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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Thanks, Jim, this is an incredible feat of journalism. As hard as it was to read, it was honestly cathartic in a way. I think I needed this to feel a sense of closure.

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Thanks, Jim—I always feel like your articles take a highlighter to the places where I should read between the lines of Giannis/others’ statements. Excited/nervous to be along for the ride this summer…

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

(This is a Jim O appreciation skeet)

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Amen—nobody from ESPN (or the Ringer) has actually “covered” the Bucks for years. They just talk about the team, and those are completely different things.

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

This has really bothered me because it’s not just that the nat’l media hasn’t said “hey cool, these guys are going down fighting,” but there is a sizeable cohort that will do a segment on the evils of tanking and then next segment is “Bucks are fucking this up they should be tanking.”

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

I think Gavin Newsom is going to tank faster than Jeb did. Just a complete media-created hype machine with no juice whatsoever. Of those who are plausible candidates, I’d vote for AOC or Pete.

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Well it seems I got that impression directly from you lol

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

I’m not asking you to confirm or deny, but I read the above phrase “currently constructed” as “while Doc is coach.” I got the sense Khris did not enjoy the Doc experience…

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Jim, I don’t want to be dramatic, but I legitimately think your “What are we doing here??” piece and the Giannis interview piece forced the team and Giannis to get on the same page. I’m probably creating my own narrative but it seems at least plausible.

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

This is an absolute banger.

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

I was there in person last night and it was actually a very peaceful experience changing my lens to “tank mode.” At no point in the 4th Q was I remotely worried we would win. A wizard fan told me they were concerned we were a threat to jump them in lottery odds.

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

I will get over it, but what is bothering me rn is that it seems like this season was dead on arrival at least in part bc everyone in the locker room knew he was trying to leave. And I think had he given them a chance to actually do a gap year they could have made a real run in the East in his 30s.

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

I’m probably being dramatic right now, and in reality will root for him, just need some time. I will always be uber interested in his career. I do think context will matter — is he on a super team? Or pulling a good but not great roster over the hump? Hard to say how I’ll feel til I see it.

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Does not change how I feel about his Bucks tenure. However, I will not root for (or against) him in another jersey.

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Btw BucksThot is an all timer I just want to say my last two posts were made with respect. I, too, am a Bucks Thot, and proudly.

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

You think the packers are losing out and Lions are winning out??

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Nah gimme them again in Chicago in a few weeks I’m not the least bit worried.

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Today is I think legitimately the first day I believe it’s over. It seems now like it was over before it began—he gave this no runway. They are sub .500 mostly bc he hasn’t played (I get this team is severely flawed, but I still think we are a top 5 seed if KPJ and Giannis stayed healthy).

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Idk why, I’m feeling bullish. Need AJ to let it fly. AJ and Gary combined 12 3s incoming, let’s gooo

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Bruh easily my fave Disney movie of all time, so underrated

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

I guess the fact that they managed to be top 12 last season is messing with my expectations lol. Not really sure how they pulled that off in hindsight.

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Idk, it seems plausible they can be noticeably better than on D this year. They have 32 fewer minutes of Dame on the perimeter, a starting center that’s more dynamic on D than their last one, and won’t have TP playing out of position on D each night. The rest is mostly the same, right?

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Yeah agree—wide range of outcomes. Really excited (scared as a Bucks fan) to see what 2025 Cade looks like

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

I don’t strongly disagree, but I think the Pistons, Magic, Hawks, Bucks group is completely up for grabs, and there isn’t a favorite for the 3 seed. Of that group, Hawks and Bucks have most potential to look way different (better?) from last season.

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Thanks, Keith—I’m still unsure what the reason for doing this is though. Is this part of their effort to sign other free agents, or is this an effort to include him in a trade in the coming weeks? Maybe both?

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Locking in for the #CowboyCarter experience. @ me when the Beal Shams Tweet comes through.

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

So you guys are ignoring reality and moving forward with your summer content plans anyway?

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Very curious of ESPN will even acknowledge this.

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Was this a recent interview?

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Lmao who is this from?

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

There’s a lot of “Jerry Worship” though—just fair warning

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

They do—it’s a nice tour!

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

I’m so sorry, Marla. I can’t imagine what you and your family are going through.

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

As much as last night/that series hurt—I’ve realized I’m free now. I no longer have to spend the bus ride to work talking myself into believing in Kyle Kuzma. My weeknights can’t be ruined by Doc Rivers rotations. Brook Lopez drop coverage can’t hurt me anymore.

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

This shit pisses me off so much. And the only “smoke” is “one person I asked said he doesn’t think Giannis will retire a Buck.” If you don’t like nba basketball then just say so —why are we writing about tips rn??

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

By “my friends” do you mean Taurean Prince?

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

I’m not saying the potential for disaster isn’t there, but I do still kind of think we’re going to win the series.

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Like we’ve waited nearly 7 months for the playoffs, we have an ocean of an offseason with nothing to talk about, and the Bucks lose game 1 on the road without their star PG and we’re spending time figuring out how to get Giannis to Brooklyn. I swear NBA media hates actual basketball.

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Another year (7? 8?) of every national writer shipping Giannis out, only for him to stay, because he’s said from day 1 he wants to stay. Would love if we got one single story that talked about the playoff basketball on the floor w/r/t this Bucks team. The Giannis+small lineups have been incredible.

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

I just wish Giannis is screening for him — in a 2 pt game the threat of Giannis rolling should give him space. That’s supposed to be the whole allure of pairing them in that situation.

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Dan Devine @yourmandevine.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Bucks have now won eight of nine, and Giannis is averaging 31-12-6 on 60% FG, which nobody else has ever done. Maybe, given what Jokić and SGA/OKC are doing, that's only enough to get you in the MVP conversation. But shouldn't that conversation be louder? Wrote about it last week: yhoo.it/439qTc6

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Are Giannis Antetokounmpo's MVP days behind him?

The Bucks' two-time MVP finds himself in the unenviable position of chasing not only monstrously productive peers, but his own ghost.

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Jim Owczarski @jimowczarski.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Khris Middleton opens up on the #Bucks trade: A ‘consequence’ of not winning, his health and an appreciation of Milwaukee. He grieved the trade, but now is reminding himself there is plenty of basketball ahead. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

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Khris Middleton opens up on Bucks trade: A ‘consequence’ of not winning, his health, appreciation of Milwaukee

Khris Middleton talks about his trade from the Bucks, understanding the move, trying to get healthy and appreciating Milwaukee.

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Good stuff, thanks Jim.

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

And we know now that a championship-winning center and a future first can get you a lot…

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Ok I know Nets probably want more than this but that Bucks 31 1st is pretty valuable, as is Brook’s expiring contract:

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Aust @aust27.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Sorry I meant a threat to Bucks fans 😭

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