Episodes
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?
Published 04/25/24
Published 04/25/24
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.
Published 04/24/24
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.
Published 04/23/24
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.
Published 04/22/24
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...
Published 03/04/24
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...
Published 02/22/24
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,...
Published 02/21/24
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...
Published 02/20/24
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...
Published 02/20/24
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...
Published 02/19/24