A run 47 years in the making π
2οΈβ£ homegrown superstars ππ
And a whole roster making their first #NBAFinals appearances π
𧡠Here's the story of how the @Bucks got here today β¬οΈ #FearTheDeer
2οΈβ£ homegrown superstars ππ
And a whole roster making their first #NBAFinals appearances π
𧡠Here's the story of how the @Bucks got here today β¬οΈ #FearTheDeer
This story starts seven years ago.
With a lanky kid out of Greece, who went 15th overall π¬π·
And did things like this π₯
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With a lanky kid out of Greece, who went 15th overall π¬π·
And did things like this π₯
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(And he also made one of the all-time best Tweets)
https://twitter.com/Giannis_An34/status/425376868334727168?s=20
Heβd eventually grow to become a back-to-back NBA MVP winner, and came into this year on fire π₯
π His Opening Night performance -- a sign of more dominance to come.
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π His Opening Night performance -- a sign of more dominance to come.
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Heβd have help.
Khris Middleton had become a stat-headβs dream for years, as one of the NBAβs most efficient scorers.
But in 2021, Middleton solidified himself as an elite wing & clutch performer β not to mention kind of a highlight machine.
The Moment: hoo.ps/bucks-journey-β¦
Khris Middleton had become a stat-headβs dream for years, as one of the NBAβs most efficient scorers.
But in 2021, Middleton solidified himself as an elite wing & clutch performer β not to mention kind of a highlight machine.
The Moment: hoo.ps/bucks-journey-β¦
Middleton, like Giannis, has been in Milwaukee since 2013-14 (after playing his rookie season in DET).
But acquiring two-way star Jrue Holiday was huge, giving the @Bucks one of the game's top defensive guards -- and the team's third scorer.
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But acquiring two-way star Jrue Holiday was huge, giving the @Bucks one of the game's top defensive guards -- and the team's third scorer.
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Trading for Jrue Holiday signaled one thing: The @Bucks meant business.
After back-to-back early postseason exits, Milwaukee made their big splash.
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After back-to-back early postseason exits, Milwaukee made their big splash.
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But it wasn't all about their Big 3...
Brook Lopez has manned the middle for the @Bucks all season long β‘οΈ
Floor spacing. Rim protection. Veteran presence.
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Brook Lopez has manned the middle for the @Bucks all season long β‘οΈ
Floor spacing. Rim protection. Veteran presence.
The Moment: hoo.ps/bucks-journey-β¦
From role player to fill-in starter for the two-time MVP, Bobby Portis has answered the call.
Could he be the X-Factor in the NBA Finals?
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Could he be the X-Factor in the NBA Finals?
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Donte DiVincenzoβs two-way impact for the @Bucks was a big reason for their success in the regular season.
His improvements on both sides of the ball was crucial to Milwaukee's stellar season to date.
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His improvements on both sides of the ball was crucial to Milwaukee's stellar season to date.
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Helping fill the void left by DiVincenzo's injury, Pat Connaughton saw an increased workload.
His athleticism and shooting + playmaking has given the Bucks another dynamic on both sides of the ball.
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His athleticism and shooting + playmaking has given the Bucks another dynamic on both sides of the ball.
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Not one, not two, not three..
SIX. TRIPLES. Bryn Forbes has been an absolute sniper from deep to help stretch the floor ππΌππΌππΌ
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SIX. TRIPLES. Bryn Forbes has been an absolute sniper from deep to help stretch the floor ππΌππΌππΌ
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Already an impressive season for Milwaukee...
This Sam Merrill 3-pointer gave the @Bucks a record-setting 28(!) triples in one game βοΈ
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This Sam Merrill 3-pointer gave the @Bucks a record-setting 28(!) triples in one game βοΈ
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They say defense wins championships π
This double-block is just one example of the Greek Freak's length and athleticism as he patrols the paint π₯
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This double-block is just one example of the Greek Freak's length and athleticism as he patrols the paint π₯
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And let's not forget: Can you have too much Antetokounmpo?
There are two of them on this team!
Thanasis' energy acts as a sparkplug off the bench πͺπΌ
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There are two of them on this team!
Thanasis' energy acts as a sparkplug off the bench πͺπΌ
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By season's end, the @Bucks had secured the East's No. 3 seed and into the #NBAPlayoffs...
They don't call Khris Middleton a professional scorer for no reason.
Game 1. Game winner. Clutch. βοΈβοΈβοΈ
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They don't call Khris Middleton a professional scorer for no reason.
Game 1. Game winner. Clutch. βοΈβοΈβοΈ
The Moment: hoo.ps/bucks-journey-β¦
Slam for the sweep! π§Ή
Giannis is MORE than ready to show he -- along with his supporting cast -- can make a deep run in the #NBAPlayoffs.
Up next: Brooklyn Nets.
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Giannis is MORE than ready to show he -- along with his supporting cast -- can make a deep run in the #NBAPlayoffs.
Up next: Brooklyn Nets.
The Moment: hoo.ps/bucks-journey-β¦
Why do teams want to acquire P.J. Tucker?
To lock down world-class scorers.
Who will Tucker have the task of guarding in the #NBAFinals?
The Moment: hoo.ps/bucks-journey-β¦
To lock down world-class scorers.
Who will Tucker have the task of guarding in the #NBAFinals?
The Moment: hoo.ps/bucks-journey-β¦
Big time players make big time plays.
Jrue Holiday = BIG TIME π₯
Facing a near improbable 3-0 series deficit, Holiday delivers for Milwaukee's first win in the series.
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Jrue Holiday = BIG TIME π₯
Facing a near improbable 3-0 series deficit, Holiday delivers for Milwaukee's first win in the series.
The Moment: hoo.ps/bucks-journey-β¦
GAME, BLOUSES!
Khris Middleton ices the series and a trip to the ECF with a sweet midrange J in Game 7.
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Khris Middleton ices the series and a trip to the ECF with a sweet midrange J in Game 7.
The Moment: hoo.ps/bucks-journey-β¦
In a pivotal Game 5 against the Hawks, Brook Lopez and Bobby Portis showed out π₯
A playoff-career high of 33 points for Lopez πͺπΌ
And 22 points + 8 boards for Portis π₯
A playoff-career high of 33 points for Lopez πͺπΌ
And 22 points + 8 boards for Portis π₯
Then it was Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday in the Game 6 close out ππ
... securing an #NBAFinals appearance for the first time since 1974 for the @Bucks π¦
... securing an #NBAFinals appearance for the first time since 1974 for the @Bucks π¦
More @Bucks Moments coming in the next #NBAPlayoffs Packs drop + ATTW4 π
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