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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had possibly his worst game of this young season on Sunday, but that didn’t stop him from having a highlight-reel block against the Dallas Mavericks. The Greek Freak emphatically rejected 7-footer Salah Mejri, swatting his layup attempt with authority for one his two blocked shots in the game (the rest of the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been doing the majority of the dunking during this game, but it didn’t take long for Bojan Bogdanovic to give him a little taste of his own medicine. The Brooklyn Nets shooting guard did not hesitate to throw it down on the Milwaukee Bucks star, taking one dribble off the curl and […]

Vine isn’t dead yet, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks Twitter account reminded everyone Saturday night. The Greek Freak dunked three times in the first quarter vs. the Brooklyn Nets, including these two highlight finishes well above the rim. Giannis says Vine ain't dead yet!! #OwnTheFuture https://t.co/GpcEQ1LeMI — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) October 30, 2016 Giannis […]

During the first quarter of his team’s preseason game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, Milwaukee Bucks‘ guard/forward Giannis Antetokounmpo showed why he’ll be one of the hardest players to stop this season. After his smaller defender got caught defending him one-on-one, the “Greek Freak” quickly drew a double-team but still managed to maneuver […]

The annual front office survey is upon us with the start of the regular season only a week away and general managers around the league responded to 48 different questions about the best teams, players, coaches, fans, offseason moves, amongst other topics. They were not allowed to vote for their own team or personnel. Percentages are based […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo keeps impressing this preseason — showing a flash of brilliance with this spin move on Monta Ellis for an easy two-handed dunk to put his team on the board early in the first quarter of Wednesday’s 101-83 loss to the Indiana Pacers. The Greek Freak was in full effect, dropping 20 points and six […]

The Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive controversially stated earlier this week that he is not to blame for any dysfunction during his tenure. Ranadive claimed that when he bought the franchise, he had to fast-track the hiring process due to a lack of personnel, as per Sam Amick of USA Today: “I walked in, and […]

Greek basketball sensation Giannis Antetokounmpo writes a regular blog with EuroHoops, in which he discusses a variety of subjects. As part of this week’s entry, the 21-year-old point forward discussed his hopes of eventually winning a championship with the Milwaukee Bucks. Antetokounmpo made it clear that he respects legendary players who stay loyal to their […]

The Milwaukee Bucks‘ Giannis Antetokounmpo may have the most difficult name to pronounce in the NBA. During Monday night’s preseason game between the Bucks and the Chicago Bulls at the United Center, the home team’s game commentator, Stacey King, attempted to state the 6-foot-11 forward’s name, but it turned out sounding extremely different from how it should be. […]

The NBA hosts the All-Star Weekend every February where its brightest stars showcase their talents in a variety of contests culminated by the All-Star Game. The starters are selected through fan votes, while the reserves, on the other hand, are picked by coaches from their respective conferences. This is where a player’s actual performance and his team’s standing for the first half […]

The last decade has been a rough one for both the Milwaukee Bucks and its fans. Despite the talented rosters they’ve had the recent years, the Deers have managed to advance to the Conference Finals only once from the seven times they entered the playoffs since 2001. Taking that into account, the organization knew that sooner or […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo may not be the best person to deliver a joke, but this time, he was able to make a few people laugh. After his failed a “knock-knock” at Milwaukee Bucks media day, he jokingly referred himself as a “7-foot point guard” which he later changed to “an almost 7-foot point guard.” The “Greek Freak” […]

Our friends over at AthletiQA.com are having discussions around Who’s got next with the departure of some of the greatest NBA Athletes. AthletiQA.com is an intelligent and social sports Q&A website where athletes, experts, and fans, are having discussions on the hottest and most relevant sports topics. Check them out at www.athletiqa.com. Here is what […]

At Bucks Media Day, recent veteran signing Jason Terry compared his new teammate, guard/forward hybrid Giannis Antetokounmpo, to one of the NBA greats — Scottie Pippen. Antetokounmpo took the comparison in full stride, via Charles F. Gardner of the Journal Sentinel: “Jason Terry has said a lot of things lately,” he said. “I don’t know if he’s giving me […]

If Jason the “Jet” Terry ever runs out of fuel, he can always cop the “Mouth” as a new nickname – the man can talk for hours, no matter the topic. It was no different during Media Day, when he shut down the notion that Milwaukee Bucks swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo was similar to his former Atlanta […]

Media Days are upon us and it’s the time to sound off on wild predictions and hopes for the year – and apparently bad jokes as well. Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was up in the hot seat and attempted to tell a knock-knock joke which had “no, don’t do it!” written all over it. Take […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was supposed to be a draft-and-stash back in 2013, until the Milwaukee Bucks decided to roll the dice on the freakishly long and athletic Greek. The move paid off for the Bucks, and now, it’s time for Antetokounmpo to get paid. $100 million for four years is a lot of money, but the […]

Sacrifice is at the heart of every champion. A necessary ingredient that can sometimes be hard to find in multi-million dollar professional athletes. Milwaukee Bucks just found out their best player is putting his team first above all else. Giannis Antetokounmpo agreed to a four-year, $100 million extension Monday to stay in Milwaukee. That’s more money than Antetokounmpo […]

Three years ago, Giannis Antetokounmpo stepped into the United States from Greece. He was supposed to be a draft-and-stash option for Milwaukee, but when opportunity came knocking, he made sure to grab it and his effort was rewarded recently by the team. Antetokounmpo signed a four-year $100 million deal with the team that drafted him […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is truly a rags to riches NBA story. The NBA’s newest $100 million man was nothing even remotely close to a millionaire growing up in Acropolis, Greece. Antetokounmpo and his brother, Thanasis, had to do some unbelievable things to survive the harsh living conditions they endured in their youth. Via Adrian Wojnarowski of […]

Milwaukee Bucks swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo has it all figured out. The 6-foot-11 small forward was seen at Costco Wholesale shopping for a giant teddy bear for his girlfriend, whose birthday was on Saturday, according to TMZ Sports. If you’ve gone to Costco anytime this year, you’re probably familiar with their signature 53-inch plush bear often […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwauke Bucks have agreed to a four-year, $100 million extension, according sources via The Vertical. Only 21 years old, the Greek forward holds one of the most promising futures among young players in the league. His team, which drafted him 15th overall in 2013, has now rewarded him with a contract […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo, a definite NBA star in the making had a message to deliver through his Facebook page. The Greek Freak is a great hope for the Milwaukee Bucks while being just 21 years old. He will be entering his 4th NBA season and expectations are high. An athletic monster, cable of playing various positions […]

Coming off an impressive 2015-16 NBA season, Milwaukee Bucks guard-forward hybrid Giannis Antetokounmpo has a chance to join a select group of players in 2016-17. Let’s talk some numbers Antetokounmpo’s averages of 16.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game made his fantasy basketball owners very happy this past season. According to […]

Though not being able to sign the players part of their wishlist the past couple of years, one team that has been trying to lure big name free agents is the Phoenix Suns. Two years ago, they made a pitch to Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James, and last summer, to LaMarcus Aldridge. Even if they […]

Over the past few years, the NBA has had a tremendous increase of international players bringing their talents to the league. This goes to show how the popularity of basketball has grown around the world. A perfect example is this year’s Rio Olympics, where a record 47 players from the association are competing and representing […]

The Milwaukee Bucks announced on Tuesday that Former Oregon State coach Craig Robinson will be joining the team as VP of player and organizational development. There is no secret that Robinson is the brother of First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama’s brother in law. Robinson’s resume boasts of being a two-time Ivy League […]

Over the weekend, alongside his brother Thanasis, Giannis Antetokounmpo was interviewed by OTEtv, a Greek television service. The pair discussed several subjects surrounding their life in the NBA, and in Thanasis’ case, attempting to establish himself in a regular rotation spot. Something that really stood out in the interview was their gushing admiration of Kobe […]

In many countries, the idea of being obliged to serve in the military is a foreign concept. That’s not the case in Greece, the home of NBA brothers Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo. As per Naftemporiki, the Greek Freak and his sibling reported for duty with the Armor Branch Training Center in Avlona, Athens on Wednesday, […]

This year’s free agency may be drying up now, but from what we’ve seen the past couple of days, anything and everything can happen. This is the reason why it has also dominated social media these days. However, there is already some anticipation for next year’s sweepstakes as some of the biggest names in the […]

Kristaps Porzingis was in Athens, Greece with both Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Giannis Antetokounmpo the other day playing some streetball. They had a great time dancing while playing a nice, friendly game. #Antetokounbros_athens @Giannis_An34, @Thanasis_ante43, @kporzee and friends play basketball & dance the same time! pic.twitter.com/SP7QY1abdW — Eurohoops (@Eurohoopsnet) May 29, 2016 It’s unfortunate that we […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo may be a versatile phenom at 21 years of age, but that doesn’t mean he won’t be looking for ways to get better over the offseason. The Milwaukee Bucks‘ forward captured national attention when he posted five triple-doubles after the All-Star Break. The increase in statistical production coincided with Antetokounmpo’s move to point-forward, where […]