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Milwaukee Bucks Daily: Marques Johnson’s number finally gets retired

By Jordan Treske

MILWAUKEE, WI - MARCH 24: Marques Johnson shows emotion during the jersey retirement ceremony during halftime of the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks on March 24, 2019 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images).
MILWAUKEE, WI - MARCH 24: Marques Johnson shows emotion during the jersey retirement ceremony during halftime of the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks on March 24, 2019 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). /
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The latest Milwaukee Bucks Daily is here as Bucks legend Marques Johnson finally sees his No. 8 jersey get retired during the team’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday afternoon.

In today’s edition of Milwaukee Bucks Daily, Bucks legend Marques Johnson officially sees his No. 8 jersey retired by the franchise, the Bucks announced that they have waived two-way player Trevon Duval, and much more.

With his number hanging between one-time teammates Sidney Moncrief and Bob Dandridge, Johnson became the ninth player in franchise history to have his jersey retired by the organization Sunday afternoon. The honor also provided some much needed closure as it relates to his Bucks legacy and self-proclaimed basketball odyssey.

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Back to the present, let’s look at today’s Bucks stories.

Ultimate Bucks Bracket Update

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bob Dandridge, Andrew Bogut and Glenn Robinson are the latest four players to book their places in the second round.

With the opening round wrapping up early on Monday, Marques Johnson, Terry Cumming and Jon McGlocklin look set to join them, with Michael Redd and Khris Middleton‘s battle currently too close to call.

Best of Behind the Buck Pass From 3/24/19

Milwaukee Bucks: 3 things to watch for as Cleveland Cavaliers visit: Before Sunday afternoon’s game, Adam McGee previewed the Bucks’ season series finale with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Wisconsin Herd: Quick reactions from 126-125 loss to Long Island Nets: Tim Wray recapped the final Wisconsin Herd game of the season from Saturday night, a nailbiting loss to the Long Island Nets.

Ultimate Bucks Bracket: Breaking down Michael Redd vs. Khris Middleton: Robby Cowles broke down the matchup between Khris Middleton and Michael Redd in our ongoing Ultimate Bucks Bracket, their Bucks careers and offered up who he thinks punches their ticket to the second round of the bracket.

Best of Bucks Around the Internet From 3/24/19

Given a second chance, Bucks great Marques Johnson embraced Milwaukee. The 8 in the rafters shows the feeling is mutual.: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Ben Steele wrote about Bucks legend Marques Johnson having his jersey retired by the franchise at halftime of Sunday’s game, which cements his legacy with the team.

Bucks 127, Cavaliers 105: This is what a healthy team looks like: Also of the Journal Sentinel, Matt Velazquez recapped the Bucks’ season series clinching victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday evening.

Bucks Request Waivers On Trevon Duval: The Bucks announced Sunday morning that they have waived rookie guard Trevon Duval from his two-way contract.

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That’s it for today’s roundup, but we’ll be back to do it all again tomorrow.

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