Behind The Bucks

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?

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.

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.

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.

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 Antetokounmpo in particular, are tied directly to his own story and how he's been able to tell it over the years.

This inaugural series of Behind The Bucks, presented by Gallagher, explores "Giannis: The Marvelous Journey," a documentary now available on Prime Video, from multiple perspectives. Subscribe to Behind The Bucks on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon Music to ensure you never miss an episode. Find more Milwaukee Bucks content on the all new Bucks+ audio platform at www.bucks.com/plus.

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 living through those key moments from his perspective, including early life in the league, the tragic passing of his father, the moment he became an NBA champion, and more. The story of Giannis's path is one of family, loyalty, defying the odds, and paving your own path... all themes that uniquely apply to his older brother and Milwaukee Bucks teammate Thanasis as well.

This inaugural series of Behind The Bucks, presented by Gallagher, explores the documentary from multiple perspectives. Subscribe to Behind The Bucks on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon Music to ensure you never miss an episode. Find more Milwaukee Bucks content on the all new Bucks+ audio platform at www.bucks.com/plus.

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 more. Without Anton's care and efforts, Giannis's marvelous journey may not have come to fruition.

This inaugural series of Behind The Bucks, presented by Gallagher, explores "Giannis: The Marvelous Journey," a documentary now available on Prime Video, from multiple perspectives. Subscribe to Behind The Bucks on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon Music to ensure you never miss an episode. Find more Milwaukee Bucks content on the all new Bucks+ audio platform at www.bucks.com/plus.

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. Schell shares what he found captivating about the family's story, the process of first-class storytelling, and the responsibility of allowing this story to be told first-hand through the Antetokounmpo lens.

This inaugural series of Behind The Bucks, presented by Gallagher, explores the documentary from multiple perspectives. Subscribe to Behind The Bucks on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon Music to ensure you never miss an episode. Find more Milwaukee Bucks content on the all new Bucks+ audio platform at www.bucks.com/plus.

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 face of the Milwaukee Bucks franchise, having explored emotions from grief to triumph and everything in between.

This inaugural series of Behind The Bucks, presented by Gallagher, explores the documentary from multiple perspectives. Subscribe to Behind The Bucks on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon Music to ensure you never miss an episode. Find more Milwaukee Bucks content on the all new Bucks+ audio platform at www.bucks.com/plus.

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.

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