Eastern Conference and as a result Larry Krystkowiak was fired after just one season as coach, one day after the season officially ended. Scott Skiles was then appointed coach soon after to a four-year contract. Key dates prior to the start of the season: Milwaukee's selections from the 2007 NBA draft in New York City. Record: 2–12; Home: 2–7; Road: 0–5 Record: 2–8; Home: 1–4; Road: 1–4

neg: 2016–17 Milwaukee Bucks season 2017. 2016–17 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2016–17 Milwaukee Bucks season was the 49th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). For the first time since 2010, the Bucks had a winning record in the regular season. The Bucks finished the regular season with a 42–40 record, securing the 6th seed. In the playoffs, they faced off against the 3rd seeded Toronto Raptors, where they lost in six games. It would also be the last season with John Hammond as general manager. He would leave his spot to become the general manager of the Orlando Magic on May

neg: 2016–17 Milwaukee Bucks season 2016–17 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2016–17 Milwaukee Bucks season was the 49th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). For the first time since 2010, the Bucks had a winning record in the regular season. The Bucks finished the regular season with a 42–40 record, securing the 6th seed. In the playoffs, they faced off against the 3rd seeded Toronto Raptors, where they lost in six games. It would also be the last season with John Hammond as general manager. He would leave his spot to become the general manager of the Orlando Magic on May 23,

neg: Milwaukee Bucks the Bucks' official mascot since on October 18, 1977, which was Milwaukee's home opener of the 1977–78 NBA season. In addition to the date being Bango's home debut, the game itself pitted Milwaukee against former Bucks center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his Los Angeles Lakers at the Milwaukee Arena. Bango has worked hard to become popular with Bucks fans throughout the state of Wisconsin over the years, appearing at schools, parades, and festivals as a goodwill ambassador for the team. His high-flying acrobatic layups, daring rebounds, and other entertaining antics still play an important role in energizing Bucks fans at the

neg: 2003–04 Milwaukee Bucks season after holding a 33–27 record as of March 3, the Bucks lost eight of their next nine games, but still managed to make the playoffs despite finishing fourth in the Central Division with a 41–41 record. Top draft pick T.J. Ford made the All-Second Rookie Team. However, the Bucks did not make it out of the first round once again, losing to the eventual champions, the Detroit Pistons, in five games. (3) Detroit Pistons vs. (6) Milwaukee Bucks "Pistons win series 4–1" Last Playoff Meeting: 1989 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Detroit won 4-0) 2003–04 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2003–04 NBA season

neg: Sidney Moncrief in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to play the Bucks. During the 1980s, Moncrief was the leader of the Milwaukee Bucks, who had the third best winning percentage for the decade behind only the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. Moncrief was known for his versatility on the court, particularly given his 6′3″ stature, but was most known for his tenacious defensive plays. Although he was thought of as one of the greatest shooting guards of his time, he was never able to get to the Finals, as the Bucks frequently came up short in the Eastern Conference Finals. Moncrief was named the

neg: MACC Fund MACC Fund The MACC Fund - Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer, Inc.- was founded on December 10, 1976, during the retirement of Jon McGlocklin from the Milwaukee Bucks. Jon's friend, Longtime Milwaukee Bucks Broadcaster Eddie Doucette, and his wife, Karen, had a son, Brett, who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 2. Brett's diagnosis coincided with the timing of Jon's retirement. It was decided to use Jon's departure from professional basketball to announce the start of the MACC Fund. During a half-time on the floor of the Milwaukee Arena, the MACC Fund came into being. Jon McGlocklin was

neg: Tyler Zeller was waived by the Celtics. On September 12, 2017, Zeller signed a multi-year contract with the Brooklyn Nets. On February 5, 2018, Zeller was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Rashad Vaughn and the rights to a future second-round draft pick. On October 13, 2018, he was waived by the Bucks. Tyler Zeller Tyler Paul Zeller (born January 17, 1990) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is the nephew of former NBA player Al Eberhard, and the brother of fellow NBA players Cody Zeller

neg: Glenn Robinson Grant Hill and Jason Kidd, who shared the award, but was named Rookie Of The Year by "Basketball Digest" magazine. While playing for the Milwaukee Bucks, Robinson recorded some of the best statistical seasons in franchise history. Early in his career, Robinson shared the frontcourt with teammate and All-Star Vin Baker. After Baker departed, he teamed with Ray Allen and Sam Cassell, and helped lead the Bucks to the 2001 Eastern Conference Finals, losing to the Philadelphia 76ers. Robinson is the second place all-time leading scorer in Milwaukee Bucks history, only trailing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, averaging at least 20 points per

neg: Terrell Brandon also sent Tyrone Hill and a top-10 protected draft pick to the Bucks; Milwaukee sent Sherman Douglas to Cleveland and Vin Baker to the Seattle SuperSonics, who dealt Shawn Kemp to Cleveland. Though Cleveland was not looking to trade Brandon, the team felt they could not pass over the opportunity to trade for a superstar of Kemp's caliber. Injuries limited him to just 50 games in his first season with the Bucks, and Milwaukee struggled without him on court. Brandon was among the league leaders in steals and led the team in assists during his two-year stint with the Bucks.

neg: 1979–80 Milwaukee Bucks season 1979–80 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1979–80 NBA season was the Bucks' 12th season in the NBA. With 49 wins and 33 loses they won their division and ranked fourth in the Western Conference. In the 1979 NBA Draft, the Bucks drafted guard Sidney Moncrief out of the University of Arkansas. During the season, the Bucks acquired center Bob Lanier from the Detroit Pistons. After a first-round-bye the Bucks faced the defending champions, the Seattle SuperSonics, which were led by Gus Williams and Dennis Johnson. Despite being able to steal two games on the road, the Bucks lost the series in

neg: 1986–87 Milwaukee Bucks season 1986–87 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1986-87 NBA season was the Bucks' 19th season in the NBA. For the first time since 1979-80, the Bucks did not win their division. During the season, coach and general manager Don Nelson started to experience a rift in friendship with Bucks owner Herb Kohl due to personal disagreements with Kohl on how to run the team. During Game 4 of the 1987 Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Bucks and the Boston Celtics, Nelson controversially announced to the local and national sports media that he did not expect to return to the Bucks after the

neg: 2008–09 Milwaukee Bucks season 2008–09 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2008–09 Milwaukee Bucks season is the 41st season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On Monday April 21, 2008, the Bucks introduced Scott Skiles as their new coach. Skiles becomes the 11th head coach in the history of the franchise. Skiles was a former coach with the Chicago Bulls and Phoenix Suns coach. He agreed to a four-year deal to replace his close friend, Larry Krystkowiak. Skiles stated that he is not backing away from his reputation for demanding a lot from his players. Skiles, 44, has amassed an overall record of

neg: 2010–11 Milwaukee Bucks season 2010–11 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2010–11 Milwaukee Bucks season is the 43rd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Michael Redd suffered a torn ACL and MCL the previous season in a January 10 game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He is expected to be out until at least February. Chris Douglas-Roberts missed the first fifteen games of the season after suffering a pre-season eye injury that required surgery. He has worn protective glasses since returning on November 27. Carlos Delfino has been out indefinitely since the Bucks' November 6 loss to the New Orleans Hornets. He

neg: 2010–11 Milwaukee Bucks season He is expected to miss four-to-six weeks. 2010–11 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2010–11 Milwaukee Bucks season is the 43rd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Michael Redd suffered a torn ACL and MCL the previous season in a January 10 game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He is expected to be out until at least February. Chris Douglas-Roberts missed the first fifteen games of the season after suffering a pre-season eye injury that required surgery. He has worn protective glasses since returning on November 27. Carlos Delfino has been out indefinitely since the Bucks' November 6

neg: 1978 NBA Playoffs the NBA the previous season, became the first of them to win an NBA playoff series, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks in a 7-game conference semifinal. Champion: Seattle SuperSonics 1st Round (1) Portland Trail Blazers and (2) Denver Nuggets have first-round byes. (3) Phoenix Suns vs. (6) Milwaukee Bucks: "Bucks win series 2-0" (4) Seattle SuperSonics vs. (5) Los Angeles Lakers: "Sonics win series 2-1" Conference Semifinals (1) Portland Trail Blazers vs. (4) Seattle SuperSonics: "Sonics win series 4-2" (2) Denver Nuggets vs. (6) Milwaukee Bucks: "Nuggets win series 4-3" Conference Finals (2) Denver Nuggets vs. (4) Seattle SuperSonics: "Sonics win

neg: Milwaukee Bucks 1968, the NBA awarded a franchise to Milwaukee Professional Sports and Services, Inc. (Milwaukee Pro), a group headed by Wesley Pavalon and Marvin Fishman. A fan contest was held to name the new team, with over 40,000 fans participating. While the most-voted fan entry was the "Robins", named for Wisconsin's state bird, the contest judges went with the second-most popular choice, the "Bucks", which was a reference to Wisconsin's official wild animal, the white-tailed deer. One fan, R. D. Trebilcox, was awarded a new car for his part in reasoning why the Bucks was a good nickname, saying that bucks

neg: 2002–03 Milwaukee Bucks season 2002–03 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2002–03 NBA season was the Bucks' 35th season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bucks acquired Toni Kukoč from the Atlanta Hawks. In a year of transition, the Bucks played mediocre basketball with a 14–20 start, but then won 13 of their next 16 games. In February 2003, just before the trading deadline, the Bucks dealt three-time All-Star shooting guard Ray Allen to the Seattle SuperSonics, in exchange for 34-year-old All-Star point guard Gary Payton and Desmond Mason. The Bucks won eight of their final nine games finishing fourth in the Central

neg: Milwaukee Bucks build a new one. Milwaukee businessman and U.S. Senator Herb Kohl bought the Bucks after fears that out-of-town investors could buy the team and move it out of Milwaukee. Before the transaction was complete, Jane and Lloyd Pettit of Milwaukee announced they were donating a new arena called the Bradley Center. In 2003, after considering selling the team, Kohl announced that he had decided against selling the Bucks to Michael Jordan and would "continue to own them, improve them and commit them to remaining in Wisconsin". On May 21, 2012, the naming rights of the Bradley Center were sold to

neg: Milwaukee Bucks team retains the player's draft rights in the NBA until one year after the player's contract with the non-NBA team ends. This list includes draft rights that were acquired from trades with other teams. Notes: Since the 2007–08 season, all Bucks games not nationally broadcast have aired exclusively on regional cable television over Fox Sports Wisconsin, with selected games also airing on the FS Wisconsin Plus feed, in case of Milwaukee Brewers conflicts. Bucks games produced by Fox Sports are also carried on the Fox Sports Go application within the team's broadcast territory. Prior to the Fox Sports Wisconsin exclusivity,

neg: Sports in the Las Vegas metropolitan area considered to be a condition of the team remaining there. Another possible factor was that the owners of the Kings, the Maloof family, also owned the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Changes in the Kings owners' financial situation led to a decision to sell the club to a group planning to keep the team in Sacramento, which finalized the purchase of the Kings in May 2013. The Milwaukee Bucks had also been mentioned as possible candidates for relocation to Las Vegas, as were the Seattle SuperSonics before their relocation to Oklahoma City. Former UNLV and NBA player Jackie Robinson

neg: Seattle SuperSonics arena, the Fiserv Forum, was completed in August 2018, with the Bucks also signing a 30-year lease with the city of Milwaukee. On January 2, 2015, the "Atlanta Journal-Constitution" reported that Atlanta Spirit, then-owners of the Atlanta Hawks, would put the team up for sale. Initially, only majority owner Bruce Levenson would put his stake in the team up for sale; however, the remaining minority owners announced that they would sell their stakes as well. On January 6, 2015, the "Seattle Post-Intelligencer" reported that Chris Hansen and film producer Thomas Tull (the latter a minority owner of the NFL's Pittsburgh

neg: 1996–97 Milwaukee Bucks season momentum and missed the playoffs again by finishing seventh in the Central Division with a 33–49 record. Vin Baker made his third straight All-Star appearance in the 1997 NBA All-Star Game, and Allen was selected to the All-Rookie Second Team averaging 13.4 points per game. Following the season, Baker was traded to the Seattle SuperSonics in an offseason three-team trade, Johnny Newman was dealt to the Denver Nuggets, and Sherman Douglas, who was involved in a trade with Cleveland signed as a free agent with the New Jersey Nets. 1996–97 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1996–97 NBA season was the Bucks'

neg: Cascio Interstate Music J Blige), Sean Carey and Josh Rouse. Cascio Interstate Music is an active participant in southeastern Wisconsin's musical community, by providing free in-store educational/performance clinics with well-known musicians at the retail store. Cascio Interstate Music has also entered into a partnership with the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks franchise to sponsor the "Bucks Beats" Drumline, which performs during Milwaukee Bucks home basketball games. Cascio Interstate Music also maintains relationships with the Stefanie H Weill Center for the Performing Arts, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Record. Cascio Interstate Music has been hosting DrummerFest, an annual drum

neg: 1997–98 Milwaukee Bucks season fired. 1997–98 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1997–98 NBA season was the Bucks' 30th season in the National Basketball Association. In the offseason, the Bucks acquired All-Star guard Terrell Brandon and Tyrone Hill from the Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-team trade. Other offseason acquisitions included acquiring Ervin Johnson from the Denver Nuggets, signing free agent Michael Curry, and re-signing former Bucks star Ricky Pierce. The Bucks hovered around .500 for the first half of the season as Glenn Robinson averaged a career high of 23.4 points per game. However, with Robinson out for the remainder of the season with a knee

neg: 1997–98 Milwaukee Bucks season 1997–98 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1997–98 NBA season was the Bucks' 30th season in the National Basketball Association. In the offseason, the Bucks acquired All-Star guard Terrell Brandon and Tyrone Hill from the Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-team trade. Other offseason acquisitions included acquiring Ervin Johnson from the Denver Nuggets, signing free agent Michael Curry, and re-signing former Bucks star Ricky Pierce. The Bucks hovered around .500 for the first half of the season as Glenn Robinson averaged a career high of 23.4 points per game. However, with Robinson out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury

neg: 1989–90 Milwaukee Bucks season 1989–90 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1989–90 NBA season was the Bucks' 22nd season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bucks acquired All-Star guard Alvin Robertson and Greg "Cadillac" Anderson from the San Antonio Spurs. Early into the season, the Bucks defeated the Seattle SuperSonics in a quintuple-overtime game on November 9, 155–154 at the Bradley Center. However, they fell under .500 along the way. Despite a season full of injuries, the Bucks won nine out of ten games between December and January, as they finished third in the Central Division with a 44–38 record. Ricky Pierce was

neg: 1999–2000 Milwaukee Bucks season 1999–2000 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1999–2000 NBA season was the Bucks' 32nd season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bucks acquired Danny Manning and re-acquired Dale Ellis from the Orlando Magic. With Sam Cassell playing a full season after missing most of the lockout season due to injury, the Bucks played above .500 in the first half of the season. However, they struggled in February posting a 3–9 record as Ellis was traded to the Charlotte Hornets. With less than a month to go, the Bucks playoff chances appeared bleak as they had a 32–37 record in

neg: 2000–01 Milwaukee Bucks season 2000–01 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2000–01 NBA season was the Bucks' 33rd season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bucks acquired Lindsey Hunter from the Detroit Pistons, and signed free agent Jerome Kersey. The Bucks got off to a rough start losing nine of their first twelve games, but would win 23 of their next 29 games while posting an 8-game winning streak in January. The Bucks finished first place in the Central Division with a 52–30 record, the franchise's best record since 1985–86. Ray Allen and Glenn Robinson both led the team in scoring averaging 22.0

neg: 2004–05 Milwaukee Bucks season 2004–05 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2004–05 NBA season was the Bucks' 37th season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bucks signed free agents Mike James and second-year guard Mo Williams, while acquiring Zaza Pachulia from the expansion Charlotte Bobcats. Injuries hampered the Bucks from the start as second-year guard T.J. Ford was lost for the entire season due to a neck injury. The Bucks would get off to a sluggish start losing 16 of their first 22 games. At midseason, the team traded Keith Van Horn to the Dallas Mavericks, and dealt James to the Houston Rockets.

neg: 1992–93 Milwaukee Bucks season the club due to a broken hand. The Bucks lost their final eight games of the season finishing last place in the Central Division with a 28–54 record. Moses Malone only played just eleven games this season due to a back injury. Edwards and Frank Brickowski both led the Bucks in scoring with 16.9 points per game. Following the season, Woolridge and Malone both left for free agency and signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. 1992–93 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1992–93 NBA season was the Bucks' 25th season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bucks acquired Blue Edwards

neg: Xavier Munford 5, 2017, Munford signed with the Milwaukee Bucks. Seven days later, he was waived by the Bucks. On October 15, 2017, the Greensboro Swarm traded Munford and a 2018 second-round pick to the Bucks affiliate Wisconsin Herd for their 2017 and 2018 first-round selections. On January 7, 2018, Munford signed a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, meaning throughout the rest of the season that year, he'd split his playing time between the Bucks and the affiliate Herd. The move also resulted in the Bucks converting Sean Kilpatrick to a regular season contract, as well as waiving Joel Bolomboy from

neg: 1993–94 Milwaukee Bucks season 1993–94 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1993–94 NBA season was the Bucks' 26th season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bucks signed free agent Ken Norman, and entered the season with a new look ditching the cartoonish Buck spinning a basketball for a more regal looking Buck, as they changed from predominantly green uniforms to purple. However, the Bucks struggled all season long posting a 10-game losing streak early into the season. At midseason, Frank Brickowski was traded to the Charlotte Hornets as the Bucks went on to lose 22 of their final 25 games, finishing last place

neg: 1986–87 Milwaukee Bucks season season was over due to said rift with Kohl. Nelson would in fact resign after the Bucks lost the series to Boston in seven games, coming back from being down 3-1 in the series only to lose the seventh and deciding game in Boston Garden. After 11 seasons coaching and managing the Bucks, Nelson took the year off only to return in the 1988-89 season as coach and manager of the Golden State Warriors. The Bucks hired Nelson's assistant coach, Del Harris, to take over the team for the 1987-88 season. (4) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (5) Philadelphia 76ers "Bucks win

neg: 1990–91 Milwaukee Bucks season 1990–91 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1990–91 NBA season was the Bucks' 23rd season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bucks acquired Frank Brickowski from the San Antonio Spurs. The Bucks started the season on a strong note winning their first 18 home games on their way to a 25–8 start. However, they would lose ten of their next twelve games. Ricky Pierce and Alvin Robertson were both selected for the 1991 NBA All-Star Game. At midseason, Pierce was traded to the Seattle SuperSonics for Dale Ellis. The Bucks would make their 12th consecutive playoff appearance finishing third

neg: Milwaukee Bucks Bucks selected point guard Brandon Jennings, who had not gone to college but played in Italy the previous year. Midway through the season, Bucks GM John Hammond traded Hakim Warrick to Chicago, and acquired John Salmons. In a Bucks uniform, Salmons averaged a team-leading 19.9 points per game. The play of Jennings, along with the improvement of Andrew Bogut, the improved Ersan İlyasova, and the Salmons trade, catapulted the team to be a playoff contender. At the beginning of the season, the Bucks had low playoffs expectations; they had not been in four years. In October, the Bucks quickly fell

neg: 1995–96 Milwaukee Bucks season 1995–96 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1995–96 NBA season was the Bucks' 28th season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bucks re-signed free agent and former All-Star Terry Cummings. Early into the season, they traded Todd Day and Alton Lister to the Boston Celtics for Sherman Douglas, and dealt Eric Murdock to the expansion Vancouver Grizzlies for Benoit Benjamin. The Bucks, led by developing superstars Vin Baker and Glenn Robinson were considered a team with playoff potential. However, their struggles continued as they posted a 15-game losing streak in March. The Bucks missed the playoffs for the fifth

neg: 1991–92 Milwaukee Bucks season 1991–92 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1991–92 NBA season was the Bucks' 24th season in the National Basketball Association. In the offseason, the Bucks signed free agent and former All-Star Moses Malone. After an 8–9 start to the season, head coach Del Harris was fired and replaced with Frank Hamblen. Under Hamblen, the Bucks hovered around .500 for the first half of the season with a 22–24 record. However, their glory days came to a crashing end losing 27 of 36 games after the All-Star break. The Bucks went on an 11-game losing streak as they lost 14 of their final

neg: Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker with the second overall pick of the 2014 NBA draft. On July 1, 2014, the Milwaukee Bucks secured the coaching rights for Jason Kidd from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for two second-round draft picks in the 2015 NBA draft, and the 2019 NBA draft. With the acquisition of Kidd, the team fired coach Larry Drew. With the many changes to the Bucks in ownership, coaches, and acquiring new young players to rebuild the team, the Bucks' new slogan for the 2014–15 season became ""Own The Future"". The Bucks' overall play vastly improved, and on December 26,

neg: 1971 NBA Playoffs Division Semifinals (New York won 4-0) (M1) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (C1) Baltimore Bullets: "Bucks win series 4-0" This is the first meeting in the playoffs between the Bucks and the Bullets. 1971 NBA Playoffs The 1971 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1970–71 season. The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion Milwaukee Bucks defeating the Eastern Conference champion Baltimore Bullets 4 games to 0 in the NBA Finals. Led by Finals MVP and the previous season's Rookie of the Year Lew Alcindor and Oscar Robertson, the Bucks became the fastest expansion team in NBA

neg: 1993–94 Milwaukee Bucks season in the Central Division with a franchise worst record of 20–62. Eric Murdock led the team with 15.3 points per game, and top draft pick Vin Baker made the All-Rookie First Team. Following the season, Norman was traded to the Atlanta Hawks, and Blue Edwards was dealt to the Boston Celtics. The Bucks new logo lasted until 2006 while the uniforms lasted until 2001, where they added purple and green to the side of the jerseys. 1993–94 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1993–94 NBA season was the Bucks' 26th season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bucks signed

neg: Milwaukee Bucks mandating that no ownership interest in a team be smaller than 1%. Both Lasry and Edens had sold chunks of Bucks ownership to family, friends, and prominent members of the Milwaukee community. The Bucks finished the 2014–15 season with a 41–41 record. Their 26-game improvement from the previous season was the second highest in franchise history. The Bucks made the 2015 NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference, where they faced the Chicago Bulls in the first round, losing in six games. On July 6, 2015, Bucks president Peter Feigin stated if public funding for a new

neg: 1996–97 Milwaukee Bucks season 1996–97 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1996–97 NBA season was the Bucks' 29th season in the National Basketball Association. In the 1996 NBA draft, the Bucks selected Georgia Tech point guard Stephon Marbury with the fourth pick, but soon traded him to the Minnesota Timberwolves for rookie shooting guard Ray Allen out of Connecticut. The team also signed free agents Armen Gilliam and Andrew Lang, while acquiring Elliot Perry from the Phoenix Suns. Under new head coach Chris Ford, the Bucks appeared to be on their way breaking out of the gate with a 15–11 start. However, they couldn't maintain that

neg: Donte DiVincenzo 2018, DiVincenzo was selected with the 17th overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2018 NBA draft, being the second of four Villanova players drafted that year. On July 10, 2018, the Milwaukee Bucks announced that they had signed DiVincenzo. Donte DiVincenzo Donte DiVincenzo (born January 31, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Villanova Wildcats. He won national championships with Villanova in 2016 and 2018. DiVincenzo was born in Newark, Delaware, the son of John F. and Kathie DiVincenzo and has an

neg: 1994–95 Milwaukee Bucks season 1994–95 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1994–95 NBA season was the Bucks' 27th season in the National Basketball Association. The Bucks held the right to select first overall in the 1994 NBA draft—the third time in franchise history, after 1969 and 1977–, which they used to select Glenn Robinson out of Purdue University. During the offseason, they signed free agents Marty Conlon, Johnny Newman and Alton Lister. Robinson had a stellar rookie season as he led the Bucks with 21.9 points per game, and made the All-Rookie First Team. Second-year star Vin Baker continued to improve averaging 17.7 points and 10.3

neg: 1995–96 Milwaukee Bucks season straight season, finishing seventh in the Central Division with a disappointing 25–57 record. Baker was selected for the 1996 NBA All-Star Game. Following the season, head coach Mike Dunleavy was fired, Lee Mayberry signed as a free agent with the Vancouver Grizzlies, Marty Conlon signed with the Boston Celtics, and Cummings and Benjamin were both released. For the season, the Bucks added green alternate road uniforms which lasted until 1999. 1995–96 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1995–96 NBA season was the Bucks' 28th season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bucks re-signed free agent and former All-Star Terry

neg: 1970 NBA Playoffs "Lakers win series 4-3" Division Finals (1) Atlanta Hawks vs. (2) Los Angeles Lakers: "Lakers win series 4-0" Champion: New York Knicks Division Semifinals (1) New York Knicks vs. (3) Baltimore Bullets: "Knicks win series 4-3" (2) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (4) Philadelphia 76ers: "Bucks win series 4-1" Last playoff meeting: This is the first meeting between the Bucks and the 76ers. Division Finals (1) New York Knicks vs. (2) Milwaukee Bucks: "Knicks win series 4-1" Last playoff meeting: This is the first meeting between the Bucks and the Knicks. Broadcasters Division Semifinals Local Television National Television Local Radio Division Finals

neg: Milwaukee Bucks the Bucks split their television broadcasts between FS Wisconsin (which through various incarnations have televised Bucks games since 1996) and WCGV (Channel 24) from 1999 to 2007, and prior that, WVTV (Channel 18) was the over-the-air partner from 1994 to 1999. WCGV also previously carried Bucks games from 1988 to 1994, and WVTV again, this time from 1976 to 1988; these two stations are currently owned by the Sinclair Broadcast Group. The telecasts during each station's tenures as the over-the-air TV home of the Bucks consisted of almost exclusively road games; very few Bucks home games on either station were

neg: Antler (cocktail) the night of the Bucks' season opener of their 2016-2017 season. Antler (cocktail) The Antler is a cocktail, generally served in a shot glass, made up of two parts Fireball to one part Sour Apple Pucker. It is the unofficial shot of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, created by fans to consume both pregame as good luck and post-game in celebration of victory. The Sour Apple Pucker tints the drink green, which is the primary color of the Bucks. It originated at Bar None on Water Street in Milwaukee, though its popularity is growing among more bars in the Milwaukee area.

neg: 1968 NBA Expansion draft number of players from being selected. In this draft, each of the twelve other NBA teams had protected seven players from their roster. After each round, where each the Suns and the Bucks had selected one player, the existing teams added another player to their protected list. The draft continued until both teams had selected eighteen unprotected players each, while the existing teams had lost three players each. The Milwaukee Bucks were formed and owned by a group of investors headed by Wesley Pavalon and Marvin Fishman, which called the Milwaukee Professional Sports and Services, Inc. (Milwaukee Pro). The Bucks

neg: 1994–95 Milwaukee Bucks season rebounds per game, while being selected for the 1995 NBA All-Star Game. However, after a 5–3 start to the season, the Bucks went on a nine-game losing streak, and played below .500 for the remainder of the season. They finished sixth in the Central Division with a 34–48 record, missing the playoffs finishing just one game behind the 8th-seeded Boston Celtics. 1994–95 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1994–95 NBA season was the Bucks' 27th season in the National Basketball Association. The Bucks held the right to select first overall in the 1994 NBA draft—the third time in franchise history, after 1969

neg: Milwaukee Bucks team nickname and numbers in hunter green with red trim; the color scheme was reversed for the 1971–72 NBA season. In the 1973–74 NBA season, the road uniforms featured a script "Milwaukee" and numbers in red with white trim; two seasons later they used the same design for their home uniforms. In the 1976–77 NBA season the road uniforms reverted to the block "Milwaukee" lettering while retaining the script home uniform. The shorts featured the alternate Bucks logo on the left leg. Coinciding with the debut of Robert Indiana's iconic MECCA court in the 1977–78 NBA season, the Bucks redesigned

neg: Jon Leuer All-American Team Honorable Mention. On June 23, 2011, Leuer was selected with the 40th overall pick of the 2011 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. However, due to the lockout, he signed a contract with the German club Skyliners Frankfurt, which included an opt-out clause. In December 2011, Leuer returned from Germany and signed a two-year deal with the team that drafted him, the Milwaukee Bucks. On June 27, 2012, Leuer was traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Houston Rockets along with Jon Brockman, Shaun Livingston and the 12th pick in the 2012 NBA draft in exchange for Samuel

neg: Chris Wright (basketball, born 1988) for the 2014 NBA D-League All-Star Game. On March 14, 2014, Wright signed a 10-day contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. On March 24, 2014, he was not offered a second 10-day contract after his first 10-day contract expired. The next day, he was re-acquired by the Red Claws. On April 5, 2014, he signed another 10-day contract with the Bucks. On April 15, 2014, he signed a multi-year deal with the Bucks. In July 2014, Wright joined the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2014 NBA Summer League. On October 16, 2014, he was waived by the Bucks. On October 26, 2014,

neg: Milwaukee Bucks statistical categories, and was the first in NBA history to finish in the top-20 in the league in each category. The Bucks were the #6 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, and lost in the opening round to the Toronto Raptors, 4–2. On May 23, 2017, Bucks general manager John Hammond stepped down to become general manager with the Orlando Magic. On January 22, 2018, the Bucks fired Jason Kidd, who had a 23–22 record in the 2017–18 season. In Kidd’s three and a half seasons as head coach, the Bucks had a regular season record of 139–152 and reached

neg: Milwaukee Bucks the Bucks were without Khris Middleton, who suffered a torn hamstring during a practice. Even so, the Bucks remained competitive, staying around .500 for the first half of the season, with both Antetokounmpo and Jabari Parker leading the offense. While Parker missed making the All-Star team, Giannis was voted in as a starter, becoming the first Bucks All-Star since Michael Redd in 2004. In January, the Bucks slumped, though fans anticipated a turnaround with Middleton's return on February 8 against the Miami Heat. In the same game, however, Parker tore his ACL for the second time in 3 seasons, ending