Behind The Bucks

When the final game tipped off at the MECCA, the entire basketball world was watching. Narrated by Charlie Berens, Episode 4 of Bucks vs. the World chronicles the championship matchup of the 1987 McDonald’s Open, as the Milwaukee Bucks face the Soviet Union national team in the first NBA game ever broadcast in the USSR and China. With fans from 36 countries tuned in, the Bucks carried not just the...

When the Soviet Union finally took the floor in Milwaukee, the stakes went far beyond basketball. Narrated by Charlie Berens, Episode 3 of Bucks vs. the World focuses on the second game of the 1987 McDonald’s Open, as the Soviet Union national team faces EuroLeague champion Tracer Milan and quickly establishes itself as the tournament’s most formidable force. The result shocks fans and media who h...

The opening game of the 1987 McDonald’s Open revealed something no one was prepared for. Narrated by Charlie Berens, Episode 2 of Bucks vs. the World explores how the Milwaukee Bucks’ matchup with EuroLeague champion Tracer Milan sent shockwaves through international basketball, forcing the NBA, the media, and fans across Europe to reconsider what was possible. As Tracer pushes the Bucks to the br...

In 1987, the Milwaukee Bucks hosted the 1987 McDonald’s Open, a groundbreaking tournament that brought together the Bucks, the Soviet Union national team, and EuroLeague champion Tracer Milan — marking the first collaboration between the NBA and FIBA. Narrated by Charlie Berens, Episode 1 of Bucks vs. the World explores how the tournament came together, why Milwaukee was chosen, and how Cold War p...

Season 5 of Behind the Bucks, presented by Gallagher, returns with Locked In, a four-part series narrated by Marques Johnson that takes you inside the Milwaukee Bucks’ pursuit of a championship. In episode 1, players open up about the grind it takes to reach — and stay — in the NBA. Hear from the Bucks' stars on how early discipline, family influence, and an unshakable work ethic shaped their path...

In the NBA, every player wants to be a star — but the real key to winning is learning how to be a star in your role. In this episode, Bucks veterans and rising players reveal what it takes to sacrifice, adapt, and elevate the team. Behind the Bucks is presented by Gallagher.

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has made one thing clear: he’s locked in on Milwaukee and the city that shaped him. In this episode, the Bucks’ stars open up about loyalty, legacy, and why players choose to make Milwaukee home. Hear Giannis, Bobby Portis, Myles Turner, and others reflect on what it means to play — and stay — in a city built on hard work, community, and championship...

Inside every locker room, there’s a push and pull between experience and ambition. In this episode, the team's leaders reveal how honest conversations, accountability, and competing perspectives are shaping Milwaukee’s identity. It’s a look at how this group is learning to lead one another — and why that connection could be the difference in their pursuit of another championship. Behind the Bucks...

From winning the 2024 NBA Cup, to making history with teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo, the final episode of the series details Milwaukee Bucks superstar Damian Lillard's second season with the team. In an exclusive interview with senior NBA insider Chris Haynes, Dame describes how he has asserted himself as a leader of the team, and the many ways his relationship with Giannis has grown since he arr...

After requesting a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers, it was a few days before training camp when Damian Lillard finally got the call he was being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, and at first he didn't believe it. In an exclusive interview with senior NBA insider Chris Haynes, Dame details his initial reaction to the trade, and why he knew Milwaukee was where he was supposed to be. He also open...

After being selected with the #6 overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers, it didn't take long for Damian Lillard to show the NBA he belonged. Former teammate LaMarcus Aldridge describes Dame's ascent to superstardom, and reveals the depth of their relationship in Portland and beyond. And in an exclusive interview with senior NBA insider Chris Haynes, Dame details what led...

This is the unlikely story of how an unheralded prospect from the Brookfield Village neighborhood of Oakland, CA went from a mid-major college program to the #6 pick in the NBA draft. Damian Lillard, and the people who know him best, speak to senior NBA insider Chris Haynes about the pivotal moments that defined Dame's journey to superstardom. From his earliest days making music and hitting buzzer...

Going for Gold explores the rich history of Milwaukee Bucks stars who have competed at the Olympics. The series finale details how Bucks stars dealt with the pressure of playing for an Olympic medal. With the world watching and the hopes of their countries on their shoulders, they reflect on the agony of defeat and the triumph of victory. Subscribe to Behind the Bucks, presented by Gallagher, to c...

Going for Gold explores the rich history of Milwaukee Bucks stars who have competed at the Olympics. In Beijing, Bucks stars Michael Redd and Andrew Bogut went from being the faces of the franchise to competing against one another in the Olympics. When USA Basketball set out to create 2008's Redeem Team, Redd was a priority addition for the new leadership. Bucks former first overall pick, Andrew B...

Going for Gold explores the rich history of Milwaukee Bucks stars who have competed at the Olympics. In Episode 2, former teammates Vin Baker and Ray Allen reunite on Team USA for the 2000 Olympics after first playing together on the Milwaukee Bucks. Last time they were teammates, Baker was a three-time All Star, and Allen was just a rookie. A few years later when they take on major roles for Team...

Going for Gold explores the rich history of Milwaukee Bucks stars who have competed at the Olympics. Former players Michael Redd, Andrew Bogut, and Vin Baker share what it felt like to play for their country on the world's biggest stage. And after Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo made history as the flagbearer for Greece in the Opening Ceremony of the games in Paris, journalists Har...

Behind the Bucks, presented by Gallagher, takes a deep dive into the history of Mr. Bucks in Six, Brandon Jennings. What happened when the Bucks won Game 5 of the 2021 NBA Finals and had a chance to fulfil prophecy? How did the Hear District influence on-court fashion?

Behind the Bucks, presented by Gallagher, takes a deep dive into the history of Mr. Bucks in Six, Brandon Jennings. This episode takes a look back at the 2013 Wisconsin Sports Awards, the first time Jennings said the Bucks would win a series in 6 games.

Behind the Bucks, presented by Gallagher, takes a deep dive into the history of Mr. Bucks in Six, Brandon Jennings. After being selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft, Jennings needed just seven games to break a record that stood for nearly 40 years. The episode looks back at the draft process and that historic night in Milwaukee. Narrated by Jim Paschke and featu...

Behind the Bucks, presented by Gallagher, takes a deep dive into the history of Mr. Bucks in Six, Brandon Jennings. The 10th overall pick in 2009, Jennings story started on a playground in Compton, CA when he was just three years old. This is Episode-One of an audio docuseries that examines how Jennings changed the culture surrounding Bucks basketball, and how he prophesized a championship.

Once regarded as the next big name in basketball, Jay Williams has had an epic journey of his own. From tragedy to triumph, Williams is now Chairman of Improbable Media, a company he co-founded with Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Jen Lada spoke with Williams about how and why the company was created, the ever-changing sports media landscape, and some of his own journey as well. W...

Stephen Watson of Bally Sports sits down one-on-one with Thanasis Antetokounmpo to discuss "Giannis: The Marvelous Journey," a new documentary now available on Prime Video. Thanasis, two years older than Giannis, does not shy away from vulnerability as he reacts to scenes from the film. Antetokounmpo guides fans through a deeply personal tour of his family's journey and some of the notable stops a...

Described by key figures as “the reason Giannis Antetokounmpo felt at home in Milwaukee” when he first moved from Greece, JoAnne Anton was a quietly crucial force during a trying time in the NBA superstar's journey. Stephen Watson of Bally Sports sits down with Anton to discuss the serendipitous circumstances under which their paths crossed, the loneliness he experienced during the first few month...

Connor Schell is no stranger to award-winning sports documentaries, having created ESPN's "30 For 30" series and having produced heavily-decorated series such as "The Last Dance" and "OJ: Made In America." Schell joins ESPN's Jen Lada to discuss his involvement in the creation of "Giannis: The Marvelous Journey," a documentary now available on Prime Video detailing the improbable path of Milwaukee...

ESPN's Jen Lada is joined by Kristen Lappas, Director and Producer of "Giannis: The Marvelous Journey," a documentary about NBA champion and global superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, available now on Prime Video. Lappas gives fans an inside look at the multi-year project, with insights spanning topics such as filmmaking, earning trust, what makes award-winning storytelling, working with the Antetoko...