In 2021, many were pleased and surprised to see Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks make it deep into the playoffs and win a championship. It turns out that former NBA point guard Jeff Teague had a different mindset back then, which led to a direct message to then-coach Mike Budenholzer.
Teague was selected 19th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2009 NBA draft after a successful college career at Wake Forest. He spent the first seven seasons of his professional career there and established himself as a solid point guard.
After leaving the Hawks in 2016, Teague had tiny periods the Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics before signing with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021. With the Bucks, Teague eventually won an NBA championship, providing experienced leadership and playmaking off the bench.
Since retiring in 2021, Teague has transitioned into coaching, taking over as head coach at his alma mater, Pike High School in Indianapolis. He also served as a regional scout for the Hawks, using his extensive NBA experience to identify and develop adolescent talent.
Former Milwaukee Bucks star Jeff Teague gave Mike Budenholzer a heartfelt message following their 2021 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.
After retiring from the game, Teague shared many stories from his time in the NBA. video provided by The Volume on XThe former Bucks point guard shared with Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green what he told Budenholzer after the loss to a Brooklyn Nets team that featured Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
🚨TOMORROW 🚨@Money23Green X @Teague0 together in person.
You cant miss it: https://t.co/ZO3Z8bt02G photo:twitter.com/QZHdNrIhL0
— Tom (@TheVolumeSports) July 17, 2024
In this particular game, the Bucks lost a massive game to Brooklyn. result 125-86 The 2020-21 season was just getting underway. Milwaukee shot just 44 percent from the field and less than 30 percent from three-point range, while the Nets shot 52 percent from the field and 50 percent from three-point range.
Thankfully, the Bucks won the championship that season, giving Teague his only ring. If Budenholzer had taken his message seriously, Milwaukee would not have become champions years ago.
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