MJ & Kris are joined by Hall of Famer, Kevin Garnett, for an epic episode of Hear District spanning his legendary playing career; from humble beginnings through his NBA journey & life after basketball. Garnett discusses the profound impact Bucks coach Doc Rivers made on his life on and off the court, his early impressions of Giannis Antetokounmpo and their experience training together, plus KG's newfound relationship with Bobby Portis, his impressions of the Bucks signing Myles Turner, a...
Aug 12, 2025•50 min
Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports joins Kris & Marques Johnson to analyze the Milwaukee Bucks' offseason moves and how it positioned them to contend in a wide-open Eastern Conference. But first, Kevin shares his reactions to the Bucks' signings, how Cole Anthony factors into the lineup, Giannis Antetokounmpo's place in 'Best Player in the World' debates, how Myles Turner fits in Milwaukee and adds an element of versatility, Point Giannis, the Bucks' potential new Starting 5 and how players like...
Aug 05, 2025•41 min
Legendary NBA journalist Marc Stein of The Stein Line joins Marques & Kris to talk through GM Jon Horst's busy offseason and the Bucks' place in the Eastern Conference. But first, they reminisce about what made Marques Johnson such a compelling player and how the NBA landscape has evolved since. They dissect lessons in modern teambuilding from the NBA Finals, Horst's splashy summer, the Myles Turner signing, Bucks' roster construction, Giannis Antetokounmpo's decision to play for Greece in E...
Jul 29, 2025•52 min
ESPN's Jorge Sedano drops by Hear District to discuss whether Milwaukee's new tandem of Giannis Antetokounmpo & Myles Turner give it the best frontcourt in the NBA. They also discuss the Bucks' place in an unpredictable Eastern Conference landscape, media perception of the Bucks' offseason moves, how Myles transforms Milwaukee's defense, Giannis' MVP possibilities and more. Later on, MJ and Kris break down Cole Anthony's fit with the Bucks, how his role in Milwaukee will set him up for succe...
Jul 22, 2025•50 min
In this week's Hear District, Kris & Marques Johnson are joined by former Bucks Trainer & UCLA athletics legend, Tony Spino, to reflect on the '70s Bucks & understand why Achilles injuries are plaguing the NBA. But first, MJ & Kris react to Doc Rivers' latest comments and how he plans to unleash 'Point Giannis' next season. They assess how this plan could unlock core Bucks players like the newly re-signed Jericho Sims, Gary Trent Jr. & AJ Green. They also look at how Gary Har...
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 21 min
After a busy week in the NBA, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat reporter Jim Owczarski joins Kris & Marques Johnson on Hear District to break down all the Milwaukee Bucks' moves. After sharing their initial reactions to the team's latest moves, they dive into Damian Lillard's Bucks tenure & how both sides have a bright path forward. They dissect Myles Turner's fit with Giannis and how this pairing can help unlock the Bucks' potential on both sides of the floor. The trio bids farewell to Br...
Jul 08, 2025•47 min
Fresh off the 2025 NBA Draft, Zach Harper of The Athletic & SiriusXM NBA Radio joins Marques & Kris to discuss the 47th pick, Bogoljub Marković, & what his selection signals for the Milwaukee Bucks. They dissect his playstyle, how he fits with Milwaukee's core & how Bogi can follow in the footsteps of other great European players. They also react to post-draft comments by Bucks Assistant GM Milt Newton, analyze the best ways to build around Giannis Antetokounmpo, discuss a Bucks ...
Jul 01, 2025•36 min
Rafael Barlowe of NBA Big Board joins Kris & Marques Johnson to preview the 2025 NBA Draft & the Milwaukee Bucks' many options with the 47th pick. But first, they look back at Rafael's extensive pre-draft scouting of Tyler Smith & Ryan Rollins, discussing what the young duo can accomplish in the NBA. They also dive into some potential second-round & undrafted targets for Milwaukee, how Giannis Antetokounmpo's mental approach set him apart from elite prospects, the advantages of b...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Marques Johnson & his co-host/son, Kris highlight 50 years of the Wooden Award with a special episode of Hear District from the L.A. Athletic Club, where they reflect on the legendary coach's legacy, philosophies & his impact on a young MJ at UCLA, inspiring him to become the first ever Wooden Award winner. They also discuss Giannis' proposal of a U.S. vs. the World All-Star game, his trip to Brazil & what his offseason signals to Milwaukee so far, plus some buzz from around the team...
Jun 17, 2025•38 min
Agent Zero joins Hear District as Marques, Kris & Gilbert Arenas dive into his influence on Damian Lillard & a generation of No. Zeroes in the NBA. Gil shares lessons from Kobe Bryant & Ray Allen's workouts, why he slipped to the second round and his advice for the Milwaukee Bucks' second-round picks. He shares hilarious stories of meeting MJ's son & his Gil's Arena co-host, Josiah, a turn of events at the 2001 NBA Draft Combine, his place in Arizona basketball history, Gil's ent...
Jun 10, 2025•58 min
NBA & WNBA Skill Development Coach Olin Simplis joins Marques & Kris Johnson to discuss player development, including a key adjustment that could aid Giannis Antetokounmpo’s evolution, his training philosophies, and offseason focus areas for several Young Bucks. Known as 'The Guard Whisperer' for his work with MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Simplis also breaks down the growth of players like AJ Green, Ryan Rollins, and Kevin Porter Jr. The trio shares stories of NBA stars — including four ...
Jun 03, 2025•46 min
The iconic Ice Cube joins Hear District to discuss what another title in Milwaukee would mean for Giannis Antetokounmpo's legacy, how he'd perform in Cube's BIG3 league, whether WNBA stars like Caitlin Clark could play in the 3-on-3 league, and much more. He answers the age-old question… 'Did Ice Cube really mess around and get a triple-double?' after diving into his split from N.W.A., "No Vaseline," infusing L.A.'s culture in his music, and the 35th anniversary of his solo debut, "Amerikkka's M...
May 27, 2025•30 min
Legendary sports-talk host Christopher 'Mad Dog' Russo joins Marques and Kris to dish his hottest takes on Giannis Antetokounmpo's future, his place among the all-time greats, whether the Marques-era Bucks would win a championship today, and more. They also talk about Mad Dog’s love for the Packers, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s coin-flip arrival in Milwaukee, whether the NBA Draft Lottery is broken, why modern players wouldn't survive in the '70s NBA, and First Take host's Stephen A. Smith’s possible 2...
May 20, 2025•38 min
ESPN NBA reporters Dave McMenamin and Jamal Collier join Marques & Kris on Hear District this week to filter through the noise surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo's summer and explore how the Milwaukee Bucks can best build around him moving forward. They dive deep into Giannis' relationship with Bucks GM Jon Horst and how that dynamic could shape the Bucks' offseason plans, including potential strategies to unleash 'Point Giannis' and set him up for an MVP campaign. They also compare Milwaukee...
May 13, 2025•32 min
As the Milwaukee Bucks’ season comes to an end, The Athletic’s Eric Nehm joins Marques and Kris Johnson on Hear District to look back at some of the top moments of the year, dissect what went wrong in the first round vs. Indiana, detail how the team can maximize the roster around Point Giannis, and highlight where the Bucks go from here. Stick around for a deep dive into listener-submitted questions in Marques’ Mailbag. But first, they cover which young Bucks could take the leap next season, whi...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 21 min
This week on Hear District, Marques and Kris Johnson are joined by NBA Twitter legend slash X and O guru, Nekias Duncan. Duncan is the co-host of the Dunker Spot podcast and goes deep on what is working and not working for the Milwaukee Bucks in their playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. After reflecting on the tragic injury to Damian Lillard and how it will impact the series, the three of them look at the dominant play of Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and the other line-ups the Bu...
Apr 29, 2025•45 min
It's playoff time on Hear District and for Marques that means it's the time for superstars to shine. He recalls his mentality when playing against the biggest stars of his era in the playoffs, and how it brought out the best out of him as a player. When Kris asks him about the rivals he competed against, Marques shares a hilarious story about the subtle way that Dr. J would try to get the advantage on him by taking him out to lunch before games. Marques and Kris then break down their takeaways f...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 6 min
The regular season is a wrap, and Marques & Kris Johnson are here to break down the Milwaukee Bucks’ epic end-of-season winning streak! From Giannis Antetokounmpo’s historic season and elite passing to Kevin Porter Jr.'s breakout performances, they dive deep into how key players like Bobby Portis and Ryan Rollins are impacting winning. Plus, Marques and Kris focus on Giannis' unselfish play and how he's empowering teammates in About That Action. For more, follow @bucksplusaudio — the officia...
Apr 15, 2025•37 min
This week on the Hear District podcast, Marques & Kris Johnson are joined by 2-time All-Star & LA hoops legend Baron Davis to reflect on his basketball career and debate whether certain NBA stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo can transcend the eras they played in. First, they highlight Baron's place as one of the all-time great L.A. point guards, playing with Kris at UCLA and Baron's NBA career. Baron then makes an impassioned case for why Marques should be in the Naismith Hall of Fame. The...
Apr 08, 2025•58 min
Comedian and actor Roy Wood Jr. joins Marques & Kris on Hear District to debate whether Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo should be the face of the NBA. But first, they discuss the surprising inspiration behind Roy's new Hulu comedy special, Lonely Flowers and the titles for the special that didn't make the cut. They also dive into the story of Jackie Robinson, and the implications of him being chosen to break the MLB's color barrier. Then, they get into the hottest topics in t...
Apr 01, 2025•32 min
This week, Marques & Kris Johnson are joined by MJ’s former Bucks teammates, Paul Pressey & Dr. Lloyd Walton, to reflect on the life and legacy of the great Junior Bridgeman, who tragically passed away on March 11, 2025. They highlight what they hope people will take away from his story, share memories that highlight the quality of his character, recall his impact as a player, and detail his influence on player empowerment at every stage of his professional life. They spotlight Junior Br...
Mar 25, 2025•45 min
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers joins Hear District to talk all things Bucks, how he plans to integrate new and younger players, and pushing the team to unlock its full potential. But first, he tells Marques & Kris what really happened when Tim Duncan nearly signed with the Orlando Magic. Then, Marques & Doc reflect on their battle between the Bucks & Atlanta Hawks in the 1984 NBA Playoffs. Finally, Doc gives his perspective on the 2025 NBA All-Star game, reflecting on an exper...
Feb 25, 2025•49 min
Senior NBA Insider, Chris Haynes, joins Marques & Kris on Hear District to discuss his new Behind The Bucks podcast series 'The Damian Lillard Story,' presented by Gallagher, available NOW on all podcast platforms! Chris opens up about his relationship with Dame, dating back to the early days of their respective careers in Portland, and his inspiration for the four-part documentary series produced by Bucks+ Audio. Shifting gears, Chris reveals the details of a phone call he got from Rich Pau...
Feb 18, 2025•54 min
After an action packed trade deadline, Marques Johnson and Kris Johnson are here to break it all down on the Hear District podcast. The show begins with Marques' exclusive interview with Kyle Kuzma. Then, Marques and Kris dive into Kuzma's career, skill set and background. In About That Action, MJ & Kris highlight Kuzma's exceptional footwork, shooting ability and transition offense from his recent 30-point game in Minnesota. They also give Khris Middleton his flowers, dissecting his clutch ...
Feb 11, 2025•49 min
Milwaukee's own, Steve Novak returns to Hear District for his latest takes and insights on the Bucks. He, Marques & Kris break down the team's impressive net rating in January and debate how they stack up in the Eastern Conference standings. They praise Damian Lillard's incredible week and how he felt 'freed' by a vital conversation with Vin Baker. Steve tells us which players on the Bucks' roster bring that 'dog element,' as they share stories of some of the toughest competition they crosse...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Marques & Kris welcome former Milwaukee Bucks point guard, George Hill, to learn about his life, Indiana roots and years with the team. He compares and contrasts his former teammates & all-time power forwards, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Tim Duncan, and shares who he would pick to be his teammate in a must-win game. He also discusses how close he was with his Bucks teammates, and his love for his time on the team and playing for the city. The show ends with an appreciation of the intricaci...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Milwaukee Bucks legend, Brandon Jennings, returns to Hear District to defend some of his blazing hot takes around the NBA. Brandon, Marques & Kris hold a Milwaukee Bucks vibe check, dive into Dame's impact on the team, give sharpshooter AJ Green a new nickname, break down Khris Middleton's legacy and more! But first, they define what 'soft' means in the NBA as Marques shares a hilarious story about defending Larry Bird. Brandon then defends his recent viral hot take about Jayson Tatum. For m...
Jan 21, 2025•48 min
This week on the Hear District podcast, Marques and Kris Johnson are joined by certified ball knower and co-host of The Dunker Spot podcast, Steve Jones Jr. They discuss Steve's career as a video coordinator and assistant coach in the NBA, Giannis Antetokounmpo's elite playmaking skills, and the challenge of maximizing Khris Middleton while he is on a minutes restriction. Steve then does what he does best and joins our hosts for the About that Action segment where they break down game footage. A...
Jan 14, 2025•59 min
This week Marques and Kris are joined by Dr. Lloyd Walton, the former Milwaukee Bucks and Marquette guard who is now a certified life coach for professional athletes. After swapping stories and sharing laughs with his old friend, Dr. Walton reflects on playing for legendary coaches like Al McGuire and Don Nelson. Marques and Dr. Walton also open up about their battles with substance abuse, and how Dr. Walton was able to turn his life around and go on and become a mentor to NBA players like Giann...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 22 min
All year long, Hear District was the destination to hear the biggest names in basketball sound off on your favorite team. To close out a spectacular 2024, Marques Johnson and Kris Johnson look back on the first year of the show and go head-to-head in a draft of their favorite interviews of the year. From Hall of Famers, to NBA executives, to members of the media, to leaders of the Bucks organization, even the honorable mentions will have you digging through the Hear District archives to catch up...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 2 min
