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Courtside With Gale Klappa

Courtside With Gale Klappa

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Gale Klappa sits down with the Milwaukee Bucks every week, bringing you unparalleled access to players, coaches, and the front office. Basketball
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  • Special Edition Courtside with Jim Paschke: Terry Cummings on Bucks Legacy, Basketball, and a Life of Purpose

    Special Edition Courtside with Jim Paschke: Terry Cummings on Bucks Legacy, Basketball, and a Life of Purpose
    Mar 30 2026
    In a special episode of Courtside, guest host Jim Paschke sits down with Bucks legend Terry Cummings for a powerful and deeply personal conversation. Cummings reflects on his journey from NBA Rookie of the Year to becoming one of the defining players of Milwaukee’s great teams of the 1980s, and shares why his years with the Bucks remain the most meaningful chapter of his basketball life. The conversation explores Cummings’ memories of playing for Don Nelson, the origins of positionless basketball, and the rugged identity of those unforgettable Bucks teams. He also opens up about leadership, longevity, and what he learned from later stops in San Antonio and his return to Milwaukee. Beyond basketball, Cummings discusses his life as an ordained minister, his perspective on faith, mental health, and mentorship, and the creative outlet he’s found in music and songwriting. It’s a thoughtful look at a Bucks icon whose impact has always reached far beyond the game.
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    18 mins
  • Courtside with Gale Klappa: Ousmane Dieng Joins To Talk Trade Deadline Chaos, Finding His Role, and the Bucks’ Young Core

    Courtside with Gale Klappa: Ousmane Dieng Joins To Talk Trade Deadline Chaos, Finding His Role, and the Bucks’ Young Core
    Mar 26 2026
    It’s been a whirlwind start in Milwaukee for Ousmane Dieng. Gale Klappa sits down with the Bucks’ young forward to unpack a wild trade deadline journey that saw him dealt multiple times in 48 hours before landing with the Bucks — and immediately stepping into meaningful minutes. Dieng shares his first impressions of the organization, what it’s like learning alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, and how the coaching staff has encouraged him to play freely and confidently. He reflects on his development path from France to Australia to the NBA, his defensive goals, and the challenge of guarding elite scorers like Devin Booker and Donovan Mitchell. Plus, Dieng gives insight into the Bucks’ locker room mindset during a tough stretch, his chemistry with rising guard Ryan Rollins, and what he hopes to accomplish as the season winds down.
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    15 mins
  • Courtside with Gale Klappa: Taurean Prince on His Comeback, the West Coast Swing, and the Final Push

    Courtside with Gale Klappa: Taurean Prince on His Comeback, the West Coast Swing, and the Final Push
    Mar 19 2026
    With just 14 games remaining, the Bucks are running out of runway, and a crucial West Coast trip could define the season’s final chapter. On this episode of Courtside, Gale Klappa sits down with Bucks forward Taurean Prince for a powerful and personal conversation about perseverance, recovery, and the fight ahead. Prince opens up about the neck injury that threatened his career, the surgery and rehab process that brought him back to the court, and the emotional moment of returning to action in front of his family. Beyond his comeback story, Prince shares insight into the current state of the team as Milwaukee continues to battle for a playoff spot, the importance of staying ready amid constant lineup changes, and the mindset needed to navigate adversity late in the season. He also discusses the development of young players like Ousmane Dieng and Ryan Rollins, the leadership and work ethic of Bobby Portis, and why the corner three remains his signature shot. With resilience at the center of both his journey and the team’s outlook, Prince offers a grounded perspective on what comes next, and a message of appreciation for Bucks fans as the season winds down.
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    18 mins
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