Things haven’t been the same after the Milwaukee Bucks won the championship back in 2021. Now that the team has been eliminated in the first round by the Indiana Pacers, the biggest domino to fall would potentially be losing general manager Jon Horst to another team.

Jan 24, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst address the media after head coach Adrian Griffin (not pictured) was dismissed at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Horst began his journey in the NBA as the Detroit Pistons’ manager of basketball operations from 2007 to 2008. During that period, the late Flip Saunders was still coaching a team consisting of Chauncey Billups, Rip Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince, and Rasheed Wallace, among others. That lineup would go on to finish the regular season with a 59-23 record, but was eliminated in the Eastern Conference Finals by the Boston Celtics.

Apr 7, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives to the basket against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
From there, Horst would move on to become the Bucks’ director of basketball operations from 2008 to 2017. That period saw Milwaukee reach the first round of the playoffs several times, but never went past that point. Fortunately, a game changer arrived when the franchise drafted perennial All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2013.

Since then, the Greek Freak evolved into one of the league’s most unstoppable forces on the court. Over the years, he would become the cornerstone of Milwaukee’s lineup and help the team to become contenders in the Eastern Conference. At the same time, Horst became the team’s general manager in 2017 and is still currently holding the post at this point in time.

Milwaukee Bucks In Danger of Losing General Manager Jon Horst After 2024 Playoffs Exit

Jan 27, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst, left, and head coach Glenn Rivers arrive at a news conference at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel-USA TODAY Sports
In a season that saw the Bucks go all-in by acquiring All-Star point guard Damian Lillard, the downs were definitely more than the ups this season. Things could get shaken up more if Horst decides to leave the Bucks, as seen in a tweet posted by Evan Sidery on X:

As it stands, Horst still has two years left in his contract due to an extension he signed in 2021. Now that the Bucks’ season is done, the Pistons are expected to ask permission to interview him for the post within their ranks.

The Bucks’ all-star contingent of (from left) Khris Middleton, head coach Mike Budenholzer and Giannis Antetokounmpo pose for photos along with general manager Jon Horst before Milwaukee’s game against Orlando on Saturday.
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If Horst ends up leaving Milwaukee, the franchise will have to find someone to steady the ship, With the controversy of hiring Doc Rivers, the disappointing performance of Lillard, and frustration of Antetokounmpo, adding more uncertainly to the mix won’t help the Bucks contend next season.
Apr 2, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks on during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports

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