He was able to push the right buttons and help the team win their first title in 50 years. It was a great moment in franchise history.Unfortunately, Budenholzers was let go from the Bucks just a couple of seasons later.

In his return there Tuesday night, Mike Budenholzer reflected on his time in Milwaukee as a "great five years," even though it ended with his firing following an upset playoff loss to the Heat in 2023.