Giannis Antetokounmpo may very well be on his way to winning his first MVP in the NBA. Moreover, he has propelled Milwaukee to the top of the Eastern Conference and will look to lead them to a deep playoff run this year.

Despite carrying a lot on his broad shoulders this season, Antetokounmpo also has his sights set on joining Greece for the FIBA Basketball World Cup this summer in China.

“I wish to be healthy when I finish the season in here and join Greece in the World Cup in China.” Antetokounmpo said, per EuroHoops.

The people of Greece have to be thrilled with Antetokounmpo's intentions to play for the national team. Greece already qualified for the World Cup back in September. Their strong showing in the qualifying games, where they currently have a 9-1 record, has crept them up to eighth in the FIBA world rankings. The Greek Freak's addition will certainly make them a force to be reckoned with in the international tournament this summer.

But before he can get to represent his countrymen this summer, there is still a lot on Antetokounmpo's plate this season. As mentioned, the Bucks currently hold the top spot in the East, and they even have the best record in the entire league at 39-13.

Antetokounmpo has taken yet another leap this season and has cemented himself as a legitimate MVP candidate. Without a doubt, he is having the best season of his career under new head coach Mike Budenholzer. The 24-year-old beast is boasting career highs in rebounds (12.6), assists (5.9), and field goal percentage (57.2 percent), while still scoring at virtually the same rate as he did last season at 26.7 points per game.