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 EuroBasket 2025 and what it means for his Bucks season, MJ's role in "White Men Can't Jump," whether it should've been remade, the controversial trade that sent Marques to the Clippers & more. Then, MJ & Kris react to some Bucks players' first time dunking and reflect on their earliest dunks, including the first time Kris dunked on MJ, before diving into the live streaming era and how sports media is evolving before our eyes.

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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 success, and how his addition impacts the team's guard rotation moving forward. They dive into Kyle Kuzma's role and how to maximize his skill set, Chris Livingston's remarkable growth through 2025 Summer League, expectations for minutes distribution and how the Bucks' coaching staff is setting up for success next season.

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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 Harris can add to the team and which Bucks players are standing out most in the early stages of NBA Summer League. MJ drops a hot take about Cooper Flagg before introducing Tony, who shares memories of Kareem, a rookie Marques Johnson, the great Junior Bridgeman & that era of the Milwaukee Bucks. They dive into the state of NBA injuries and why seven players lost their seasons to Achilles tears after decades of that injury being a rarity. They finish with a hilarious story about Coach John Wooden & former President Bill Clinton, and other musings about Tony's relationship with the Johnson family & his place in UCLA history.

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 Brook Lopez & Pat Connaughton, pondering how the championship team will be honored and if No. 11 should be retired. Jim shares his insights on Bobby Portis' extension, Gary Trent Jr.'s market and how these signings solidified an impactful summer for Milwaukee's rotation.

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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 free agent class headlined by Gary Trent Jr., Bobby Portis & Kevin Porter Jr., the team's pathway to contention in the Eastern Conference, navigating the tricky CBA/Second Apron, the crew's thoughts on Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" & Zach's movie recommendations for MJ.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

5:46 - Bogoljub Breakdown

14:14 - CBA Fallout

18:41 - Building Around Giannis

23:03 - Competing in the East

29:18 - Bucks Free Agency

32:32 - Movie Recommendations

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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 being an underdog, how NIL is helping or hurting the draft, global scouting, prospect demographics, youth basketball & more draft insights. MJ & Kris round out the episode by showing love to some Hear District fans & reflecting on the intricacies of Black Father's Day through some greetings MJ received for the holiday.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

3:02 - Scouting Ryan Rollins

6:57 - Underdog Advantages

12:39 - Scouting Tyler Smith

14:30 - Bucks' Draft Possibilities

18:03 - 2nd Round Prospects

29:55 - NBA Draft Philosophies

36:15 - State of NIL & Youth Hoops

45:55 - Global Hoops Development

53:27 - Fan Love & Black Father's Day

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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. In light of Don Nelson winning the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award, MJ reminisces about his former Bucks coach & his visit to Nellie's Hawaii estate. They pay respects to the late David Greenwood and share the story of the time he trash-talked Wilt Chamberlain, rank MJ among UCLA legends, dive into iconic coaching styles and much more on this week's Hear District.

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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 entertainer mindset & backlash over recent comments about Karl-Anthony Towns. He also updates MJ & Kris on his son Alijah after his scary cybertruck crash, and his road to becoming a 5-star USC commit. Plus, Gil's secrets to a successful NBA career, how Marques fumbled his chance with renowned journalist, Gayle King, Kenyon Martin's toughness & much more. For more, follow @bucksplusaudio — the official podcast network of the Milwaukee Bucks — on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook, and check out all Bucks+ podcast content at www.bucks.com/plus.

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 of the five main 2025 award winners — and explores how live-game runs like the Drew League and Summer League fuel development. Marques & Kris close by revisiting recent Giannis narratives through the lens of recent guests. For more, follow @bucksplusaudio — the official podcast network of the Milwaukee Bucks — on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook, and check out all Bucks+ podcast content at www.bucks.com/plus.

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 Most Wanted." Plus, he ranks the best basketball players who can rap, including Damian Lillard and what's coming to the BIG3 in its eighth season.

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