**BREAKING NEWS: Milwaukee Bucks Legend Mike Budenholzer Returns as Co-Owner in Monumental 2025 Announcement — A Legacy Reborn**

 

In a historic and emotional development for Milwaukee basketball, **Mike Budenholzer**, the legendary coach who helped deliver the **Milwaukee Bucks’ 2021 NBA Championship**, is making a triumphant return to the franchise—this time as a **co-owner**.

 

The monumental announcement was made jointly by Bucks owners **Wes Edens**, **Marc Lasry**, **Jamie Dinan**, and former owner **Herb Kohl and his family**, who confirmed that Budenholzer will officially rejoin the organization in **2025** as part of its ownership group.

 

“Coach Bud’s legacy in Milwaukee is unmatched,” said Wes Edens. “From the sidelines to the front office, his fingerprints are all over this franchise’s greatest modern success. Bringing him back as a co-owner is a celebration of everything he’s meant to this city.”

 

Budenholzer coached the Bucks from 2018 to 2023, guiding the team to multiple playoff runs, including the unforgettable 2021 NBA title—the franchise’s first in 50 years. Known for his leadership, integrity, and deep basketball mind, he became a beloved figure among players and fans alike.

 

“This city gave me so much,” Budenholzer said at the press conference. “Now, I’m proud to return not as a coach, but as a steward of the franchise’s future.”

 

Fans erupted in celebration across social media, praising the decision as “perfect,” “full circle,” and “well-deserved.”

 

As co-owner, Budenholzer is expected to be involved in high-level decision-making, mentoring executives, and contributing to the team’s long-term strategy and culture.

 

With rising stars, a loyal fanbase, and now the return of a beloved leader, the Bucks are poised for another era of excellence.

 

**Mike Budenholzer is back in Milwaukee—this time to help lead the Bucks from the boardroom.**