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Wisconsin leaders, icons respond to Milwaukee Bucks NBA Championship

By: CBS 58 Newsroom
Posted: Jul 21, 2021 6:17 AM CST | Updated: Jul 21, 2021 12:29 PM CST

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- While some people were skeptical the Milwaukee Bucks would pull off a Game 6 win, fans stayed strong in their support for the team. 

Fans never lost faith in the team, even when it seemed like all hope was lost. Officials say 65,000 fans filled the Deer District and thousands more packed the surrounding area to cheer on the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, July 20.

However, it isn't just the fans congratulating the team on their historic win.

President Joe Biden

President of the United States Joe Biden congratulated the Bucks Wednesday morning.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers

Gov. Evers tweeted congratulations to the team. He wrote, "Ho-ly mackerel. Our Milwaukee Bucks have done it in six! Wisconsin could not be prouder of these players or this team."

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett

Mayor Barrett also tweeted his congratulations to the team. He wrote, "We did it the Milwaukee way. Step 1: Double down on what you've got. Step 2: Put in the work. Step 3: Believe. The result: Milwaukee Bucks, NBA champions!!"

Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas

Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas issued a statement congratulating the 2021 champs. 

He said in part, "It was a total team victory for the franchise and its fans who are the best in all of professional sports...Congratulations to the people of Milwaukee who waited 50 years to celebrate another NBA championship and for showcasing to the world that our city is world-class in its friendliness, hospitality, and sportsmanship." 

Congresswoman Gwen Moore 

Representative Gwen Moore congratulated the Bucks' big defeat on Tuesday.

She said in part, "They kept working and preserved and now have the sweet satisfaction that comes with being called champions! Milwaukeeans have been hungry for another NBA championship since the days of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his famous ‘sky hook.’ I am so proud of our team and can’t wait for the COVID-19 safe victory parade!”

The Milwaukee County Transit System 

The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is celebrating the Milwaukee Bucks' victory over the Phoenix Suns. MCTS is displaying a special message on every bus in its fleet.

Digital screens on the fronts and sides of all 358 buses in Milwaukee County will soon be flashing the words, "CONGRATS BUCKS! / NBA CHAMPS!"

Some buses have already started displaying the message. Others will begin as they leave the stations on Wednesday morning.

The Milwaukee Brewers

Wisconsin sports showed they have each others backs. The Milwaukee Brewers congratulation the Bucks on winning the championship. 

They wrote in part, "We couldn't be more excited for the Bucks organization, the city of Milwaukee and the great fans throughout the state of Wisconsin. This is a source of tremendous pride for fans of all Wisconsin sports, including everyone in the Brewers organization." 

Christian Yelich

Christian Yelich showed his excitement on Twitter Tuesday night. 

Ryan Braun

Brewers star Ryan Braun was excited and proud to see another Milwaukee team representing the city. 

"Historic night, historic moment," he said. "I'm just fortunate to be a part of it."

Other Brewers attended the game with Braun as well.

The Green Bay Packers

The Packers tweeted congratulations. They tweeted a photo, saying congrats to the Bucks in the Packers iconic green and yellow colors.

Aaron Rodgers

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers tweeted throughout the game. Before the game was officially over, Rodgers tweeted "Crown em. #nbachamps"

Steve Novak 

Steve Novak, a Marquette alum who played with the Bucks in 2015 and 2016, talked to CBS 58 before going into the game.

"Giannis is locked in," he said. "It just feels like everyone is feeding off of where his mental state is at."

Novak posted a picture of the championship team to Twitter after the win, calling it a night he will never forget.

Elder Marques Johnson 

Elder Marques Johnson is a Bucks analyst who played for the team in the 70s and 80s. He posted a video to Twitter celebrating with Assistant Coach Darvin Ham after the win.

Eddie Doucette 

Eddie Doucette has been waiting 50  years to see the Bucks as NBA champions. Doucette is the original play by play voice of the team.

"It's marvelous, I think it's overdue, and I think it's appropriate considering we're talking about the 50th anniversary," he said. "If it was ever going to happen, and there ever was any stars to light up on any particular exciting moment, this would be it. Fifty years later, Bucks win a championship."

Doucette says in addition to the players being bigger, faster, and stronger, the game has completely changed in having viewers across the globe interested in the Bucks, instead of just those in Milwaukee, like when he was calling games. 

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