Jordan Treske
Author and podcaster focused on Milwaukee Bucks history, co-host of the Wind in Six podcast, and author of Building the Milwaukee Bucks (McFarland, 2025).
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Apr 9, 2026 • 1h 11min
Jordan Treske, "Building the Milwaukee Bucks: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson, and the Rapid Rise of an NBA Franchise, 1968-1975" (McFarland, 2025)
Jordan Treske, author and historian of Milwaukee Bucks lore, walks through the franchise’s lightning-fast birth and rise. He recounts the coin flip that landed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the Oscar Robertson trade that pushed the team to a title, Larry Costello’s coaching impact, and why Milwaukee’s 1971 championship resonated beyond basketball. He also traces Kareem’s complicated relationship with the city and why sustained dominance never followed.
Apr 8, 2026 • 1h 11min
Jordan Treske, "Building the Milwaukee Bucks: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson, and the Rapid Rise of an NBA Franchise, 1968-1975" (McFarland, 2025)
Jordan Treske, author and podcaster who studies Milwaukee Bucks history, walks through the team’s lightning-fast rise from expansion franchise to 1971 champions. He covers the coin flip that landed Kareem, Oscar Robertson’s arrival, Larry Costello and Wayne Embry’s leadership. He also traces Milwaukee’s sports identity, roster decisions, and why greatness proved fleeting.
