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Milwaukee’s Finest: Crafting the Ultimate Bucks Line-Up
The Milwaukee Bucks really do have an amazing “all-time” line-up
NBA 2k has me really thinking: what would be the Bucks greatest all-time lineup?
There is a mode in the game where you can play one franchise’s “all-time team” vs another. It’s pretty cool.
The Deer District, with all of the cheeseheads, brats, and beer, is home to one of the most iconic NBA franchises: the Milwaukee Bucks. Let’s do a brief dive into the annals of Bucks history and put together the greatest Milwaukee Bucks line-up of all time, with a casual twist and an eye toward the future. (Spoiler Alert, could Damian Lillard be an “all-time top 5 Buck?”
(These are not in order. It simply is the top-five.)
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Oscar Robertson – The Original Buck
Any conversation about the greatest Bucks line-up has to kick off with the Big O himself, Oscar Robertson. The triple-double maestro graced Milwaukee with his skills in the early ’70s, teaming up with a young Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Robertson’s court vision, scoring ability, and leadership laid the foundation for the Bucks’ success.
Robertson played in 1,040 career games and averaged 25.7 points a game. A triple-double machine, the Big O also averaged 9.5 assists and over 7.5 rebounds a game. That is balance!
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Sidney Moncrief – The Defensive Dynamo
Fast forward to the ’80s, and you’ll find Sidney Moncrief locking down opponents and earning multiple Defensive Player of the Year awards. Moncrief was the heart and soul of those Bucks teams, providing a defensive tenacity that is the stuff of legends. His scoring (16 points a game) wasn’t too shabby either, making him a cornerstone of our dream line-up.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – The Skyhook Maestro
Now, how could we talk about the Bucks without mentioning the man with the most unstoppable move in basketball history? Kareem Abdul-Jabbar dominated the league during his time in Milwaukee, earning MVPs and leading the Bucks to their only NBA Championship in 1971. The skyhook was poetry in motion, and Kareem remains a Bucks icon to this day.
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Giannis Pastoral- Is the greatest living Buck playing today?
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Giannis Antetokounmpo – The Greek Freak
Fast forward again to the present, and we can’t ignore the undeniable force that is Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak has redefined what it means to be a forward in the NBA, with his combination of size, skill, and determination. Giannis led the Bucks to an NBA Championship in 2021, earning Finals MVP honors and etching his name in Milwaukee lore.
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Ray Allen – The Sharpshooting Sniper
Completing our starting five is none other than Ray Allen, the sweet-shooting guard who lit up the scoreboard for the Bucks in the late ’90s. Allen’s deadly three-point stroke and clutch performances make him the perfect complement to this star-studded line-up. Plus, who can forget his iconic role in the classic basketball film “He Got Game”?
The Future Potential: Damian Lillard
As we bask in the glory of this dream team, it’s impossible to ignore Damian Lillard donning a Bucks jersey. The possibility of Lillard joining the ranks of Bucks greats adds an exciting layer to this fantasy line-up. Lillard’s deep range, fearless mentality, and leadership qualities could seamlessly blend with the Bucks’ rich tradition.
Imagine a backcourt duo of Allen and Lillard, a tandem that could redefine how we view the Bucks in the future. Would there still be all the complaints about the “lack of defense” when you have that much offense.
In the end, crafting the greatest Milwaukee Bucks line-up is a journey through time, blending the excellence of the past with the potential of the future. From Robertson to Giannis, and perhaps with a sprinkle of Lillard magic, this dream team will leave an everlasting mark on NBA history.
What about Kobe?
Nope, Kobe never played for the Bucks. But in NBA 2k you can trade him onto the team. Oh the stuff of fantasy!
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CUDAHY, Wis. – A Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon runner is recovering after a car hit her during the race on Sunday, Oct. 6.
It all happened shortly after 11 a.m., on South Lake Drive in Cudahy. Police say the driver had a medical emergency.
It was supposed to be a morning of setting personal records.
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But for one runner, the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon took a tragic turn.
Cudahy police say during the marathon a vehicle hit a 28-year-old runner.
It happened before 11:30 a.m. near Henry and South Lake Drive, across from Aurora St. Luke’s Hospital.
Police say a 68-year-old Waterford woman driving southbound experienced a medical emergency. She sideswiped another vehicle, causing a rollover.
Police say the woman then hit the runner before then coming to a stop near the woods.
“These are obviously incidents we never want to see happen in any event, any live event,” said Jen Puente from the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon.
Neighbors say the southbound lanes were open to traffic, but the northbound lanes were closed for the race and the runner was alone.
There were no hard barriers blocking cars from getting close to the course.
“There were cones along the race route to indicate the race route, along with signage, public awareness and officials along the course,” added Puente. “The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon team will continue debriefing and looking at options to ensure runner safety not just next year but perpetuity.”
The runner and two drivers involved were taken to the hospital.
One vehicle was on its side
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Puente provided an update on the runner who survived but never reached the finish line.
“The runner was released from the hospital and is at home recuperating and recovering,” said Puente.
Police say the runner who was hit is from Medford, Wisconsin, which is in the northern part of the state.
FOX6 is working to get an update on the others involved in this incident.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice and Milwaukee police are searching for a vulnerable, critically missing 69-year-old man.
Ike King Jr. was last seen traveling on foot Sunday, Oct. 6, around 10:30 p.m. in the 3300 block of North 41st Street, a largely residential area just west of West Fond du Lac Avenue. King has dementia. He is Black and has brown eyes and a black, curly afro. He has a missing front tooth and is about 5 feet, 10 inches tall and 175 pounds with a medium build.
King was last seen wearing a white flannel, a blue shirt, blue pants resembling Dickies style pants and black Nike flip-flops.
Silver Alerts are issued for elderly persons who are missing and believed to have dementia or some other cognitive impairment. “Critical missing” is a label police apply to people who may be especially vulnerable due to a variety of factors.
Anyone with information regarding King’s whereabouts should call the Milwaukee Police Department’s Seventh District at 414-935-7272.
Milwaukee Police Department (MPD)
MILWAUKEE – One person is dead and another is injured after different shootings in Milwaukee on Sunday, Oct. 6.
20th and Cornell
A 16-year-old was shot around 1 p.m. and went to the hospital for treatment. The teen victim succumbed to their injury.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation. Police are looking for anyone involved.
Birch and Sheridan
A 25-year-old was shot around 5:30 p.m. The victim went to the hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries.
Police are still investigating and looking for anyone involved.
MPD tips
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app.
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