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Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo made headlines not just for his stellar performance in their overtime win against the Philadelphia 76ers, but also for his sit-down celebration. After the game, the two-time MVP explained what triggered him to unveil the interesting taunt. A reporter asked if Antetokounmpo was mimicking a football celebration, being that he’s […]

After single-handedly punishing the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo got well acquainted with the culture of the City of Brotherly Love. In the aftermath of the Bucks’ thrilling come from behind 109-105 overtime win against the Sixers at Wells Fargo Arena, the Greek Freak treated himself with a Pennsylvania staple snack. […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Dwight Howard did not hold back when reporters asked him about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dagger celebration following the Sixers’ overtime loss to the Bucks on Wednesday.  When asked about Giannis’ antics, the one-time NBA champion said he wanted to do the Stone Cold Stunner on the Bucks star but didn’t do so because […]

Two-time reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is having yet another MVP caliber season—his latest dagger versus the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night capped off yet another impressive performance by Antetokounmpo as the Milwaukee Bucks escaped.  The Bucks, who rallied from behind, were led by Antetokounmpo’s 32 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 assists to seal the deal […]

Giannis Antetkounmpo has a knack for making it look like he’s a man among boys. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar did just that on Wednesday night as he literally just needed one dribble to get from the halfcourt line to the basket. Here’s a look at Giannis taking advantage of his insane length (h/t Eurohoops in […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is just taking their campaign day-by-day after garnering another win in their game against the Washington Wizards on Monday night. He claimed that he doesn’t want to look too far ahead into the season and planned to enjoy the victory along with his day off tomorrow by enjoying his favorite […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t slowing down one bit. The Greek Freak notched another triple-double performance in the Milwaukee Bucks‘ win over the Washington Wizards on Monday. He crushed legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s team record and did it in a historic fashion. Giannis dropped 31 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 rebounds to lead the Bucks to a win […]

With the March 25th NBA trade deadline fast approaching, now is the time contenders come into their final form. For the Milwaukee Bucks, that means finding the right combination of players to take advantage of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s greatness. Back-to-back disappointing playoff runs mean that the margin of error for general manager Jon Horst and the […]

Fresh from winning MVP honors at the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo continued to play well on Thursday, helping the Bucks rout the New York Knicks, 134-101. But while the Bucks came out sharp out of the All-Star break, Antetokounmpo’s math skills did not, based on his answer to a reporter’s […]

Who would’ve thought that sports cards would command insane prices these days? More than a year ago, most people never give much thought about this hobby, let alone invest a lot of money in it. Only a chosen few had the foresight to see how massive the sports card industry could become. Among those people […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo pulled out all the moves in the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. The reigning two-time MVP was a monster for Team LeBron as he took it upon himself to dominate and showcase his incredible arsenal which helped him win his first All-Star Game MVP trophy. But apparently, The Greek Freak […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had a good weekend as he suited up as a starter for Team LeBron in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. He was also delighted to be around Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic who saw action in the starting lineup of LeBron James’ squad as well. After the game, it […]

Milwaukee Bucks big man Giannis Antetokounmpo got a break from captain duties in last Sunday’s All-Star festivities, but he still ended up being the center of attention as he won the NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player award. Antetokounmpo was ecstatic in his interview with ESPN. “Obviously, I’m extremely happy at just having […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was in a good mood during the entirety of Sunday’s All-Star festivities. After putting on a show during the game and locking in the All-Star MVP, the Greek Freak took things up a notch by spoofing LeBron James’ iconic “Cleveland, this is for you” NBA Finals interview. Peep the clip […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has always said he wants to be one of the NBA’s elite. Well, there’s no doubt he already is. But after Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game, he climbed a notch higher as he joined the elite of the elites: Michael Jordan. After leading Team LeBron to an easy 170-150 win over […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is not backing down, on and off the court. During the NBA All-Star Game, he proved as much to his Team LeBron teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo. While sitting on the bench during the game, Antetokounmpo seemingly encouraged Jokic to dance. The Nuggets big man obliged, surprising the Milwaukee Bucks forward with […]

Call Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo Mr. Perfect.  He absolutely earned that nickname during Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game. Midway through the third quarter of the contest, Antetokounmpo banked a three over Zach LaVine to cut Team Durant’s lead to just two points, 25-23. Interestingly, the shot also marked the Greek Freak’s 16th attempt from the […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the most humble players around, but even he couldn’t hold back his confident statement when he was informed of his All-Star teammates captained by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. "Do I get a hat? Do I have to wear a suit now?" – Giannis Antetokounmpo, when […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was in a merry mood after they squeezed by the Memphis Grizzlies, 112-111, on Thursday night. The Greek Freak also made sure to take advantage of the fact that they were in Memphis, grabbing some lemon pepper wings for his post-game meal. Watch Giannis drop his own version of Drake’s […]

In Thursday night’s 2021 All-Star Game Draft for Team LeBron and Team Durant, LeBron James picked Giannis Antetokounmpo as his first overall pick. This Sunday will be the first time the two have played together since the 2017 All-Star Game, which was before the format changed. The pairing of the two sparks up massive conversations […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks had a little fun with his photo from the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. Perhaps the two-time MVP recognized that his photo is pretty meme-worthy. When you see bae in the crowd 😍😇 pic.twitter.com/0Kh40mAHky — Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) March 5, 2021 Below is the actual play as […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a pretty good basketball player. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar showcased his full array of skills in one particular play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night, and let’s just say it serves as hard evidence as two why Giannis is considered as one of the best—if not the best—players in the game […]

Thursday night featured the highly-anticipated draft for the upcoming All-Star Games in Atlanta. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James had the privilege of selecting first, and unsurprisingly, the four-time NBA champ decided to take Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo as the first overall pick. The mouthwatering prospect of seeing LeBron James and Giannis play on […]

The Milwaukee Bucks‘ lone championship trophy has been longing for company inside the franchise’s trophy case since 1971. The Bucks have been through plenty of ups and downs over the years, from being lottery teams to enjoying powerhouse status in the league. Now, the Bucks are once again sitting on a lofty perch as one […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are one of the best teams in the NBA with reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way. Certainly, their hopes to win a championship are very much within reach as long as The Greek Freak is in town. Milwaukee hopes it can add another banner to its lone 1971 championship banner in […]

It just feels like the Milwaukee Bucks are on the brink of a dynasty. Their recent surge has been mainly due to the emergence of Giannis Antetokounmpo as one of the best players in the league. Behind the Greek Freak is a staggering depth chart led by All-Stars Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday. During its […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have not won an NBA championship since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar still went by the name of Lew Alcindor. But things are looking up in Milwaukee. With reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way, a multitude of Bucks news is once again considering Milwaukee as one of the favorites in the […]

There is a reason that Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is nicknamed the “Greek Freak.” The two-time reigning NBA MVP simply does things that other players cannot, which apparently includes repeatedly dunking on Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. On Tuesday evening in Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo managed to blow past Joki en route to a powerful slam […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo put up monster numbers against the Los Angeles Clippers and their All-Star pairing of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in their 105-100 victory Sunday night. Antetokounmpo was pumped after the tightly-contested win and it showed in an interview, per Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.  “It was individual pride. It is pride. […]

The LA Clippers held a 100-96 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks with just over four minutes remaining in the game. Then Kawhi Leonard and Paul George went cold as Giannis Antetokounmpo threw down the finishing touches on an impressive win. The Bucks defeated the Clippers 105-100 on Sunday afternoon behind Antetokounmpo’s monster performance with 36 […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo earned another stat line of at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists on Sunday afternoon, marking the 61st time in his career he’s accomplished the feat and tying him with Michael Jordan. In reaching sixth place on the all-time list, Giannis has accomplished at 26, which took Jordan […]

In case you missed it, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo bagged last year’s Defensive Player of the Year award (as well as his second consecutive MVP title). In Sunday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, Giannis reminded L.A. big man Ivica Zubac exactly why he is considered as one of, if not the best defender […]

Sunday night featured a marquee matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Clippers. As expected, the reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year stepped it up when the lights were the brightest, as Giannis Antetokounmpo reminded Clippers big man Serge Ibaka that defending him is never going to be an easy task. […]

The latest matchup between New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lived up to the hype, with both players leading their teams in a back-and-forth game. But in the end, it was Antetokounmpo and the Bucks that took home the win, 129-125. The reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks aren’t exactly as dominant as compared to last season and the previous one, leading many to believe that they may be on the downhill trend. But Giannis Antetokounmpo believes that the fact that they are winning close games rather than blowing other teams out is a testament that they’re actually “better” this […]

Two of the most freakish players in the NBA went head-to-head Thursday night, as the Milwaukee Bucks took on the New Orleans Pelicans. Both Zion Willamson and Giannis Antetokounmpo are basically walking highlight-makers, so seeing them face off is a sight to behold. During the first half, Williamson made an effort to slash past Giannis […]

After the Milwaukee Bucks’ win over the Minnesota Timberwolves last Tuesday, 139-112. Giannis Antetokounmpo had a genuine and emotional encounter with his Minnesota Timberwolves counterpart Karl-Anthony Towns. "I know how much he hurts. I know how hard it is to lose somebody you love and then go do your job." pic.twitter.com/6KjVma6ryE — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) […]

Tuesday night’s matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Minnesota Timberwolves featured an individual bout between two of the best players in the NBA today in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Karl-Anthony Towns. It didn’t take long before these two went head-to-head, which in one instance in the second quarter resulted in a technical foul for the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks played inspired basketball against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, thanks to a certain someone’s much-welcomed presence inside Fiserv Forum. Prior to tip-off, Bucks players Giannis Antetokounmpo and Donte DiVincenzo were treated to quite the surprise when they saw teammate Jrue Holiday inside the locker room. The 30-year-old guard, after all, had missed […]