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- Milwaukee threw an epic championship parade on Thursday.
- The players, both current and past, went absolutely wild.
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The Milwaukee Bucks celebrated their first NBA Championship since 1951 in style on Thursday. Two days after clinching Game 6 and coming back from a 0-2 deficit to claim the title, the team and the city showed out for the parade.
Before the day even begin, Wisconsin governor Tony Evers declared July 22nd “Bucks In Six” day.
History has been made and the prophecy fulfilled! We are so proud of our @Bucks, so I proclaimed today #BucksInSix Day across the state as we celebrate the Bucks team and organization, their incredible season, and this historic win. #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/rFhP1ZPonb
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) July 22, 2021
To celebrate the newly-appointed holiday, the team embarked out on a 1.1-mile long parade route. Apparently, the bus driver wanted to set the tone early and was absolutely ZOOMING out of the gates.
The 2021 Milwaukee Bucks Championship Parade is underway! 🚌🎉
Follow along on NBA TV: https://t.co/YuGpAi3U4m pic.twitter.com/hC8Bm5R7tX
— NBA (@NBA) July 22, 2021
Seriously though, why is this guy driving so fast?!
Let the @Bucks championship parade begin! pic.twitter.com/zQ7q1qKNyP
— Stephen Watson (@SWatsonTV) July 22, 2021
The bus driver eventually slowed down and the parade really began. Thousands of Bucks fans lined the streets as the team made its way to the Deer District.
What a scene. pic.twitter.com/4EkdfJJByW
— Bryan Dee (@BryanJDee) July 22, 2021
One dude even brought his iguana…?
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Brandon Jennings and his beers.
Meanwhile, Brandon Jennings was leading the way for the players and his former teammates. The retired NBA guard was on the Bucks from 2008 to 2013, as well as 2018, and has become something of a folk legend in Milwaukee. He was in attendance at Game 6 and had the crowd ROCKING.
Brandon Jennings in the parade 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/bB4yVpqbX9
— JamesInSix (@_JamesInSix) July 22, 2021
For the parade, Jennings was out in front on the back of a pickup truck and could not stop crushing beers. It was one…
Brandon Jennings is having the time of his life. pic.twitter.com/rTCsqJ2zRx
— Bryan Dee (@BryanJDee) July 22, 2021
… after another …
Brandon Jennings just WON’T STOP 🤣 (via @CVanStraten38) pic.twitter.com/ORc5ASIYKg
— Overtime (@overtime) July 22, 2021
… after another …
BRANDON JENNINGS FOR THE CULTURE! pic.twitter.com/ne387DY2pX
— Dan Shafer (@DanRShafer) July 22, 2021
… after another …
Brandon Jennings chugging a beer is a whole mood #bucksin6 pic.twitter.com/pfRvfKtZLI
— James Groh (@JamesGroh_) July 22, 2021
… after another …
I just threw a beer to Brandon Jennings. Bucks in Six is complete. I’m shaking. #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/GciZu9pwvx
— Bryan Geenen (@BryanGeenen) July 22, 2021
The Dogs!
While Jennings and his beer-chugging led the pack, the team buses followed closely behind and were getting just as lit.
Donte DiVincenzo sharing the champagne 🍾 pic.twitter.com/2pP9ocGSgq
— Bryan Dee (@BryanJDee) July 22, 2021
P.J. Tucker was absolutely on one.
PJ Tucker enjoying life right now 🔥
(via @brewcitypaul) pic.twitter.com/ce0ZaWppfp— Overtime (@overtime) July 22, 2021
When the parade was over, Tucker gave an all-time (drunk) speech about being a dog and then chugged from his giant champagne bottle.
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PJ TUCKER IS A CHAMPIONSHIP PARADE ICON 🍾 pic.twitter.com/4wjZME6f5B
— Blue Wire (@bluewirepods) July 22, 2021
Head coach Mike Budenholzer was even trying to be on his level.
This is Coach Bud yelling at Tucker:
“PJ!! … why (bleep) wasn’t I on your bus!?
You got the good stuff over there!”🤣🤣🤣🤣@Bucks @BallySportWI #FearTheDeer #BucksParade pic.twitter.com/4lzFovb3dm
— Dario Melendez (@Dario_Melendez) July 22, 2021
At the same time, people’s champion Bobby Portis was getting in on the dog mentality. We already know how much champagne he was drinking.
Underdog to the top dog!! pic.twitter.com/R93K0fZBct
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) July 22, 2021
Giannis trolls the haters.
Even if you aren’t a Milwaukee fan, it’s hard not to be excited for Giannis Antetokounmpo. He chose to stay in the city that gave him a chance instead of signing with a contender and chasing a ring with a super team. It was an admirable move and it paid off.
During the parade, Antetokounmpo was just happy that everybody else was happy.
Giannis happy to see happiness at the Bucks 🏆 parade. 😁♥️
Watch live NBA TV: https://t.co/YuGpAi3U4m pic.twitter.com/ABOJvXpSZo
— NBA (@NBA) July 22, 2021
Later on the route, he took the chance to troll his haters. Antetokounmpo was often the topic of conversation regarding his lengthy free throw routine and poor make percentage at the line. He made a point to mock everybody who doubted him during the parade.
Superb free throw trolling from Giannis
🏆⏰😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂⏰🏆 pic.twitter.com/3R14B4Vngz— Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz (@LeBatardShow) July 22, 2021
He also took time to celebrate with the people who embraced him along his journey.
Giannis lifts the 🏆 to the crowd! 🙌
Follow the 2021 Milwaukee Bucks Championship Parade on NBA TV: https://t.co/YuGpAi3U4m pic.twitter.com/rp8U3LnBL0
— NBA (@NBA) July 22, 2021
Giannis also gave the final speech of the day, and deservedly so.
🗣️ Giannis on the championship parade stage! 🏆
Watch live on NBA TV: https://t.co/YuGpAi3U4m pic.twitter.com/auUAyj1wnN
— NBA (@NBA) July 22, 2021
It was a great day for Giannis and therefore the rest of the world. Except Phoenix. It was not a great day for Phoenix.