Giannis Antetokounmpo Articles - Page 36

I can very clearly remember how Brooklyn Nets fans got a little bit too excited during a preseason matchup between their team and the Milwaukee Bucks. Some supporters were quick to heap praise on Ben Simmons after the new Nets star flexed his defensive prowess on Giannis Antetokounmpo. It seems like Giannis heard all that […]

The Milwaukee Bucks entered the 2022-23 season with championship aspirations, and through two games this season, they have proven why. The Bucks opened their season with a tight win over the Philadelphia 76ers, and followed that up with a dominant victory over the Houston Rockets. More winning should come for the Bucks as the season […]

There are few players in the history of the NBA that possess the same level of commitment to the game that the late, great Kobe Bryant had. You could say that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of them. If you ask him, however, Giannis would much prefer to leave Kobe out of the […]

Google just released their latest commercial for the Google Pixel 7, and it came at the perfect time with the new NBA season kicking off. It was a pretty epic commercial, too. So much so, that even Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo literally got sidetracked by the ad during a recent press interview. The best […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are looking to return to the NBA Finals after losing to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Milwaukee was coming off a championship heading into last season, but an injury to star Khris Middleton derailed their playoff run. Let’s look at some NBA odds and the Bucks’ over/under win total […]

If you are a rookie and meeting just the reigning NBA MVP for the first time in a scrimmage, it’s probably not the best idea to go up to that dude and talk junk in his face. But that was exactly what Milwaukee Bucks two-way forward Sandro Mamukelashvili once did just before the 2021-22 NBA […]

It’s truly scary to think that two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo could get even better. He’s one of the most dominant players in the NBA, but the Milwaukee Bucks superstar is far from satisfied. In a recent interview with Eric Niehm of The Athletic, The Greek Freak revealed that he’s worked extremely hard in the offseason […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are entering the 2022-23 season with championship hopes. They won the title in 2021, but the team failed to return to the NBA Finals after losing to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals in 2022. The Bucks will always be contenders as long as Giannis Antetokounmpo is healthy. The Greek […]

It’s official. The Chicago Bulls have signed Kostas Antetokounmpo to the team. Does this also mean that his big brother will be coming to Chicago in the near future? The Bulls made the announcement on their official Twitter page following their decision to sign the 6-foot-10 power forward to a two-way deal (h/t the Bulls on […]

The Brooklyn Nets are hoping for a better season after flaming out in the first round of the NBA playoffs last year. Much of that hinges on the Nets star point guard Ben Simmons. Simmons sat out all of last season dealing with mental and physical issues. Things have not got any easier for this […]

One of the small-market champions who are not given too much attention in the national media, the Milwaukee Bucks are coming out with a vengeance in their 2022-23 campaign. Winning it all in 2021 was inspiring for any NBA fan, but the Bucks deserve more limelight and segments on the regular NBA shows, as they […]

The Milwaukee Bucks took on the Brooklyn Nets in a high-profile preseason encounter on Wednesday night. It may have been a non-bearing game, but there sure was a lot riding on the matchup between two of the top sides in the Eastern Conference this season. Nets fans got a little bit too excited when they […]

The Milwaukee Bucks just played two games in Abu Dhabi against the Atlanta Hawks and although it ended in two losses, it’s clear fans absolutely love Giannis Antetokounmpo, which is no surprise. The Greek Freak was a healthy scratch on Saturday but fans really wanted to see the former MVP play, chanting his name. Antetokounmpo’s […]

The 2022-23 fantasy basketball season is upon us. Drafts are already underway, and many fantasy owners are wondering who they will use some of their top picks on this year. With that in mind, it feels like a good time to unveil our top fantasy basketball power forwards rankings for the upcoming season. Power forward […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo knows what it’s like to be seen as an otherworldly basketball force. Victor Wembanyama might take that mantle from him in the next decade. The Milwaukee Bucks star was asked about the immense fanfare being paid to the French teenager as his highlight reels going up against the G League Ignite squad have […]

There’s probably no more imposing presence in the NBA these days than a 6’11 Giannis Antetokounmpo running at you full speed. The two-time MVP has evolved from a lanky forward to a muscular, athletic beast who imposes his will upon even the biggest of centers in the league. And it’s worked for the Bucks, who’ve […]

Jae Crowder is still on the Phoenix Suns after the two sides agreed on a plan to seek a trade ahead of training camp, but it’s not as if there are no suitors for the veteran forward. The Milwaukee Bucks are one of the teams with interest in Crowder, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. Marc […]

When the Milwaukee Bucks selected a raw prospect from Greece with the No. 15 pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, it was hard to imagine that player would become one of the best in the NBA. Not only did Giannis Antetokounmpo turn out to be the franchise’s star, but he also is one of the […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant certainly left his mark on the next generation of basketball players. He was definitely an inspiration behind the rise of Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo into superstardom, and the two-time MVP made sure to pay his utmost respect for the legendary Black Mamba. Before the Bucks’ preseason tilt against […]

Fantasy basketball season is very nearly upon us. Drafts have begun taking place across many folks leagues, and if they haven’t they will be shortly. With draft boards being set in stone, it feels like a good time to take a look at the top fantasy basketball centers for the 2022-23 season. The center position […]

There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding the recently-published NBA GM survey as it polled executives from around the league over their predictions for the 2022-23 season. One particular category that stood out was regarding the best power forward in the game today — an honor that belongs to none other than Milwaukee Bucks superstar […]

Most people believe Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is a very skilled basketball player. In fact, he is considered by many to be the best current NBA player. However, he has faced some criticism as of late. But Giannis does not care. Antetokounmpo got brutally honest on being skilled in the NBA, per Ballislife.com on […]

There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding projected 2023 No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama. Apparently, the hype could be all real with the French phenom already drawing comparisons to none other than Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo. Wembanyama is currently listed at 7-foot-3 and 209 pounds, which is somewhat similar to the body make-up Giannis […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are on a mission to reclaim the NBA championship they last won in 2021. The Greek Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo fronts the squad again, fresh from a stint at the 2022 FIBA Eurobasket. Flanking him are Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, and Brook Lopez. Is that a deep enough core to carry the Bucks […]

Gilbert Arenas is one of the most controversial figures in NBA history. Despite all that he’s done throughout what was a colorful career (and after), one of his more recent hot takes completely blew up. It’s no surprise that the former three-time All-Star’s comments took on a life of its own, considering he said that […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo made a hilarious confession in reference to former San Antonio Spurs big man Tim Duncan on Saturday. "When I retire from this game I want to disappear. I want to go somewhere where they're not going to know me… I want to be like Tim Duncan. Where the hell is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping that a coaching change will help them make it back to the playoffs this season. In that sense, it’s clear that their new head coach, Darvin Ham, has some lofty expectations surrounding him as he enters his first season at the helm of the Lakers. Ham built a reputation […]

It has been two years, but Anthony Davis has not forgotten one bit. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar still believes in his heart that he was robbed of the 2020 Defensive Player of the Year award — a title that currently and forever will belong to Giannis Antetokounmpo. In a recent interview, Davis himself revealed […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has already achieved so much in his career. He’s already won back-to-back MVP titles as well as an NBA championship. Nevertheless, it is clear that Giannis has no intention of resting on his laurels. In a recent press conference, Antetokounmpo reveals how motivated he remains to be at this point in his career. […]

Stephen Curry seemed like he couldn’t believe it when he was told Giannis Antetokounmpo called him the best player in the world. Not because the prospect of that lavish praise coming from another player with a claim to basketball’s individual throne is so outlandish, though. Instead, the Golden State Warriors superstar just misunderstood the question […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Stephen Curry both had the opportunity to take down the Boston Celtics in the playoffs last season. After his team came up short on the road in Game 7 and the Golden State Warriors won the title on Boston’s home floor, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar knows exactly who should be considered the […]

Season 2 of The Kardashians just launched on Thursday and as usual, there’s been a lot of buzz surrounding the mega-hit reality show. So much so, that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo seems to want in on the action. Giannis recently had an encounter with “Kris Jenner” and he took full advantage of the opportunity […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the franchise cornerstone for the Milwaukee Bucks, but this organization doesn’t win an NBA title in 2021 without Khris Middleton. He is the right-hand man to the Greek Freak and a very important piece to their squad on both ends of the floor. 2022-23 is the final year of his $177 million […]

You have to admit that there are few nicknames in the NBA that are catchier than “Greek Freak.” It also cannot be denied that it does have some negative connotations to it as well. If you ask Giannis Antetokounmpo himself, however, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar admits that he doesn’t really mind being called as such. […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetkounmpo busted out a highly contentious celebration back in 2019 as they hosted LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Giannis caught fire in that game, and after hitting a career-high fifth 3-pointer on the evening, Antetokounmpo decided to crown himself. More than a few folks saw this gesture as a […]

Born in Santa Monica, California, Jack Black is a big fan of the Los Angeles Lakers. However, even the Hollywood superstar/Tenacious D frontman can’t help but swoon over Milwaukee Bucks talisman Giannis Antetokounmpo. So much so, that Black decided to honor the six-time All-Star at a recent concert. After professing his Lakers fandom, Black revealed […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the biggest superstars in the NBA today. It’s also a known fact that the former back-to-back league MVP has a lot of love for his brothers, who are also trying to make their way in the league. This is exactly why Giannis will be proud to know that younger brother […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo just returned home to the United States after an ultimately disappointing end to his EuroLeague campaign with Greece. He had a lot of reason to celebrate, though, as his loving wife turned 30 on Saturday. Unsurprisingly, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar made sure to get his groove on. It was a special occasion and […]

LOS ANGELES – The NBA has seen international success for years now, but it’s currently booming like never before. Led by the current faces in Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Doncic, the league’s best are increasingly coming and developing from overseas. In the eyes of former Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic, it’s a […]