Steve Novak on Milwaukee roots, Giannis' evolution & WI Hoops Mt. Rushmore (Hear District — Ep. 31)

Legendary sharpshooter and Milwaukee hoops legend Steve Novak joins Marques and Kris to break down the state of Wisconsin’s basketball culture, his journeyman NBA career, being Giannis’ teammate and much more.

The crew begins with a discussion about coming from basketball families, what it’s like being coached by a father and how that influenced their coaching styles when it was their turn to coach their family. They turned to the shooters that inspired Novak, who is the tallest member in the Top 10 of all-time NBA 3-point percentage.

Novak reflected on his days on iconic Rockets and Knicks teams before breaking down his Wisconsin basketball Mount Rushmore with hilarious stories in between.

They discussed Milwaukee’s basketball culture, how its perception has shifted and what Giannis means to the city’s basketball culture. Novak shared his perspective on Giannis as a former teammate, how he, Dame and the team can evolve together this season, and where the Bucks stand coming out of the offseason. Lastly, Novak shared the Packers-related inspiration for his iconic ‘Belt’ celebration.

00:00: Introducing Steve Novak
02:03: Family Dynamics & Steve’s Milwaukee roots
13:56: Which great shooters inspired Steve?
17:00: Novak’s days in Houston & New York
22:38: Marquette & College Recruitment
27:09: Mt. Rushmore of Wisconsin hoopers
30:38: Milwaukee’s basketball evolution
33:09: What is it like to be Giannis' teammate?
37:30: What’s next for Giannis & the Bucks?
42:35: Giannis and Dame pick and roll
46:06: Bucks offseason & Offseason Projections
50:22: Packers ties in Steve’s ‘Belt’ celebration

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