'This is history': See all the memorable photos as fans erupt outside Fiserv Forum after Bucks win title
Tens of thousand of fans crammed Milwaukee's Deer District to watch Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks win their first NBA championship in 50 years. “This is history. I can’t believe I’m seeing this,” said Cisco Claudio, 50, who was there with his son, Noel Patelski, 28, of Milwaukee.
Fans of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrate in “Deer District” outside Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The space was expanded to accommodate 65,000 fans but still overflowed.
From left, Milwaukee Bucks fans Nate Lauber Shelly Rosenkranz and Chris Daniels, all of Fond du Lac, Wis. celebrate in the “Deer District” outside Fiserv Forum where the team played the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of the NBA Championship in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 20, 2021. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Fans of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrate in the “Deer District” outside Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 20, 2021. The team earned a 105-98 win over the Phoenix Suns to win their first NBA Championship title since 1971. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Fans of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrate during the first quarter in the “Deer District” outside Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 20, 2021. The team earned a 105-98 win over the Phoenix Suns to win their first NBA Championship title since 1971. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Fans of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrate during the fourth quarter as the team earned a 105-98 win over the Phoenix Suns to win their first NBA championship since 1971.
Milwaukee Bucks fans celebrate during the fourth quarter Tuesday night in the Deer District outside Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
Jesus Villegas, of Sheboygan, encourages Bucks fans outside Fiserv Forum Tuesday.
Fans watch history unfold outside Fiserv Forum as the Milwaukee Bucks win their first NBA championship in 50 years.
Sam Schmitt of Cross Plains, Wis. has a beer can added to his antler-themed headware in the “Deer District” outside Fiserv Forum where the team played the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of the NBA Championship in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 20, 2021. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Milwaukee Bucks fans gather in the “Deer District” outside Fiserv Forum where the team played the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of the NBA Championship in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.
As the state of Wisconsin celebrates the Milwaukee Bucks’ NBA title, it’s impossible not to be in awe of the Greek Freak.
The Milwaukee Bucks grabbed their first NBA title in 50 years Tuesday in front of a global audience.
Tens of thousand of fans crammed Milwaukee's Deer District to watch Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks win their first NBA champion…
Tens of thousand of fans crammed Milwaukee's Deer District to watch Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks win their first NBA champion…
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The Bucks fought all the way back from a 19-point first-half deficit against the Pacers.
His playing status for Game 4 against the Pacers on Sunday is still unknown.
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Milwaukee got younger in the backcourt by selecting a 19-year-old with the 23rd choice in Wednesday night's NBA draft.
Giannis Antetokounmpo offers a hand to Jaylen Brown only to jokingly pull it back. The Celtics All-Star responds by calling the two-time MVP a "child."
Giannis Antetokounmpo did most of the heavy lifting for Milwaukee, posting a double-double during Sunday's victory over the Nets in New York.
“I believe in this team,” the two-time MVP told reporters Wednesday. “I believe in my teammates. I’m here to lead this team to whatever we can go."
“It’s not about stats no more," Giannis Antetokounmpo said. "It’s about how can we do great things on the court."
The point guard turned in a career-high 51-point performance in March, but it's his play on both ends of the court — and his leadership — earning him high praise.
