Milwaukee Bucks Sideline + Digital Reporter and Host of “Nothin’ but the Truth w/ Melanie Ricks” 12-1p on 101.7 The Truth. Good vibes only 😊💛 Phil 4:13
To be the next sideline + digital reporter for the
@Bucks
, a team that I have loved & rooted for my entire life, is a dream come true. I would not be in this position without my amazing village. Thank you so much for your love and support, everyone. See you soon 🦌💚
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You didn’t just change the game, you changed the community and the culture. Not all heroes wear capes, but they do deserve their own Holiday. Milwaukee Legend forever. To Jrue and Lauren: what you brought to this city can never be duplicated. Forever one of us. Thank you 🏆🦌💛🙏🏾
I used to dream of covering this team in the postseason. Literally. It's not about me, but today felt really special and I want to embrace every special moment. Milwaukee raised me and the Bucks have been my team since birth. Blessed. Thankful. And hungry for more. 😤💪🏾🦌
The Milwaukee Bucks will be in the NBA Finals at this time next year. And after they win, they’ll be hoisting up another Larry O’Brien about a year and one week from now. Watch this space.
Warm it up, Khris 🔥 thankful to be at another All-Star game with you! The absolute best dude who deserves all of his blessings. Milwaukee, stand up!!!
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Been working with the
@Bucks
every year since I was around 12 yrs old. Literally. My childhood self wouldn’t believe what my current self is doing w/ this organization. Now we’re one win away. All glory to God. Job’s not done yet, though. Let’s finish this at home!!
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.
@FiservForum
is about to go absolutely berserk for Game 6. I hope y’all are ready. We’re about to close this out at home and we need every single one of you, MILWAUKEE!!!
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My life is a dream. Thank you,
@nba
&
@bucks
. A true honor to serve as host for the NBA All-Star game in Cleveland. Incredible job to everyone involved this weekend. What an amazing time. Happy 75th anniversary, NBA! 💎
Thank you so much
@bucks
@BallySportWI
. Tonight’s opportunity to fill in as sideline reporter for Bucks vs Pistons was beyond incredible. I had so much fun and had a lot of help along the way. Huge shout out to my girl
@ZoraStephenson
who makes it all look incredibly easy. 🙌🏾
Thankful beyond measure to be a 4x NBA All-Star host!! I’ll be hosting the All-Star game on Sunday night and feel so honored to be repping my city & team I love.
Shout out to my fellow All-Stars. THANK YOU
@bucks
and
@nba
. See you next week in Utah 🤩
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#NBAAllstar
Fun fact: that’s me in the left corner of the Brandon pic 😆 that’s from my dancer days back when we used to literally sit on the sideline! Thankful to have witnessed both 55 pieces in person 🙏🏾
Guys
@heydb
just stopped me outside the elevator and complimented me on my mic performance tonight. If I wasn’t frozen in place I would have asked for a pic with the 🐐 I promise I don’t brag on here about that stuff, that just meant so much to me, thank you!! 😭🙏🏾
I just want to thank God and the Bucks for this beautiful reminder of the years of hard work, dedication, creativity, fun and teamwork that culminated into an NBA Championship. Now let’s run it back. 😤🦌💍
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Okay last thing I’ll say for now: Milwaukee was SO well-represented. Not only did we have Giannis, Khris and Pat, but our game director directed THE All Star game, Bango was there & our Rim Rockers & two of our stage managers went.
Milwaukee, you should be proud. I know I am.💚
Bucks fans, yall are the best. We’ll be back and next time, we’re going all the way. Sending all my love to you, THE best fans in the NBA. I know it may hurt right now but it won’t for long. Stay positive. Love yall, thank you so much for your support this season.
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Sideline tonight, All Star game on Sunday! Beyond thankful and so blessed to have been selected to host at my third NBA All Star weekend, and second time serving as your All Star Game host on Sunday night. God is good. See y’all in Cleveland! 🤩
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#NBAAllStar
I got a really big team, and they need some really big rings 😩🤩 Ring Night was incredible. A night I will never forget. Congrats, Milwaukee!!! And great win, squad! So happy and thankful that
@Bucks
basketball is back.
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💍🏆💛
Please wear a mask. I’ve had covid for nearly two weeks now and I would not recommend it. This is the sickest I’ve ever been in my adult life. It is a miserable experience. Please wear a mask. And make sure you register to vote.
God bless.
Cleveland-bound this AM and got made fun of immediately by a flight attendant for traveling with my Grogu 🤣 it’s cool, several kids have already stopped me today and told me they like my toy so take THAT. But also, he’s not a toy 😠 okay this was a moot point. Grogu says hi.
A white gunman shot and killed two protestors in Kenosha last night. He walked past cops after killing them and not a single cop arrested that man therefore he is still on the loose.
Had he been black, we already know what would have happened.
I’m sick.
Pat’s jacket is custom, for those asking. I know this because I’ve asked myself 😂 just like we campaigned to get our guy into the Slam Dunk contest, I think our next movement should get him to start his own Bucks clothing line for the Pro Shop, no?
Social media has a funny way of changing a narrative to fit the story they want to tell. Don’t believe everything you read or see unless you saw it for yourself. Just saying.
Very excited to share that I was selected to be a host at
@NBAAllStar
this year. I feel so blessed, so honored and so READY to represent Milwaukee alongside Giannis, Khris and Coach Bud. To God be the glory. See you in Charlotte!
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#NBAAllStar
Hosting last night’s
@nbaallstar
game was something I will never forget. Thank you so much, everyone, for all of your support. I am beyond blessed. And when I say that this is something I have dreamt of?! I mean, literally - I have. Last night was like no other.💚
#NBAAllStar2020
I had the best time shadowing my girl
@malika_andrews
and the Countdown team today. She’s the dopest and they work so hard but make it look absolutely effortless. I’m very inspired and so thankful for the opportunity! 👑💐👏🏾👏🏾🐐🙏🏾
God is good and I am grateful. Bucks vs Blazers tonight to start this west coast road trip! If you look closely, you’ll see that I’ve got my girl
@zorastephenson
with me in spirit. 🤩💛
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Loud reception for Giannis from Minnesota when he walked out just a couple of minutes ago during the review. Whole arena erupted and there were even some noticeable MVP chants.
I had such a fun season with y’all. Thanks for the memories, Bucks Nation. Sideline reporting, NBA Christmas, All-Star and so many other incredible moments. Thankful for it all and for this team/organization. Truly blessed. Until next season 💛
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First we rally, and then we gala! 😂 so much fun w/ the best fans in the NBA today hosting the
@Dame_Lillard
welcome rally. Now it’s time to emcee the Ronald McDonald House Gala. Excited for a beautiful night w/ my fellow board members & ready to Put on the Ritz. Thankful 🙏🏾🦌✨
Merry Christmas Eve, everyone! Usually, I’m too excited to sleep on this night bc of Santa, but this year it’s going to be bc I’m hosting at my first NBA Christmas tomorrow and I cannot wait 😭 checking NBA Finals, an NBA Championship and NBA Christmas off in one year. Blessed 🙏🏾
These kiddos just shot free throws with and got autographed bobble heads from
@Giannis_An34
and
@Thanasis_ante43
post-game. I’m sure they will never forget it.
Kids + the Antetokounbros = heart full. They’re truly the best and these moments are what it’s all about!
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Feeling so blessed to be able to share that I have been invited to be a host at
@nbaallstar
for a second year in a row, and this year I will be hosting THE All Star game on Sunday night! I am beyond excited for this opportunity. 😭
See you in Chicago!
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