The 2016-17 Milwaukee Bucks season was a year of significant progress, marked by the franchise's first winning record since 2010. Finishing with a 42-40 record, the Bucks secured the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference and returned to the playoffs. The season was highlighted by the emergence of Giannis Antetokounmpo as a full-fledged star and the impressive debut of Malcolm Brogdon, who became the first second-round pick in the common draft era to win NBA Rookie of the Year. Despite facing mid-season injuries to key players, the team showed great resilience and competitive spirit, pushing the Toronto Raptors to six games in a hard-fought first-round playoff series.