Overview
The Milwaukee Bucks bring big-time basketball to Wisconsin, playing home games at Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee. Anchored for over a decade by two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks have become one of the league's most consistent contenders. The green-and-cream identity has fueled a passionate Midwest fan base hungry for sustained title contention.
History & Legacy
Founded in 1968 as an NBA expansion franchise, the Bucks won their first championship in just their third season in 1971, led by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson. After decades without a title, Milwaukee returned to glory in 2021, defeating Phoenix in the Finals behind Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominant performance. The franchise remains a perennial Eastern Conference contender.
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Founded1968
Championships2 (1971, 2021)
Home VenueFiserv Forum
RivalsBulls (Central Division)
Conference Titles3 (1971, 1974, 2021)
All-Time IconKareem Abdul-Jabbar
Retired Numbers1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 14, 16, 32, 33
ColorsGreen, cream, black
MascotBango
OwnershipWes Edens, Jamie Dinan & Jimmy Haslam (since 2014)