Hear District

Feb 25 2025 55 ep. 54 mins 15

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Bucks legend Marques Johnson teams up with his son and 1995 NCAA champion, Kris Johnson, to lead a weekly conversation with insight from the biggest names in basketball while answering burning questions from fans, all focused on the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Behind the Scenes with Doc Rivers (Ep. 54)

Feb 25 2025 49 mins

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers joins Hear District to talk all things Bucks, how he plans to integrate new and younger players, and pushing the team to unlock its full potential. But first, he tells Marques & Kris what really happened when Tim Duncan nearly signed with the Orlando Magic. Then, Marques & Doc reflect on their battle between the Bucks & Atlanta Hawks in the 198

Making 'The Damian Lillard Story' with Chris Haynes (Ep. 53)

Feb 18 2025 53 mins

Senior NBA Insider, Chris Haynes, joins Marques & Kris on Hear District to discuss his new Behind The Bucks podcast series 'The Damian Lillard Story,' presented by Gallagher, available NOW on all podcast platforms! Chris opens up about his relationship with Dame, dating back to the early days of their respective careers in Portland, and his inspiration for the four-part documentary

Exclusive interview with Kuz and trade deadline breakdown (Ep. 52)

Feb 11 2025 48 mins

After an action packed trade deadline, Marques Johnson and Kris Johnson are here to break it all down on the Hear District podcast. The show begins with Marques' exclusive interview with Kyle Kuzma. Then, Marques and Kris dive into Kuzma's career, skill set and background. In About That Action, MJ & Kris highlight Kuzma's exceptional footwork, shooting ability and transition offens

Dame's Call to Greatness with Steve Novak (Ep. 51)

Feb 04 2025 68 mins

Milwaukee's own, Steve Novak returns to Hear District for his latest takes and insights on the Bucks. He, Marques & Kris break down the team's impressive net rating in January and debate how they stack up in the Eastern Conference standings. They praise Damian Lillard's incredible week and how he felt 'freed' by a vital conversation with Vin Baker. Steve tells us which players on t

Episode 50: Out the Mud with George Hill

Jan 28 2025 63 mins

Marques & Kris welcome former Milwaukee Bucks point guard, George Hill, to learn about his life, Indiana roots and years with the team. He compares and contrasts his former teammates & all-time power forwards, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Tim Duncan, and shares who he would pick to be his teammate in a must-win game. He also discusses how close he was with his Bucks teammates, and his

Episode 49: Setting the Record Straight with Brandon Jennings

Jan 21 2025 47 mins

Milwaukee Bucks legend, Brandon Jennings, returns to Hear District to defend some of his blazing hot takes around the NBA. Brandon, Marques & Kris hold a Milwaukee Bucks vibe check, dive into Dame's impact on the team, give sharpshooter AJ Green a new nickname, break down Khris Middleton's legacy and more! But first, they define what 'soft' means in the NBA as Marques shares a hila

Episode 48: Roll the Tape with Steve Jones Jr.

Jan 14 2025 58 mins

This week on the Hear District podcast, Marques and Kris Johnson are joined by certified ball knower and co-host of The Dunker Spot podcast, Steve Jones Jr. They discuss Steve's career as a video coordinator and assistant coach in the NBA, Giannis Antetokounmpo's elite playmaking skills, and the challenge of maximizing Khris Middleton while he is on a minutes restriction. Steve the

Episode 47: Against All Odds with Dr. Lloyd Walton

Jan 07 2025 81 mins

This week Marques and Kris are joined by Dr. Lloyd Walton, the former Milwaukee Bucks and Marquette guard who is now a certified life coach for professional athletes. After swapping stories and sharing laughs with his old friend, Dr. Walton reflects on playing for legendary coaches like Al McGuire and Don Nelson. Marques and Dr. Walton also open up about their battles with substanc

Episode 46: Best of 2024

Dec 31 2024 62 mins

All year long, Hear District was the destination to hear the biggest names in basketball sound off on your favorite team. To close out a spectacular 2024, Marques Johnson and Kris Johnson look back on the first year of the show and go head-to-head in a draft of their favorite interviews of the year. From Hall of Famers, to NBA executives, to members of the media, to leaders of the

Episode 45: NBA Cup Champs with Jim Paschke

Dec 24 2024 55 mins

Legendary Milwaukee Bucks broadcaster Jim Paschke joins his former partner, Marques Johnson, and Kris Johnson to discuss the team's NBA Cup victory. Jim reflects on Giannis Antetokounmpo's growth as a vocal leader for the Bucks and how that galvanized the team after a slow start. Then, Paschke peels back the curtain on his relationship with Giannis and how they bonded over losing t