How Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mike Budenholzer grew together with the Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo said Tuesday on social media that he's "forever grateful" for his time with former coach Mike Budenholzer. See how their relationship developed over the years.
Hawks Bucks - Jan. 15, 2016
Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo nearly collides with Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer as he goes for a loose ball Jan. 15, 2016, in Milwaukee. Budenholzer spent five seasons as the Hawks' coach before joining the Bucks in 2018.
Bucks Media Day - Sept. 24, 2018
Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer poses with Giannis Antetokounmpo during media day at Fiserv Forum on Sept. 24, 2018, in Milwaukee.Â
Bucks Hornets - Nov. 26, 2018
Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer talks to forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34), guard Eric Bledsoe (6), forward Khris Middleton (22) and guard Pat Connaughton (24) on Nov. 26, 2018 in Charlotte.
Bucks Heat - Dec. 22, 2018
Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer, left, talks with forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during a game against the Miami Heat on Dec. 22, 2018, in Miami.
Cavaliers Bucks - Dec. 14, 2019
Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer watches Giannis Antetokounmpo shoot a free throw during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Dec. 14, 2019, in Milwaukee.Â
Bucks Nets - Jan. 18, 2020
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, sits with foul trouble as coach Mike Budenholzer, center, monitors action, during a game against the Brooklyn Nets on Jan. 18, 2020, in New York.Â
Heat Bucks - Sept. 2, 2020
From left, Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34), coach Mike Budenholzer, Khris Middleton (22), and Eric Bledsoe (6) react during the second half of an NBA conference semifinal game against the Miami Heat in the NBA's COVID-19 bubble on Sept. 2, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Nets Bucks - May 4, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo talks with coach Mike Budenholzer during a game against the Brooklyn Nets on May 4, 2021, in Milwaukee.Â
Heat Bucks - May 24, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo listens to coach Mike Budenholzer during Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat on May 24, 2021, in Milwaukee.Â
Bucks Nets - June 5, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and coach Mike Budenholzer look on against the Brooklyn Nets during Game 1 of an second-round playoff series on June 5, 2021, in New York.Â
Nerts Bucks - June 10, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer talks to Giannis Antetokounmpo during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals game against the Brooklyn Nets on June 10, 2021, in Milwaukee.Â
Bucks Hawks - July 3, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer and inured forward Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrate after the Bucks defeated the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, advancing to the NBA Finals, on July 3, 2021, in Atlanta.Â
NBA Finals - July 8, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer, left, greets forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns, on July 8, 2021, in Phoenix.Â
NBA Finals - July 20, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo hugs coach Mike Budenholzer after defeating the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on July 20, 2021 in Milwaukee.
NBA Finals - July 20, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo hugs coach Mike Budenholzer after defeating the Phoenix Suns, 105-98, in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on July 20, 2021 in Milwaukee.
Trail Blazers Bucks - Nov. 21, 2022
Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer gestures from the sideline in front of Giannis Antetokounmpo during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Nov. 21, 2022, in Milwaukee.
Bucks Knicks - Nov. 30, 2022
Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer talks to Giannis Antetokounmpo during a game against the New York Knicks on Nov. 30, 2022, in New York.
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