Author: Justin Sexton

Justin Sexton is a Southern California-based sports writer with nine years of experience in many different fields. The poet known as "Jay Guevara" is an avid basketball fan who got his love of the game from the Hornets and Supersonics on NBA JAM. He has written about sports for Wisconsin Sports Heroics, Hardwood Heroics, and TheMSQShop.

Milwaukee Bucks, Damian Lillard

With Damian Lillard’s amazing performance against the Clippers last night, the Milwaukee Bucks have won six in a row since the All-Star break! Giannis was out against the Clippers hours prior due to a concerning Achilles injury. Khris Middleton was also out, so Damian Lillard had to step up and rally the team. In the fourth quarter, Lillard led the Bucks on a 13-0 run to secure the win 113-106. Damian Lillard finished with 41 points on 12-22 shooting. He also had four rebounds, four assists, and a steal. So, how much longer can the Bucks keep this winning streak…

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Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks has had many great players in over five decades. However, who is their best scorer of all time? There may not be a simple answer to this. Many fans are bound to two different types of analysis: the hard analytical numbers and the eyeball test. This article will cover some notable scorers in Milwaukee’s history with their numbers and the era in which each player respectively played. The game has evolved, and significant rule changes have transpired. Therefore, some of those rule changes will be mentioned while discussing some players in this article. Arguably The Best Scorer…

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Feb 18, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Eastern Conference guard Damian Lillard (0) of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after making a three point basket from half court against the Western Conference All-Stars during the third quarter in the 73rd NBA All Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

After a fantastic performance from Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the All-Star Game, the Milwaukee Bucks are looking to reset after an unusual first half of the season. In last night’s All-Star Game, Damian Lillard won All-Star MVP with a 39-point performance as he drained multiple half-court shots. Lillard also had six assists and three rebounds in that game. Giannis had twenty-three points and seven rebounds, along with one assist to his game stats. The duo were the two oldest players on the Eastern Conference teams. How The Milwaukee Bucks Can Reset and Return Stronger? Now that the…

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Milwaukee Bucks, Oscar Robertson, Indiana Pacers

Milwaukee Bucks legend Oscar Robertson’s career will once again be immortalized. It was announced on Thursday that the Indiana Pacers and the NBA will commission a state for The Big O at his old high school, Crispus Attucks in Indianapolis. The Inspiration Behind The Oscar Robertson Statue It’s predicted that the statue will be completed in a year. When completed, it will be displayed in front of the Crispus Attucks High School. What will the statue look like? It will be Oscar Robertson wearing an NBA All-Star jersey, standing on top of a basketball similar to the 1955 Crispus Attucks…

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Milwaukee Bucks, Patrick Beverley

The NBA Trade Deadline day was eventful, but the Milwaukee Bucks might have solved a major problem by acquiring Patrick Beverley from the Philadelphia 76ers. Milwaukee traded Cameron Payne and a 2027 second-round draft pick to the Philadelphia 76ers for Beverley. What Can Patrick Beverley Help The Milwaukee Bucks With? The simple answer is defense. That’s also why they hired Doc Rivers mid-season. Milwaukee trading Jrue Holiday for Damian Lillard was a defensive sacrifice for offensive star power. Before the season began, the Bucks picked up a 30 PPG scorer to pair with their own 30 PPG scorer Giannis. However,…

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Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks suffered another loss to the Phoenix Suns under the Doc Rivers regime last night, 114-106. Bucks fans were extremely unhappy with the performance as they now fall to 1-4 since they changed head coaches. Although the score was very close for most of the game, the Bucks failed to do two things against the Suns. The Milwaukee Bucks Couldn’t Hit Their Shots Although the Bucks were missing two key players, Damian Lillard and Brook Lopez, last night, the game was back and forth. Khris Middleton had to leave the game early due to an awkward landing on…

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Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks suffered their third loss to the Utah Jazz under the Doc Rivers regime on Sunday, 123-108. The Bucks had a twelve-point lead entering the 4th quarter but blew it tremendously. Why? Due to shooting woes. Utah outscored the Bucks 40-13 in the fourth quarter as Milwaukee shot four for seventeen on the court. However, not all losses are bad. There are some good things players and coaches can notice during a loss. What is the one thing Doc Rivers liked about Giannis’s play in the game? In the post-game press conference, Coach Rivers said he liked…

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Milwaukee Bucks, Doc Rivers

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers recently secured the Eastern All-Star team coaching position but will give his coaching share to former Bucks coach Adrian Griffin. Doc Rivers was vocal to ESPN Reporter Marc Stein about how Adrian Griffin deserves the credit for the Bucks being one of the best teams at this point in the season. Before his firing, Adrian Griffin and the team had a 30-13 record. How Did Doc Rivers Get The All-Star Coaching Job? Doc got the coaching job by his team having the best record in the east before February 4th with a 32-16 record.…

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Milwaukee Bucks Denver Nuggets

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, but they can make some trades before the February 8th deadline to fix some issues. Milwaukee has gone through an interesting season so far with the addition of superstar Damian Lillard and the loss of Jrue Holiday in the off-season, along with changing head coaches mid-season.  Although they have some great offense, their defense has suffered dramatically due to the loss of Holiday. Their move to get Lillard was a statement by the Milwaukee Bucks that said, “We’re all in to get another chip this decade.”…

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Milwaukee Bucks, Oscar Robertson, Indiana Pacers

The Milwaukee Bucks has been an integrated part of the NBA since 1968. In the franchise’s 55-year history, the Bucks have won 3 conference championships (1971, 1974, 2021) and two NBA championships (1971-2021). They finished last place in their division during their inaugural season. Although they won 11 more games than their fellow expansion team, the Phoenix Suns, they won a coin toss to get the first overall draft pick in the 1969 NBA Draft. Thanks to that pick, the Bucks chose Lew Alcindor, who would eventually be recognized as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to the masses. After winning their first championship…

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