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Ranking 5 Milwaukee Bucks whose legacies would alter the most by winning 2024 title
Although the Milwaukee Bucks have gone through seismic changes over the past several months, their main goal has not changed; they want to want an NBA championship.
This team has been constructed with that sole goal in mind, and they’re going to do what they can to bring another title back to Milwaukee. Just like it did in 2021, winning a title can change legacies for the rest of time. As the Bucks look to capture the joy of winning once again, several people involved could alter their legacies significantly depending on how things transpire down the stretch.
That said, let us rank five Milwaukee Bucks who could be looked at very differently depending on how things shake out over the next several months.
If one were to poll all players asking who the most annoying and agitative player across the NBA is, Patrick Beverley might run away with it by a mile. Not only does the guard love to talk trash, but he’s a hound on the defensive end, boasting three All-Defensive selections. However, when a player talks a big game, they will receive criticism when they fail to back it up.
Beverley has been a part of no shortage of excellent teams, but he’s never managed to go all the way. Of course, he was never one of the best players on those teams, so he’s never received a majority of the criticism, but due to his antics, he’s still gotten plenty. When it comes to Beverley, people seem to side with Russell Westbrook, who famously alluded to Beverley’s defensive impact being overrated.
“Pat Bev trick y’all man. … He just running around, doing nothing”
Russell Westbrook and Pat Beverley are now teammates in L.A. 😬
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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 25, 2022
No matter how people feel about Beverley, there’s no doubt he possesses the energy, intensity and defensive play this team needed. Before his arrival, there were too many games where it felt like the Bucks were devoid of energy. They can still pop up here and there, but Beverley has done his part to give this team a spark from a mental perspective as much as possible, which has helped mightily.
Since the trade, a lot of people have compared this move to the one that brought P.J. Tucker to the Bucks in 2021. Tucker brought a similar attitude and defensive notority as Beverley, helping the Bucks win their first title in 50 years as a key piece. Before that, many wondered if he was the quality piece on the defensive end that people touted him to be. Beverley could follow that same route.
If history does indeed repeat itself, those who argue that Beverley’s impact is overrated will likely be vanquished in the eyes of many. Of course, all eyes will primarily be on him when the playoffs begin, which is when legacies are truly made.
MILWAUKEE – The clock is ticking in the fight between ICE and Milwaukee. The federal Department of Justice gave Milwaukee until Friday to respond.
Law enforcement mask ban
The backstory:
In April, Milwaukee passed an ordinance that bans all law enforcement from wearing masks. There are exemptions for health or safety reasons. Those breaking it can face a fine of up to $10,000.
Supporters said it was part of what they called “ICE Out Milwaukee.” It was clear from debate, they were targeting immigration agents.
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The U.S. DOJ sent the mayor and city attorney a letter on July 10. It says the federal government will not comply. It tells the city to respond by this Friday, July 17, that it will not enforce the ban against federal agents.
One Milwaukee nonprofit leader critical of ICE responded to the situation.
“I look at the federal government’s threats to Milwaukee as analogous to David versus Goliath,” said Emilio De Torre of the Milwaukee Turners at Turner Hall. “David was doing the right thing in the face of of violence and oppression, and Milwaukee’s doing the right thing too. If a person is proud of what they’re doing, if they know that what they’re doing is legal and justified, then they don’t need to be a coward and hide behind a mask.”
U.S. DOJ ultimatum
What we know:
The U.S. Department of Justice letter was signed by an assistant attorney and also Brad Schimel, who leads the U.S. attorney’s office in Eastern Wisconsin.
It says the mask ordinance is unconstitutional by breaking the U.S. Constitution’s supremacy clause.
“This Mask Ban endangers federal officers and undermines federal law enforcement operations,” the letter also states. “The consequences are severe. Protecting the personal identities of federal officers and their families is especially critical in part due to the increasingly common threats of targeted harassment, tracking, interference, and assaults on federal agents for simply doing their jobs.”
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Several Milwaukee groups held a vigil and protest against ICE on Wednesday, July 15 in Burnham Park. That included Milwaukee Turners, the Milwaukee teachers’ union and Voces de la Frontera. They are criticizing recent deaths.
Portions of this article were formatted using A.I. FOX6’s Jason Calvi and an editor reviewed it for accuracy and tone prior to publishing.
The Source: Information in this story was gathered from the U.S. Department of Justice, and Emilio De Torre, the Milwaukee Turners, along with Milwaukee’s ordinance on law enforcement masks.
The City of Chicago has awarded a $3 million Community Development Grant for the redevelopment of the former Grace’s Furniture building at 2618 N. Milwaukee. Planned by Bluestar Properties and Marc Realty, the building was built in 1914 as a storage warehouse and sits within the Logan Square Boulevards District.
2618 N. MilwaukeeGoogle Maps
With K2 Studio serving as the architect, the existing structure will be converted into a four-story health club with a ground floor restaurant and cafe. Set to be known as Logan Square Athletic Club, the health club will be operated by Chicago Athletic Clubs.
The redevelopment will rehabilitate the existing brick facade along N. Milwaukee Ave while creating a new brick facade on the south elevation.
2618 N. MilwaukeeK2 Studio
The $11 million development will be supported in part by the $3 million Community Development Grant, which is funded through the city’s Housing and Economic Development bond.
According to Block Club Chicago, the project is expected to begin construction in Fall 2026 with construction expected to last for one year, with the gym set to open in late 2027.
The Holton Street Bridge nearly ready to reopen after a rehab project
The Holton Street Bridge in Milwaukee is nearly ready to reopen after a rehabilitation project. A public reopening ceremony on will take place on July 16.
A teen was shot in Milwaukee on the afternoon of July 14, and the Milwaukee Police Department is asking the public for information about the incident.
Police said a 16-year-old was shot in the 2700 block of North 44th Street around 4:23 p.m., according to a news release. The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Milwaukee police are looking for unknown suspects.
Anyone with 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 submit a tip through the P3 Tips app.
Adrienne Davis is a general assignment and breaking news reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Got any tips or stories to share? Contact Adrienne at amdavis@gannett.com. Follow her on X at @AdriReportss.
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