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Giannis Antetokounmpo has quickly become one of the most recognizable basketball players in the entire world. As the Milwaukee Bucks superstar’s profile to continues to grow across the globe, though, he can’t help but wonder what life was like for older generations of his family living in Africa. In a story by Marc Spears of […]

The MVP race has been heating up with the inclusion of Paul George into the late-season sweepstakes, and while George is also a Defensive Player of the Year candidate, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer thinks Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo should also be one: “Yes. Yes! He’s leading us defensively,” said Budenholzer when asked of […]

The Milwaukee Bucks didn’t beat the Utah Jazz on Saturday night in Salt Lake City, but Giannis Antetokounmpo scored an individual win in a frozen moment against Rudy Gobert. This is getting to be routine for Giannis (if it wasn’t routine already): The Greek Freak finishes a power dunk with his left hand, rocking the […]

How good is Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo? Well, the Greek Freak is having the best statistical year of his career this season while being on pace to play his fewest total minutes since his rookie year. Entering Saturday, Antetokounmpo has logged a total of 1,884 minutes. The star swingman has played over 2,500 minutes in the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks take on the Utah Jazz on Saturday and the team is listing star small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo as questionable and guard Malcolm Brogdon as doubtful. The Bucks are on the second night of a back-to-back. They defeated the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday by a final score of 131-120. Antetokounmpo played 32 minutes versus the […]

At this point, many consider Giannis Antetokounmpo to be the driving force that has not only led the Milwaukee Bucks to the best record in the NBA today, but has also transformed the image of the franchise to a very likable and bandwagon-friendly team. One thing that makes Giannis ever so endearing is his humility. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo seems to be a fun-loving guy. But don’t let that fool you into standing between the rim and the Milwaukee Bucks power forward when he’s gaining momentum. Unfortunately, Los Angeles Lakers center Mike Muscala had to learn it the hard way. Near the opening moments of the fourth quarter, Antetokounmpo decided to ditch […]

The Milwaukee Bucks rewarded Eric Bledsoe with a four-year, $70 million extension on Friday for his impressive performance this season that helped the team hold onto the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Bledsoe is currently averaging 15.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game this season, establishing himself as the Bucks’ third […]

The NBA Players of the Month for February have been announced, with Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George winning the awards. Milwaukee #Bucks' forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Oklahoma City #Thunder forward Paul George have been named the #NBA East and West Players of the Month for the month of […]

Two of the best players in the NBA square off on Friday, as LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers host Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks at Staples Center. James and Giannis faced each other in the 2019 All-Star Game when they were captains. Friday’s game will be a lot more meaningful, though. The Lakers […]

At the start of the 2018-19 NBA season, it was widely believed that the Golden State Warriors would win their third straight championship, especially after they signed DeMarcus Cousins to a one-year deal. These Warriors looked unstoppable on paper — they can field in a five-man lineup of five All-Stars. “We might as well hand […]

LeBron James opted against advising him, and Kobe Bryant believes he should finish out the season. On Thursday, yet another NBA superstar was asked for his two cents on the situation revolving around Duke superstar Zion Williamson. What would Giannis Antetokounmpo do if he was in the presumptive number one overall pick’s position? Giannis wouldn’t […]

After missing Monday’s game against the Chicago Bulls due to right knee soreness, Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to play on Wednesday versus the Sacramento Kings. Antetokounmpo is listed as probable for Wednesday’s game at Sacramento: Giannis Antetokounmpo officially upgraded to probable for tonight. George Hill (groin), Sterling Brown (right wrist) and […]

Entering Tuesday, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has 217 dunks on the season. The Greek Freak has dunked more than seven other teams this season and is on pace to break the single-season dunk record, according to Alex Boeder of Bucks.com. Antetokounmpo has only missed 22 dunks this season. Dunks — 2018/19 Giannis: 217 Cavaliers: 199 Grizzlies: 196 Knicks: […]

The Milwaukee Bucks continue to claim the league’s best record at 45-14, and they will look to continue their four-game winning streak when they take on the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Unfortunately for the them, it seems like they will be missing their number one player in Giannis Antetokounmpo who is dealing with a […]

Milwaukee Bucks star and MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo has been listed as doubtful for Monday’s game against the Chicago Bulls, according to NBA.com‘s injury reports. The Greek Freak is listed with right knee soreness, making this the fifth game that he is likely to miss with that same distinction. Giannis Antetokounmpo recently spoke on his […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar and MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo is really good at basketball. That’s the understatement of the century right there. So it should be no surprise to anyone that he likes to warm up a little bit. That means he has no time for halftime performances. Well, that or he’s a really big Ja Rule […]

Anthony Tolliver’s effort has never been in question. The Minnesota Timberwolves forward has been on the fringes of playing rotations for years, keeping his once unlikely NBA career alive and well mostly through long-range shooting and commitment to preparation. Energy and engagement is key to both of those attributes, obviously, and the 11-year veteran has […]

The Milwaukee Bucks teamed up with Make-A-Wish foundation to grant the request of Easton King, a 12 year-old Bucks fan, to meet All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. King has been diagnosed with a muscular degeneration disease, a condition that cause muscles to waste away, which can lead to difficulty in movement. Still, his excitement to see his favorite […]

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Boston Celtics 98-97 on Thursday night at Fiserv Forum, after Kyrie Irving’s tough, off-balance runner over the outstretched arms of multiple defenders failed to drop as time expired. The victory gave Milwaukee the season series over Boston, ensuring the team with the league’s best record would have home-court advantage over […]

Midway through the second quarter of Sunday’s All-Star game, Stephen Curry caught a lead pass from Joel Embiid in transition. Rather than take a dribble and attack an awaiting Kevin Durant at the rim, the Golden State Warriors star caught the ball and bounced it high off the ground, over the outstretched arms of Durant. Instead […]

It’s just a fact: chase-down blocks are the best blocks. Giannis Antetokounmpo must know this because this is exactly what he delivered to fans in attendance to see the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Boston Celtics. As Jayson Tatum gunned down the court, thinking he was home safe on his fast-break bucket, Giannis interrupted with […]

In an interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols, Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo offered some advice to New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis. As we know, Davis has requested a trade from the Pelicans and will be moved in the summer. New Orleans decided not to trade AD at the February trade deadline, creating an awkward […]

The freak injury to Duke forward Zion Williamson has put in perspective his impending value to NBA teams hoping to acquire him. To some, he could be worth a bunch of wins right now if he had been allowed to go to the NBA straight from high school, making him an immediate game-changer: “If he […]

James Harden has quickly risen as Giannis Antetokounmpo’s biggest threat for the Most Valuable Player award, but Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer has a bulletproof argument to counteract those who favor The Beard over The Greek Freak: “What is the most valuable player? He sets the tone for our entire organization, our work ethic, our […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden has put himself in tight competition for a second consecutive Most Valuable Player award after catching up to Milwaukee Bucks phenom Giannis Antetokounmpo in recent months. His bruising style of barreling down court and drawing fouls, coupled with a patented step-back move, have made The Beard into an offensive juggernaut, […]

Following Team LeBron’s win over Team Giannis during the All-Star Game this past weekend, Lakers star LeBron James told Giannis Antetokounmpo that he loves everything about him: Uh oh. Is LeBron going to get ripped for tampering again? In all seriousness, it’s hard not to love Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks phenom who has developed into […]

The last time LeBron James failed to receive designation for first team All-NBA was the end of the 2006-07 season, where the two forward spots were occupied by future Hall of Famers Tim Duncan and Dirk Nowitzki. Not only does his total of 12 first team selections mark him with the most in league history, […]

The Golden State Warriors are bracing for the departure of Kevin Durant in the summer, a move that could range from possible to inevitable, depending on one’s sense of pessimism. If he does, it won’t be long before the Warriors reload, though, as they could well target Giannis Antetokounmpo in the summer 2021, according to […]

The NBA’s best gathered together in Charlotte for the 68th annual All-Star Game to entertain fans from across the globe. Team LeBron finished with 178 points to outlast Team Giannis, who finished with “only” 164 points during the NBA’s midseason event. As good a show as we witnessed on Sunday night, not everyone played well. […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo almost left the NBA and went back to Greece during his rookie season because his family wasn’t with him. The most important thing to Antetokounmpo is his family, and when they were having trouble getting their visas to come to America, it was a very stressful time for Giannis, who was […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo wants Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon, Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo to compete against each other in the slam dunk contest next season to see who the real champion is. Zach LaVine has won the dunk contest two times, while […]

Former NBA All-Star Kevin Garnett is full of hopes for a young Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has help lead the Milwaukee Bucks to the best record in the NBA through the first two-thirds of the regular season. Asked if there is anything to add to his already formidable skill set, the rangy All-NBA legend gave his […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo looked comfortable leading an All-Star-studded team on Sunday night against Team LeBron, putting on a strong showing in the first and third quarter with a barrage of dunks to lead all scorers with 38 points in the game: “I just tried to play hard and have fun. In my first ASG I was […]

Following the success of this year’s edition of the Slam Dunk Contest, the fans are already looking forward to Oklahoma City Thunder stud Hamidou Diallo defending his title next season. There have been many names thrown in as potential challengers to the throne, and one such contender is Utah Jazz sophomore sensation Donovan Mitchell. The Jazz […]

On Sunday, it was Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo himself that led the way for Team Giannis in this year’s edition of the star-studded NBA All-Star Game. Unfortunately, the 24-year-old’s team-high 38 points (on an insane 17-of-23 shooting), two three-pointers, 11 rebounds, five assists, and one steal were not enough, as his team eventually succumbed […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry connected with Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo on what may be one of the best NBA All-Star Game plays ever. NBA fans know what to expect from this game each and every season, as there is always a ton of incredible highlights considering that all the best players in […]

Heading into tonight’s All-Star Game, Team Giannis was considered as the underdogs against Team LeBron. Well, it seems that Giannis Antetokounmpo and company are out here trying to silence their doubters. They’re currently dismantling LeBron James’ squad 53-37 at the end of the first quarter. Team Giannis used their size to gain the upper hand […]

It’s no secret that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has a special bond with his brother Thanasis. The All-Star captain gave us even more insight into their relationship with a touching story about the two when they were younger. “Thanasis thanks for sharing” @Giannis_An34 tells a story of his brother @Thanasis_ante43 sharing basketball shoes when […]