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Despite being in one of the smallest markets in the nation, the Milwaukee Bucks have a storied history of hosting some of the best players to ever set foot on the hardwood. Generational talents like the “Big O” Oscar Robertson and the player formerly known as Lew Alcindor helped establish the Bucks as a legitimate […]

Milwaukee Bucks cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo is slated to make his preseason debut tonight against the Chicago Bulls after missing the last two games with the unexpected death of his father; Charles, the team announced. “I think he’s happy,” said head coach Jason Kidd. “This is what he’s worked for all summer, to be able to […]

All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been away from the Milwaukee Bucks after his father, Charles Antetokounmpo passed away on Friday night to take some personal time to deal with the unfortunate situation. Antetokounmpo had announced on social media on Tuesday evening that he would be coming back to the Bucks. I’m coming.. 🙏🏾 — Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s father, Charles Antetokounmpo, has died at the age of 54 from a heart attack, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Rick Barrett reports. The Bucks released a statement about Charles’ passing on their official website. The Bucks family is heartbroken about the sudden death of Giannis’ father, Charles. The entire organization, his […]

Proven to be the hottest sneaker free agent available this season, Giannis Antetokounmpo has a big decision to make coming into this training camp — choosing to remain with Nike or take his name and brand to competitors Adidas or Chinese brand Li-Ning. The Milwaukee Bucks Swiss army knife is coming off his best season […]

There is no doubt that Giannis Antetokounmpo is a very talented player, and has emerged as one of the NBA’s stars of the future. His skill set is very unique, as he can play all five positions on the floor, causing nightmare matchups for opposing coaches. However, he has not been as successful when it […]

The Milwaukee Bucks became one of the first up and coming teams to make the playoffs this year. While bounced in the first round, the 6th seed put up enough of a fight to take a 2-1 lead against the Toronto Raptors. With a rising star in Giannis Antetokounmpo, a ROTY winner, and other high […]

As the start of the regular season nears, sneaker brands are making their final push to impress Giannis Antetokounmpo, the most-coveted sneaker free agent of the season. Antetokounmpo’s deal with Nike is set to expire on Sept. 30, with the Oregon-based company reserving the right to match any incoming offers for his services. The 22-year-old […]

The sneaker wars are getting only that much more fierce with the start of the regular season nearing and no free agent is more attractive at this time than Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Having worn Nike for his entire stint in the NBA, dating back to his international career in Spain, the Greek Freak […]

The thirst for basketball is real in the city of Seattle. Although it’s been nine years since the Seattle Supersonics moved to Oklahoma City, people from Seattle are still not over the loss of their basketball franchise.  In a recent interview with the Players’ Tribune, NBA commissioner Adam Silver hinted that league expansion could lead […]

Earlier this week, former Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant took to social media to send out challenges to several prominent professional athletes and music artists. This had incited a response from Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was looking for his own challenge to be handed out by the future Hall of Famer. […]

Former NBA star Kobe Bryant took to social media on Thursday morning to send out several challenges to various professional athletes and music artists. The list included Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas, Toronto Raptors All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan, rapper Kendrick Lamar, Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix, and Seattle Seahawks All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman. In […]

The Greek basketball federation is not happy, and is in fact looking at the NBA as conspirators setting up its young star Giannis Antetokounmpo to remain unavailable for the upcoming EuroBasket tournament. This accusation prompted the NBA to release a statement saying it has not interfered with the Greek Freak’s status and is completely innocent. “The […]

It was announced earlier this weekend that Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will be unable to play in the EuroBasket with the Greek national team due to a knee injury. In light of that, his sudden unavailability has become a red flag to the team given that there was no previous indication about that being […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Eurobasket with a knee injury, according to a statement released on Facebook. Antetokounmpo was slated to play in the tournament for his home nation of Greece. He will still travel to China to attend the tournament. Here was the Greek Freak’s full statement: I want everyone to be […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo could be in the running to cash in big in his next sneaker endorsement deal. The lanky Milwaukee Bucks forward is making a mere $25,000 a year under Nike to wear his branded sneakers, but they’re a result of a four-year deal he signed with the shoe and apparel brand with the intentions […]

Former teammates Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant are tied as the early favorites to win the Most Valuable Player award next season, according to SportsInsights. Despite having gone separate ways, each of them ended up as MVPs of their own this past season, as the Oklahoma City Thunder point guard managed to win his first […]

Greece and Montenegro figured in a tightly-contested affair as they prepare for EuroBasket 2017. The Greeks won the exhibition game, 83-81. Captain of the winning team Giannis Antetokounmpo displayed his usual all-around force, registering 20 points on 10-of-14 shooting to go along with nine rebounds and three assists. While those numbers would slightly pale in […]

Earlier this offseason, it was announced that Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was named to the captain of the Greece national men’s basketball team. However, John Hobbs of talkbasket.net is reporting that Antetokounmpo will not be able to play in the team’s upcoming Eurobasket games due to a prior commitment to his tour in […]

As the 2017-18 NBA season approaches, teams are filling out their rosters in anticipation for training camp. Over the last few years, one of the many traditions leading up to the new season has been NBA 2K releasing player ratings on social media. With Kyrie Irving named NBA 2K18’s cover athlete, Giannis Antetokounmpo has released […]

Since July 2013, Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward Giannis Antetokoumpo has represented his country in international competition over the years. According to John Hobbs of Talkbasket.net, the 22-year-old has officially been declared the new captain of the Greek national basketball team: Olympiacos veteran Vangelis Mantzaris has declared that Giannis Antetokounmpo is the new leader of the […]

In his fourth season in the league, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo experienced a breakout season that saw him earn the Most Improved Player award. Despite that, Antetokoumpo stated during an interview that he believes he can capture the award again next season. “If I win the MVP, I can win the Most Improved.” The […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has had a well-deserved offseason after a groundbreaking year with the Milwaukee Bucks, which earned him the Most Improved Player award this past season. But it was only a matter of time before questions about his potential long-term loyalty to his team would come up, drawing comparisons to his friend, Kevin Durant, during […]

Through his first four years, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has developed into one of the risings stars in the league. In complete hindsight, the selection of Antetokounmpo at the 15th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft looks like a huge steal. The Dallas Mavericks were one of the teams in the 14 selections […]

In wake of how things unfolded with the Utah Jazz involving Gordon Hayward leaving to the Boston Celtics, it has shifted the attention toward All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo possibly going the same route with the Milwaukee Bucks once his current deal expires. With all of those speculations beginning to start up around Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s coming out party didn’t go unnoticed during the 2016-17 season, winning the KIA Most Improved Player award during the NBA Awards Show and becoming one of only five players to lead his team in all five major statistical categories. The Greek Freak built on a sensational 2015-16 season to put up career-bests in every […]

It didn’t take freshly-minted NBA champion and Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant long to send congratulatory remarks to some of those who took home trophies during the first-ever NBA Awards Show. Durant even offered his praises on ex-OKC Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook in a written post on his YouTube channel, reminding everyone that he had […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Most Improved Player of the 2016-17 season, edging out Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz for the coveted award. Antetokounmpo became only the fifth player in NBA history to lead his team in all the five major statistical categories, putting up career-bests […]

The NBA on Monday morning announced the selections for both All-Defensive teams for the 2016-17 season. This list includes many familiar faces earning the nomination to be considered among the top defensive players in the league with players from nine different teams selected as the San Antonio Spurs were the only organization to have multiple representatives, according […]

The United States men’s basketball team has dominated the international game over the last several years regaining their status as the top country in the world. However, it has also put a large target on their backs as the team to beat by every other nation in the world. In light of that, Milwaukee Bucks‘ […]

It is no secret that Giannis Antetokounmpo has emerged into an NBA player everyone should keep their eyes on the next few years. The Greek Freak elevated his level of play to become an NBA All-Star last season, and it seems his accolades will not be stopping there. Recently, Antetokounmpo expressed his thought on exactly what he is […]

Each offseason, much of the headlines are about the free agency of players, as well as roster changes made by NBA teams. This summer is no different, as some big names are up for grabs and will test the market. However, which company players will sign shoe deals with is also something worth keeping an eye […]

With the NBA Finals starting tomorrow night, fans have been giving their take on who they think will win it all this year. Some of the league’s players and coaches also chimed in on the hot topic and gave their picks. One of them is Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward Giannis Anetokounmpo, who recently appeared on […]

When he declared for the NBA Draft back in 2013, Giannis Antetokounmpo did not have a lot of people believing that he can turn out to be the player that he has become. There were 14 other teams that passed up on him before the Milwaukee Bucks decided to take a chance and select him […]

In what seems to be the season of the European renaissance in the NBA game, the league announced the three finalists for the Most Improved Player award. Milwaukee Bucks hybrid forward/guard Giannis Antetokounmpo, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, and Utah Jazz big dipper Rudy Gobert are the final trio from which one will come out the 2016-17 […]

FIBA has changed its World Cup qualifying schedule, and the U.S. Men’s Basketball Team will look very different as a result. This doesn’t mean that our NBA players will no longer participate in Olympics competition, but it has forced the NBA’s hand due to a conflict of schedule. The World Cup generally consisted of tournament […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo waited until the second quarter to take over Game 4 of the Milwaukee Bucks best-of-seven series against the Toronto Raptors, but he did so in emphatic fashion. After playing the part of a rim protector for the first few minutes of the game, The Greek Freak started making his presence felt at the offensive […]

Things seemed to be moving back in place for the Toronto Raptors after a Game 2 win against the Milwaukee Bucks, but the deer flipped the script in Game 3 on Thursday and managed a resounding 104-77 win at home to go up 2-1 in the series. It was yet another ghastly night from the […]

Starting in his first ever All-Star game and a leading candidate for the Most Improved Player award, Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has quickly emerged this season as a burgeoning superstar in the NBA. Antetokounmpo has shown flashes of his potential in the past but this season he is beginning to put it all together and helped […]