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The Giannis era: the Milwaukee Bucks story
Franchise era
2013–14—present
The Giannis era
Milwaukee Bucks
The story in one sentence
Antetokounmpo grew into an MVP and Finals MVP, leading the 2021 championship and making Milwaukee a permanent contender.
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A raw prospect becomes a champion
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard gave the era its recognizable core.
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Its final meaning is still being written.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2013–14
What came before
Redd's scoring and several short-lived cores kept Milwaukee competitive without offering a championship path.
2019
Eastern Conference Finals: Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors
2021
Eastern Conference Finals: Milwaukee Bucks vs Atlanta Hawks
2021
NBA Finals: Milwaukee Bucks vs Phoenix Suns
Still unfolding
Where the story stands
This chapter remains active, so its final place in franchise history is still being written.
The core