Bucks Celebrate 2021 NBA Title Via Cryptic Social Media Post

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Reign Amurao | Last updated Jul 17, 2025 10:23 PM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks confused their followers on X on Thursday after posting a cryptic tweet. To the casual followers, it was just a bunch of random letters that probably didn't have much meaning. However, die-hard fans were able to break down the meaning of what the Bucks posted on their social media page.

It's been four years since Milwaukee won the Larry O'Brien trophy against the Phoenix Suns. Their playoff run that year was iconic as it helped solidify the careers of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday. Together, they worked as a star trio to bring an NBA trophy to the city for the first time since 1971.

On Thursday, the team remembered their recent postseason stretch uniquely.

"BTDGILIKAASBHPHTFAATID" the Bucks posted on X.

Most fans got the reference, which was about what happened in Game 5 of the NBA Finals that year. Bucks University host, Nathan Marzion, broke down the acronym that the team posted.

"Booker The Drive Gets Inside Leans In Knocked Away And Stolen By Holiday Phoenix Has To Foul And Antetokounmpo Throws It Down," the podcast host commented.

Booker The Drive Gets Inside Leans In Knocked Away And Stolen By Holiday Phoenix Has To Foul And Antetokounmpo Throws It Down
— Nathan Marzion (@nathanmarzion) July 17, 2025

The sequence from the Bucks in that game became one of the most iconic plays in recent memory. It also shifted the momentum of the series, after the Suns had a 2-0 lead. Watch the play below.

Four years ago today, we witnessed one of the greatest alley-oops in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/pn7EFUGff8
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) July 17, 2025

The Bucks want to have another iconic moment in the Finals while they still have Antetokounmpo in his prime. This is why they've made several changes over the years to allow Milwaukee to stay competitive.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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