EPISODE · Jun 17, 2025 · 38 MIN
50 Years of the Wooden Award, Bucks Buzz & Don Nelson's Paradise
from Hear District
Marques Johnson & his co-host/son, Kris highlight 50 years of the Wooden Award with a special episode of Hear District from the L.A. Athletic Club, where they reflect on the legendary coach's legacy, philosophies & his impact on a young MJ at UCLA, inspiring him to become the first ever Wooden Award winner. They also discuss Giannis' proposal of a U.S. vs. the World All-Star game, his trip to Brazil & what his offseason signals to Milwaukee so far, plus some buzz from around the team. In light of Don Nelson winning the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award, MJ reminisces about his former Bucks coach & his visit to Nellie's Hawaii estate. They pay respects to the late David Greenwood and share the story of the time he trash-talked Wilt Chamberlain, rank MJ among UCLA legends, dive into iconic coaching styles and much more on this week's Hear District. Subscribe to the Hear District podcast to enjoy the biggest names in basketball sounding off on your favorite team. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hear-district/id1733360203 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5WI3L2MP4ZgSjWwXqxvK58 For more, follow @bucksplusaudio — the official podcast network of the Milwaukee Bucks — on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook, and check out all Bucks+ podcast content at www.bucks.com/plus. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bucksplusaudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bucksplusaudio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bucksplusaudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bucksplusaudio
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Marques Johnson & his co-host/son, Kris highlight 50 years of the Wooden Award with a special episode of Hear District from the L.A. Athletic Club, where they reflect on the legendary coach's legacy, philosophies & his impact on a young MJ at UCLA, inspiring him to become the first ever Wooden Award winner. They also discuss Giannis' proposal of a U.S. vs. the World All-Star game, his trip to Brazil & what his offseason signals to Milwaukee so far, plus some buzz from around the team. In light of Don Nelson winning the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award, MJ reminisces about his former Bucks coach & his visit to Nellie's Hawaii estate. They pay respects to the late David Greenwood and share the story of the time he trash-talked Wilt Chamberlain, rank MJ among UCLA legends, dive into iconic coaching styles and much more on this week's Hear District. Subscribe to the Hear District podcast to enjoy the biggest names in basketball sounding off on your favorite team. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hear-district/id1733360203 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5WI3L2MP4ZgSjWwXqxvK58 For more, follow @bucksplusaudio — the official podcast network of the Milwaukee Bucks — on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook, and check out all Bucks+ podcast content at www.bucks.com/plus. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bucksplusaudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bucksplusaudio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bucksplusaudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bucksplusaudio
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