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Budenholzer says 'it was a great five years' after returning to Milwaukee to face his former team

Mike Budenholzer, now the Phoenix Suns coach, faced the Milwaukee Bucks for the first time after his firing two years ago, reflecting that his time there was "five great years."
Budenholzer's tenure included leading the Bucks to their first NBA title in 50 years and holding the league's best regular-season record in three of five seasons.
Despite a strong start, the Suns lost 133-123 to the Bucks, marking their fourth straight loss and leaving them struggling in the Western Conference.
Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo expressed surprise that the team did not honor Budenholzer with a video tribute during the game.

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Budenholzer back in Milwaukee, calls run 'great'

In his return there Tuesday night, Mike Budenholzer reflected on his time in Milwaukee as "a great five years," even though it ended with his firing following an upset playoff loss to the Heat in 2023.

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Budenholzer says ‘it was a great five years’ after returning to Milwaukee to face his former team

Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer didn’t have time to wax nostalgic Tuesday as he faced his former team in Milwaukee for the first time since getting fired as the Bucks’ coach two years ago.

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Budenholzer says 'it was a great five years' after returning to Milwaukee to face his former team

Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer didn’t have time to wax nostalgic Tuesday as he faced his former team in Milwaukee for the first time since getting fired as the Bucks’ coach two years ago.

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No Kevin Durant (ankle) as Suns, Mike Budenholzer return to Milwaukee

Mike Budenholzer returns to Milwaukee for the first time since the Bucks parted ways with him in 2023 as the Bucks welcome the visiting Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Felt Weird Milwaukee Bucks Did Not Have Tribute Video To Mike Budenholzer Who Led Them To 2021 NBA Title

NBA people thought the Milwaukee Bucks fans were doing April Fools on Tuesday when they posted a “Welcome Back, Coach Bud” message on their social media platform. Apr 1, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer reacts in the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images It was a serious post and it is meant to welcome Mike Budenholzer for the first time sinc…

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Budenholzer rules out Durant being available during 3 Suns tour Agencies The Voice of the Interior

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kevin Durant would hardly return during the three-game tour of the Phoenix Suns after twisting his left ankle on Sunday, in a defeat against Houston. The Suns began their tour on Tuesday in Milwaukee. They also play on Friday in Boston and Sunday in New York before returning home to face Golden State on April 8. “For now, we don’t expect him to join us on the trip,” said Suns coach Mike Budenholzer before Tuesday’s match. Budenh…

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