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One lucky NBA fan shared an unforgettable moment with Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo on Friday after receiving his game-worn shoes. As the Greek Freak made his way back to the locker room at Fiserv Forum after the Bucks dispatched the Sacramento Kings, 128-115, he made sure to give a young fan a nice souvenir […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was expecting a familiar face in the post-game interview right after the Milwaukee Bucks finally snapped that ugly five-game slide against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. While talking to the media after leading his team to a 98-85 win at Fiserv Forum, The Greek Freak looked for former Bucks beat reporter Matt […]

With a 14-15 record, the Toronto Raptors are still a couple of games behind Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference standings, even if the Bucks have lost five straight. Milwaukee still sits at third place in the East with a 16-13 record, while the Raptors are in the sixth spot. But […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been noticeably silent amid the Milwaukee Bucks’ ugly five-game slide. Shortly after the Bucks came out as losers once more against the Toronto Raptors, 110-96 at Fiserv Forum on Thursday, the two-time reigning NBA MVP broke his silence and addressed his team’s woes. In a lengthy statement posted by Eric Nehm of […]

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times for the Milwaukee Bucks over the last 10 games. Only a week and a half removed from their fifth straight victory over the Denver Nuggets, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks lost to the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, continuing what is now a five-game […]

Milwaukee Bucks fans would want to tread lightly on this one as everyone’s beloved vet-turned-analyst Kendrick Perkins delivers a hot take on their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The reigning back-to-back MVP is having another terrific season as the Bucks’ leader but we all know that everyone loves to hate at someone who’s on top. Enter, Kendrick […]

Thanasis Antetokounmpo came up with one of the best highlight-reel dunks of his young NBA career on Thursday as the Milwaukee Bucks took on the Toronto Raptors. Thanasis put Raptors star Pascal Siakam on a poster in the third quarter, and it was largely made possible by an outstanding dime from his lesser-known brother, Giannis […]

Despite being one of the best, if not the best, players in the game today, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is having yet another atrocious year shooting from the charity stripe this season. This has prompted his own brother, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, to come up with a unique routine to help his big brother with his […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet has spent most of the season garnering headlines for his impressive performances on the court’s offensive end. Rewarded with a four-year deal worth $85 million in the offseason, the guard has become the team’s primary scoring weapon, as the Raptors try to get into the playoff race. Thursday night against […]

As expected, it was announced Thursday that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to be a starter for the East in the upcoming NBA All-Star Game. The reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the year celebrated his most recent milestone in style — by hitting the junebug challenge. Here’s a look at Giannis busting […]

Milwaukee Bucks senior vice president Alex Lasry will be running for Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate seat in 2022, and it like he already has the full support of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak re-tweeted Lasry’s announcement on Wednesday and shared his excitement for the Bucks executive’s venture to politics. Proud of you my brother 💪🏽 […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were initially seen as a heavy contender to come out of the Eastern Conference prior to the start of the 2020-21 season. This came after Giannis Antetokounmpo opted to sign a max contract extension along with the acquisition of veteran playmaker Jrue Holiday during the offseason. Despite the big signings, the Bucks […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo understands the “panic” amid the team’s recent slump, but he wants everyone to trust the process. The Bucks have now lost four straight games, with the latest coming against the Toronto Raptors. Despite Giannis’ game-high 34 points, Milwaukee was no match to Toronto. Put simply, the Raptors showed no fear […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley is not a name you’ll often hear in the highlights. But on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks, Bazley spiked one over reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year Giannis Antetokounmpo. Peep the clip below to see Bazley’s nasty slam. Antetokounmpo tried his best to catch up and deny […]

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had nothing but praise for the Utah Jazz after they lost to the Jazz, 129-115. According to Eric Woodyard of ESPN, Antetokounmpo appreciated how the Jazz was playing as a unit and that they are the “best team in the West”: “It just looks fun. Like when I watch […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is learning from the Milwaukee Bucks’ mistakes over the last two seasons. So much so, that the Greek Freak says he no longer seeks the Bucks to become the best regular-season team. Rather, he wants Milwaukee to play its basketball when it matters the most in the end, (per ESPN’s Eric Woodyard). Giannis […]

After getting swept by the Utah Jazz in their two-game season series, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has nothing but admiration for the Western Conference’s top-seeded team. On Friday, Giannis and Co. bowed down to the Jazz, 129-115, in a game that was never really close. Utah led by as much as 21 points, with […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert put Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo on a nasty poster on Friday at Vivint Smart Home Arena. In the opening period of the showdown between the two powerhouse teams, The Stifle Tower and the Greek Freak met each other at the rim. While it’s Giannis who usually serves up these […]

Milwaukee Bucks star and two-time reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo’s shooting touch has been a topic of discussion for some time. But things are getting worse. Antetokounmpo is shooting 27.6 percent from beyond the arc on 4.1 attempts per game to start the season. The “Greek Freak” is also shooting just over 63 percent from […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were unable to close out the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night as Giannis Antetokounmpo missed a clutch shot in the waning seconds. After Milwaukee’s disappointing defeat, Antetokounmpo would give his reaction to a crucial no-call on Jae Crowder that happened late in the game, via The Athletic’s Eric Nehm. Asked Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

The Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks were involved in a hard-fought game on Wednesday that ended with a miss from Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the Suns walking away with a victory, Devin Booker threw some shade at Antetokounmpo for his final shot, via Kellan Olson of 98.7 Arizona Sports. Devin Booker's thoughts when he saw Giannis […]

Aside from being the NBA’s reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is also known for his playful humor. From making jokes about possibly retiring after winning a championship to the kind of homecourt advantage he wanted to have in the NBA Bubble last year, the Greek Freak has got […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was visibly caught in a snowstorm at the airport upon departing for their matchup against the Toronto Raptors in Tampa Bay last month. The 26-year-old claimed in the video that he wouldn’t want to be in Milwaukee if that type of weather was the first thing that he saw upon […]

After a strong win on Friday night, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo took the time to give back to the fans which he rarely sees nowadays due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. He posted a clip of him giving away his game-worn sneakers to a couple of fans who were present in Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo agrees with LeBron James’ stance on the NBA’s decision to push through with the All-Star Game this 2020-21. The Los Angeles Lakers megastar earlier revealed that he has “zero excitement” about participating in the festivities this year given the league’s current circumstances in dealing with COVID-19. Clearly, the Greek Freak […]

Reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo hasn’t attempted a single 3-pointer in the Milwaukee Bucks’ last two games. He once again went 0-for-0 on Wednesday, in the Bucks’ 130-110 thrashing of the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum. Post-game, Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer denied that he banned the Greek Freak from firing it up from long […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made quick work of the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday in what turned out to be a 130-110 blowout in favor of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. The reigning league MVP and Defensive Player of the Year seemed to have been bored out of his mind towards the latter part of the matchup, which […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a beloved basketball player who is quickly becoming one of the best, if not the very best, players in the entire NBA. Even better, especially to this story, is the fact on Tuesday that he inked a five-year, $228.2 million deal to stay with the Bucks. Tuesday’s news is going to make […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks haven’t gotten off to the start they would have liked to begin the NBA season. When speaking about Milwaukee’s recent struggles, Antetokounmpo made an interesting admission about the Bucks. “Maybe we’re not going to win 50, 55 games, 60 games, but at the end of the day, we got […]

When Lamar Jackson took the NFL by storm during the 2019 season, it appeared that there was no possible way anyone could stop the Baltimore Ravens. What fueled Jackson’s rise was the potent rushing attack that added an extra dimension to his running game. The Ravens’ power running game went hand in hand with an […]

If somebody told you that Giannis Antetokounmpo and Cody Zeller were both caught in the same poster, you would probably think Zeller would be on the wrong end of that deal. The exact opposite happened on Saturday midway through the fourth quarter between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Charlotte Hornets. As you can see below, […]

Charlotte Hornets All-Star Gordon Hayward is an exceptional athlete, but Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo’s athleticism is just on a different level. The Greek Freak made Hayward realize that on Saturday, as he completely obliterated his dunk attempt in the third period of their match at Fiserv Forum. Antetokounmpo, who was hailed as the league’s […]

The word freakish has been used to describe a lot of players around the NBA these days. Obviously, there’s LeBron James who continues to do unworldly things on the basketball court at his age. There’s Stephen Curry, who may not be as blessed athletically, but possesses range and crazy accuracy that’s out of this world. […]

Donte DiVincenzo has become a starter for the Milwaukee Bucks in his third year with the franchise and he’s getting some recognition from his teammates. With DiVincenzo becoming a mainstay in the starting lineup, Giannis Antetokounmpo has given him an interesting nickname, per The Athletic’s Eric Nehm. For those uninitiated, @Giannis_An34 has now called @Divincenzo […]

The Milwaukee Bucks took on the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, and it featured another highlight play from reigning back-to-back MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks superstar showcased his impressive strength as he put Raptors big man Aron Baynes on a poster. Here’s a look at Giannis’ entry for play of the day (h/t ClutchPoints on Twitter): […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo won the NBA MVP award last season—his second consecutive trophy—but former NBA center Kendrick Perkins, now an ESPN analyst, believes that it should’ve been Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ achievement (via “First Take”). .@KendrickPerkins calls LeBron being the MVP favorite "appropriate." "[Last year] LeBron James was robbed! He was […]

Sometimes, Giannis Antetokounmpo looks like he’s straight out of a comic book and it’s quite unfair for the opposing characters on the floor. On Sunday, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar once again channeled his inner-superhero as he showcased his Mr. Fantastic-esque arms to swat a slashing DeAndre Hunter. Check out Giannis’ monster block here (via NBA […]

LeBron James versus Giannis Antetokounmpo. The King versus The Greek Freak. The Los Angeles Lakers just beat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-106 this past Thursday night, and the King vs. Greek Freak debate continues on. While Giannis is the reigning MVP winner and Defensive Player of the Year, James is still regarded by many as the […]

It looks like even Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is pretty hyped about Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated UFC return on Saturday. The reigning NBA MVP messed around in practice and did his best impression of the Irish MMA star. The Greek Freak attacked an unsuspecting Bucks assistant coach and took his back. Here’s the hilarious […]