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  • Mallory Edens Steals the Show at NBA Draft Lottery

    Who knew pulling ping pong balls could garner so much attention?

    If she didn’t know before, Mallory Edens, daughter of Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wesley Edens, certainly does now as the 18-year-old became an overnight sensation because of it.

    Serving as the Milwaukee Bucks representative in the NBA draft lottery, Edens stood beside Julius Irving, the Philadelphia 76ers representative, and David Griffin of the Cleveland Cavaliers, not knowing that she was trending on Twitter and gaining hundreds of followers by the second, all because of her looks.

    At the start of the broadcast, Edens had 249 Twitter followers. By the end, she had about 10,000. That figure has since tripled, at least. It’s likely not due to any witty conversations or thought-provoking musings she has shared on the social media site, as she’s fairly new on Twitter and hasn’t posted much. And since half the people who watched the lottery have no idea of what actually went on, it’s pretty safe to assume her followers are just there to ogle her.

    Wesley, the newest owner of the Bucks, bought the team with Marc Lasry for a cool $550 million. The team also scored the second pick of the draft, which is slightly disappointing considering they had the worst record in the league this season.

    The team is sure to gain a few new fans, however, thanks to the help of Ms. Edens.

    Did you watch the draft lottery? If so, were you just as distracted by Edens as everyone else was? Leave your thoughts below!

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  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Wants to Own the Bucks

    The Milwaukee Bucks are 13-55, which makes them 37 games out of first place. The record is also good for worst in the NBA. The team is not constructed well and Larry Sanders, who was supposed to be a beacon of hope on the court, will miss the remainder of the season with injury.

    Rumors are spreading around the internet and beyond that owner Herb Kohl, who has toyed with the idea of selling the team for the past several years, is now seriously considering offers to hand off the troubled franchise to someone else. One of the most intriguing names out there is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. It actually makes perfect sense. The Bucks drafted the NBA legend back in 1969, and the seven-foot center was the main contributor to the team’s only NBA Championship in 1971.

    However, it’s no slam dunk for Kareem, who will have to compete with other suitors. Yes, the Bucks are dreadful. Yes, they play in an antiquated arena. Nevertheless, the intrigue of owning an NBA franchise is a very appealing option to the select few who can afford it. The Bucks are considered the least valuable franchise in the league, Forbes estimates their value at $405 million.

    A source told The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel on Tuesday. “There’s a lot of interest in the NBA and this is the only team on the market. There is a considerable amount of interest. It’s safe to say that anybody with the means and interest in the NBA has inquired. A lot of phone calls from around the country.”

    There have been no confirmed reports of who Kohl has spoken with and whether he would give up the whole team or sell off parts to minority owners. He has stood firm that the only way he would consider selling the team is if the buyer or buyers agree to keep the squad in Milwaukee.

    Kareem has put his name out there as an interested partner. “The team is probably going to change hands soon, I don’t know what’s going to happen specifically, but I’m keeping an eye on it. I might possibly try to be involved, it would be great to be able to help the franchise where, that I worked for, get back to the top. They deserve it, the Wisconsin sports fans are incredible, and they deserve a first-rate team.”

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  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Interested In Owning Milwaukee Bucks

    Former NBA star, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, has showed interest in owning the Milwaukee Bucks – one of the teams he played for in his basketball career.

    Abdul-Jabbar started playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in 1969 when he was chosen No. 1 in the draft. He continued to play for the team for six seasons, and holds the record for being the franchise’s biggest scorer with 14,211 points under his belt.

    The Hall of Famer was in town for the promotion of a tourism ad and he answered questions from the reporters just before the Milwaukee Bucks vs. the Utah Jazz game started at the Bradley Center.

    Rich Kirchen of the Milwaukee Business Journal interviewed Abdul-Jabbar and the basketball legend says that he would take the chance to be part of the Bucks if they need his services. However, there is no offer on the table as of now. Abdul-Jabbar has expressed his interest in getting back to the NBA as a coach. He has already worked as a special assistant for the Lakers and Clippers.

    In December, Milwaukee Bucks owner and former Senator Herb Kohl stated that he is seeking minor investors for the franchise in order to keep them in Wisconsin. The team has been in an all-time low with an 11-46 record. In addition to that, Forbes has recently reported that the Milwaukee Bucks was the least valuable franchise with an estimated value of $405 million.

    Bringing Abdul-Jabbar to the team may be one way to get the Bucks out of their slump, but there has yet to be a discussion between Abdul-Jabbar and Kohl.

    Despite of this, Abdul-Jabbar still sees the team as a viable market in the NBA. He says that the team has to have the right business model in order to be in a good position and attract the right players.

    Abdul-Jabbar Promotes Wisconsin Tourism

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