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 arrived in Milwaukee. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers shares how Dame has impacted the young players on the...
Mar 12, 2025•19 min
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 opens up about his relationship with former Bucks guard Jrue Holiday, as well as his experience earning ...
Mar 03, 2025•17 min
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 to his decision to request a trade from the franchise and how the Milwaukee Bucks emerged as a poten...
Feb 24, 2025•21 min
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 beaters at Oakland High School, to the blue blood college basketball program that tried to recruit ...
Feb 17, 2025•34 min
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 catch each episode of this four-part series.
Aug 01, 2024•22 min
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 Bogut, was leading an ascending Australian team hungry to prove itself on the world stage. When the t...
Jul 31, 2024•23 min
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 USA, Allen has come into his own as an ascending superstar. And he certainly makes a statement on t...
Jul 30, 2024•18 min
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 Harris Stavrou and Mirin Fader describe the significance of this moment for not only him, but the milli...
Jul 29, 2024•17 min
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?
Apr 25, 2024•11 min
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.
Apr 24, 2024•12 min
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 features NBA All-Star Michael Redd.
Apr 23, 2024•13 min
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.
Apr 22, 2024•10 min
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. Why Williams was compelled to be a gamechanger in the athlete media space, and why he was so drawn to...
Mar 04, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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 along the way which, much like the documentary, span a complete range of emotions. Thanasis recalls l...
Feb 22, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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 months of his NBA career, her tireless work to get the rest of the Antetokounmpo family to Milwaukee, and...
Feb 21, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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 Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and his family from the streets of Athens to global success. ...
Feb 20, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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 Antetokounmpo family, and so much more. Lappas shares experiences from her vulnerable conversations with the...
Feb 20, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 1
The inaugural Behind The Bucks series dives into "Giannis: The Marvelous Journey," a documentary from Words + Pictures and Improbable Media, available now on Prime Video. Behind The Bucks, presented by Gallagher, exlores the film from multiple angles: filmmaking, storytelling, family, tragedy, success. Whether you're looking for more insight on the art, the artist, or the subject, Behind The Bucks covers it all. Find more Milwaukee Bucks content on the all new Bucks Plus audio platform at www.bu...
Feb 19, 2024•40 sec
