Last Updated on December 22, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here are some notable legends of the Milwaukee Bucks franchise, known for their contributions to the team’s success:

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (formerly Lew Alcindor)

  • Position: Center
  • Years with Bucks: 1969–1975
  • Achievements:
    • 1971 NBA Champion (Finals MVP)
    • 3-time NBA MVP with the Bucks (1971, 1972, 1974)
    • 6-time All-Star with the Bucks
    • Scoring leader and dominant force during his tenure
    • Helped lead the Bucks to their first NBA title in 1971

Oscar Robertson

  • Position: Point Guard
  • Years with Bucks: 1970–1974
  • Achievements:
    • 1971 NBA Champion
    • Integral part of the Bucks’ early success
    • Brought veteran leadership and elite playmaking alongside Abdul-Jabbar

Sidney Moncrief

  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Years with Bucks: 1979–1989
  • Achievements:
    • 2-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1983, 1984)
    • 5-time All-Star
    • One of the best two-way players in NBA history
    • Key figure during the Bucks’ successful run in the 1980s

Bob Dandridge

  • Position: Small Forward
  • Years with Bucks: 1969–1977, 1981
  • Achievements:
    • 1971 NBA Champion
    • 4-time All-Star
    • Reliable scorer and defender for the Bucks
    • Played a pivotal role in the 1971 championship team

Ray Allen

  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Years with Bucks: 1996–2003
  • Achievements:
    • 3-time All-Star with the Bucks
    • One of the best shooters in NBA history
    • Helped lead the Bucks to the 2001 Eastern Conference Finals

Giannis Antetokounmpo

  • Position: Forward
  • Years with Bucks: 2013–present
  • Achievements:
    • 2021 NBA Champion (Finals MVP)
    • 2-time NBA MVP (2019, 2020)
    • Defensive Player of the Year (2020)
    • 7-time All-Star (and counting)
    • Considered one of the best players in franchise history

Michael Redd

  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Years with Bucks: 2000–2011
  • Achievements:
    • 1-time All-Star (2004)
    • Known for his scoring and three-point shooting
    • Franchise cornerstone during the 2000s

Terry Cummings

  • Position: Forward
  • Years with Bucks: 1984–1989, 1995–1996
  • Achievements:
    • 2-time All-Star with the Bucks
    • Consistent scorer and rebounder

Junior Bridgeman

  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • Years with Bucks: 1975–1984, 1986–1987
  • Achievements:
    • One of the franchise’s all-time leading scorers
    • Known for his durability and consistency

These legends have shaped the Bucks’ history and left lasting legacies with their contributions to the team.