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Bucks Remain Consistent Winners in the Giannis Era

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Arnab Mondal | Last updated Jul 10, 2025 9:46 AM ET

You ever try keeping the same rhythm when everything around you keeps changing? That’s the Milwaukee Bucks’ story. New faces. New coaches. New plays. Same results. They just win.

Over the past seven NBA seasons, no team has won more games than Milwaukee. They’ve stacked up 368 regular-season victories, edging out the Celtics (366) and the Nuggets (355). The Bucks didn’t just show up, they’ve stayed above a .600 win percentage through constant change.

The Giannis Antetokounmpo era didn’t promise this level of consistency when it started. But the Greek Freak, with his relentless work ethic and quiet leadership, made sure the Bucks didn’t fade. Different supporting casts came and went, but Milwaukee kept finding ways to finish strong.

This isn’t the first time Milwaukee has owned the league. Back in 1970-71, the Bucks, led by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson, tore through the NBA with a 66-16 regular-season record. They lost only three of their first 24 games. In the playoffs, they went 12-2 and swept the Baltimore Bullets in the finals.

That season marked Milwaukee’s first championship. Their second didn’t come until 2021, when Giannis delivered a legendary finals performance against Phoenix.

Most wins in the NBA over the past seven seasons:

368 –– Bucks
366 –– Celtics
355 –– Nuggets

The only three franchises above .600 W%.

New players. New systems. New coaching. In the Giannis era, Milwaukee has simply found a way. pic.twitter.com/VdcwqxwvdO
— BucksRealm (@BucksRealm) July 10, 2025

So what’s been the secret? Consistent leadership from Giannis, solid roster building and a refusal to let setbacks define them.

Championship teams are hard to build. Sustained winners are even harder.

The Bucks know both roads.

In a league where rosters flip overnight and contenders fade fast, Milwaukee simply endured. And in the process, they’ve written one of the NBA’s quietest dynasties. They may not grab headlines like the Lakers or Celtics. But year after year, the Bucks keep showing up. And most nights, they leave with a win.

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

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