Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to its first championship in over 50 years. But the Bucks didn't win the championship in a way that has become so common in the modern NBA -- create a super team.

The Bucks won through the draft and with trades. Could this blueprint give hope to small-market teams such as the Oklahoma City Thunder and show that it's possible to win through the draft?

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to its first championship in over 50 years. But the Bucks didn't win the championship in a way that has become so common in the modern NBA -- create a super team.
The Bucks won through the draft and with trades. Could this blueprint give hope to small-market teams such as the Oklahoma City Thunder and show that it's possible to win through the draft?

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Did you miss yesterday's paper? Or just miss out on the top story in sports? The Oklahoman team has the answer for you. The Oklahoman Sports Insider brings the top story in audio form. With sound bites, music and excellent reporting, James D. Jackson and the Oklahoman team brings each story to life.

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