NBA 2021

[WestwayKid]

I didn't see a NBA 2021 thread, so I'm starting one with less than a week left in the season. I'm a Milwaukee kid who grew up loving the Milwaukee Bucks. More than even the Brewers, the Bucks are a Milwaukee team. If you go to other parts of the state, they're not that popular. The same people who see the Green Bay Packers as belonging to the entire state, don't feel the same way about the Bucks. There is a bias towards Milwaukee and a noted bias towards basketball because it is seen as an urban game.

Milwaukee's win in Game 5 last night was incredible. I don't think many of us really expected Milwaukee to win a game in Phoenix. Sure, we knew it was possible, but I know I was mentally prepared for the series to come back to Milwaukee with Phoenix up 3-2. I could not sit still for the entire 4th quarter. I was up and down, walking around the house. When Booker got greedy and tried to run it into double coverage only to have the ball stolen and then dunked by Giannis - we were all hollering and when the clock expired - wow.

I think we're all looking forward to Tuesday night with trepidation and excitement. I think they can close it out. I really do. I'm not sure what my plans are. Part of me wants to go down to the arena. They're been having huge outdoor watch parties. I'm definitely letting the kids stay up late and considering taking Wednesday off.

I've seen Green Bay win the Super Bowl twice, but I've never seen a true Milwaukee team win a championship.

[tepista]

I've seen Green Bay win the Super Bowl twice, but I've never seen a true Milwaukee team win a championship.

You don't remember the Braves in '57?

[WestwayKid]

I've seen Green Bay win the Super Bowl twice, but I've never seen a true Milwaukee team win a championship.

You don't remember the Braves in '57?

I actually don't know many people who do.

[Kimmelweck]

I've seen Green Bay win the Super Bowl twice, but I've never seen a true Milwaukee team win a championship.

You don't remember the Braves in '57?

I actually don't know many people who do.

I vaguely remember the Buffalo Braves, who left town in 1978 to become the San Diego Clippers. If they had stayed in Buffalo, I’d probably be more interested in basketball. Best of luck to the Bucks though, WWK. I hope you get to see a championship.

[tepista]

I've seen Green Bay win the Super Bowl twice, but I've never seen a true Milwaukee team win a championship.

You don't remember the Braves in '57?

I actually don't know many people who do.

I vaguely remember the Buffalo Braves, who left town in 1978 to become the San Diego Clippers. If they had stayed in Buffalo, I’d probably be more interested in basketball. Best of luck to the Bucks though, WWK. I hope you get to see a championship.

bringing this whole thing full circle, I took a temporary interest in basketball last month during the Clippers run, and it made me hate the fucking Suns. So yes, Go BUCKS!

[WestwayKid]

I've seen Green Bay win the Super Bowl twice, but I've never seen a true Milwaukee team win a championship.

You don't remember the Braves in '57?

I actually don't know many people who do.

I vaguely remember the Buffalo Braves, who left town in 1978 to become the San Diego Clippers. If they had stayed in Buffalo, I’d probably be more interested in basketball. Best of luck to the Bucks though, WWK. I hope you get to see a championship.

bringing this whole thing full circle, I took a temporary interest in basketball last month during the Clippers run, and it made me hate the fucking Suns. So yes, Go BUCKS!

This city will come unglued if the Bucks pull it off. A lot of pent up sports frustration around here. Phoenix does come across as a jerky team.

[Kimmelweck]

I've seen Green Bay win the Super Bowl twice, but I've never seen a true Milwaukee team win a championship.

You don't remember the Braves in '57?

I actually don't know many people who do.

I vaguely remember the Buffalo Braves, who left town in 1978 to become the San Diego Clippers. If they had stayed in Buffalo, I’d probably be more interested in basketball. Best of luck to the Bucks though, WWK. I hope you get to see a championship.

bringing this whole thing full circle, I took a temporary interest in basketball last month during the Clippers run, and it made me hate the fucking Suns. So yes, Go BUCKS!

And the Clippers as you know have still never won an NBA championship. You can take the franchise out of Buffalo, but you can’t take the Buffalo out of the franchise.

[daredevil]

Great game on Saturday. That last minute where Booker's drive turned into a fast break for Giannis was crazy.

[BostonBeaneater]

If you're not watching the NBA then you're missing out. There's a bias against the game that walks in lockstep with the countries own bigotries and biases. Not liking basketball and/or the NBA is an easy way to let 'em know you're a bigot without saying so. The league has been so much fun and I think people are missing out. It's among the last of the pro sports where the players have unscripted personalities that are big and loud and fun.

I love watching both of these teams play. Giannis is a fantastic modern big man. Booker is a ball of old school razzle-dazzle. Tonight should be a great game.

[WestwayKid]

If you're not watching the NBA then you're missing out. There's a bias against the game that walks in lockstep with the countries own bigotries and biases. Not liking basketball and/or the NBA is an easy way to let 'em know you're a bigot without saying so. The league has been so much fun and I think people are missing out. It's among the last of the pro sports where the players have unscripted personalities that are big and loud and fun.

I love watching both of these teams play. Giannis is a fantastic modern big man. Booker is a ball of old school razzle-dazzle. Tonight should be a great game.

Agreed. I've long had a hunch that the Bucks are not more popular in Wisconsin because many people equate them with urban culture. Like most states, Wisconsin is divided between rural and urban. There is mistrust directed towards Milwaukee because it is seen as a bastion of everything conservatives stands against. This mistrust is very much racially motivated. I laugh because there was a point last year where I heard a lot of loudmouths in the area declare they were "done with the Bucks" because the team dared to make a stand against racial inequality, but of course now much of that is forgotten.

Anyway, yes, those who don't follow the NBA are missing out. It's a fantastic product and a lot of fun to watch.

[WestwayKid]

Great game on Saturday. That last minute where Booker's drive turned into a fast break for Giannis was crazy.

It was crazy that Booker tried to drive the ball into a double team like that.

[Kimmelweck]

Congrats WWK. What a game by Antetokounmpo. Happy for ya buddy.

[gkbill]

Hello,

Congrats to Milwaukee! I'm happy when a non-major market team wins. Giannis has been a role model with his reflections/commentary, life struggles, and achievements.

[BostonBeaneater]

Good times in Cream City! Great vibe tonight and I’m jealous of Milwaukee.

I’m also looking forward to the Dev Booker revenge tour next year.

[daredevil]

Congratulations to Milwaukee. Giannis was a beast on offense and defense!