NBA: Top 5 Milwaukee Bucks players of all-time

Even with the current NBA suspension in place, the Milwaukee Bucks are on their way to having one of the most impressive seasons in league history.

While they are mathematically incapable of breaking Golden State Warriors' 73-9 regular season record, what Giannis Antetokounmpo and co have accomplished in 2019-20 can still be regarded as historical, having completely dominated the Eastern Conference up to now.

To celebrate their amazing campaign, this list will highlight the best players to have put on a Bucks jersey in franchise history. It's important to mention that this is not a team that was a stranger to previous success, having won an NBA Finals in 1971 before also reaching another three years later. Without further ado:

#5 Ray Allen (1996-2003)

Ray Allen enjoyed seven memorable years in Milwaukee

From many people's perspective, Ray Allen's career in Milwaukee might be one of the biggest "what if?" questions in the league's recent history. He reached the Eastern Conference Finals with them in 2001, before being defeated by the Philadelphia 76ers - who were led by Allen Iverson at the time.

With Sam Cassell's help, and entering the prime years of his career, Allen might have been able to achieve more with the Bucks if given the chance. Unfortunately though, he was traded to the Seattle Supersonics during the 02-03 season, so we'll never know.

Drafted in 1996 with the fifth overall pick, Allen quickly established himself as an important piece in their offense during his seven-year tenure there. His stats speak for themselves, having averaged 19.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists over the course of his 494 games.

In addition, he was an NBA All-Star on three occasions and earned an All-NBA 3rd team honour once too there. Just beginning to enter his prime years, they couldn't have picked a worse time to trade him away in a big package for Gary Payton and Desmond Mason.

#4 Sidney Moncrief (1979-1989)

Moncrief enjoyed a decade-long spell in Milwaukee and thrived

It's hard to find a Bucks player that managed to accomplish more than Sidney Moncrief, during their time with the team. During his spell with the Bucks, Moncrief was a five-time All-Star while earning All-NBA honours - picked once in the first-team, second team four times with an All-Defensive 1st team selection to boot. He was also named DPOY in two seasons.

Despite Moncrief's prime years being cut rather short by a multitude of injuries, he managed to cement his legacy in a Bucks jersey by making them important title contenders in the 1980s. Proving a very important piece both offensively and on the defensive end, he averaged 16.7 points, 5 rebounds and 3.9 assists during his decade-long tenure.

Moncrief arrived in 1979 at an opportune time, as the Bucks were seeking a successor to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He made an immediate impact, asserting himself from his first year where he was key to their postseason semi-final run in 1980. That was merely the beginning.

He helped them reach the Eastern Conference Finals twice, post the third-best winning percentage of the decade right behind the Lakers and Celtics. With Moncrief spearheading their core, Milwaukee were a strong NBA force throughout the decade - which makes him one of the best to ever wear a Bucks jersey.

#3 Giannis Antetokounmpo (2013-present)

Giannis has asserted himself as one of the league's stars, is 25 and already has an MVP award to his name

It is indeed true that Giannis Antetokounmpo hasn't yet won anything with the Bucks. At the same time though, it's important to remember that he's just entering the prime years of his career and that his best years in the league are still to come.

Since being drafted with the 15th pick in the 2013 draft, Giannis has improved exponentially and taken over as their undisputed star. If not for his efforts, they wouldn't have reached last year's Eastern Conference Finals - while they were heavy favourites to emerge from the East this season.

After many years of being an average team at best, Giannis helped Milwaukee become an elite team again and harbours serious aspirations of winning titles with them in future too.

Last year, he became the Bucks' second MVP in franchise history after Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - while he's looking to bring the NBA champioonship back to Milwaukee for the first time since 1971. Despite speculation over his future, the potential is limitless for Giannis, who has already cemented his place in Bucks history at age 25.

#2 Oscar Robertson (1970-1974)

Robertson might have only been there for four years, but left a memorable mark in Milwaukee

Oscar Robertson might be the biggest trade in the Bucks' franchise history. He was an essential piece of Milwaukee's most accomplished team, the one who managed to win the NBA Championship in 1971, for the first and only time in their history to date.

Winning the Midwestern Division title in all of his four years there, he was also an important part of the side that reached the NBA Finals in 1974, before losing in a thrilling seven-game series against the Boston Celtics.

While he mostly played in a supporting role as an important help for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Robertson managed to showcase his abilities even with Kareem on the same team.

A two-time All-Star during his spell in Milwaukee, he was also included in the All-NBA second team once too. While his impressive triple-double statistics might not look that amazing when compared to current stats leaguewide, he was a very special player for his time and managed to dominate the NBA when needed most.

#1 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1969-1975)

Kareem rules supreme as Milwaukee's best ever player

While he didn't enjoy the best years of his career in Milwaukee, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is undoubtedly the most decorated and accomplished player in franchise history.

He appeared in two NBA Finals, winning the only Championship in their history back in 1971 - while cementing his legacy with the team, courtesy of three league MVP accolades that he won during his six years there.

Unfortunately though, his popularity with their fanbase is not as high as expected. During his spell in the East, Kareem was involved in a variety of complicated situations and controversies, while his relationship with the organisation wasn't particularly good, despite excellent on-court results. This might have affected his lasting legacy in Milwaukee.

Nevertheless, Kareem was the center figure of the Bucks' best NBA years to date. He is, to this day, the organisation's most successful player and it'll certainly be interesting to see if Giannis Antetokounmpo is able to match or potentially surpass his legacy going forward into the future.