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2025 is shaping up to be quite a lucrative year for the NBA. With the league’s current TV contract with ESPN and Turner Sports expiring that season, the NBA is aiming to triple their asking price, shooting for a nine-year, $75 billion deal that would net them $8.3 billion annually, according to CNBC’s Jabari Young […]

The Toronto Raptors have become part of a fascinating story. One of the most famous families in the NBA right now is the Antetokounmpo family. Former immigrants from Nigeria are living the American dream. The most famous brother, Giannis Antetokounmpo, led the Milwaukee Bucks to a championship this past summer. He was joined by his […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo recently toured Greece to parade the NBA championship trophy in different cities. But now, he’s witnessed an even more significant milestone in his home country. Giannis was in Greece to personally see her mother, Veronica Antetokounmpo, finally get awarded Greek citizenship. Giannis’ brother, Alex Antetokounmpo, was also bestowed the same […]

Not too long ago, Shaquille O’Neal relinquished the “Superman” nickname to Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. It was a huge gesture of respect coming from the Hall of Fame center, considering how he rejected the idea of Dwight Howard being referred to as the “Man of Steel” during his prime years. Such reverence also had […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is having an absolutely enjoyable offseason. He has every right to. After winning his first NBA title, he’s allowed to do practically anything he wants. He can even replace Pope Francis for all we care. After parading the Larry O’Brien Trophy around his home country of Greece and hanging out […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was the biggest winner of the past NBA season, and it’s not even close. The Milwaukee Bucks star has secured his place in history as a proven title winner capable of reaching a championship gear few others have matched. But there’s little doubt that all of his on-court success is secondary to Giannis […]

Bobby Portis is feeling the love in Milwaukee. The Bucks forward has been a fan favorite throughout his first season with the team, and the love will probably remain permanent after winning the NBA championship. Portis sat down with The Athletic’s Shams Charania to discuss a handful of topics, including what it’s been like dealing […]

Drake made waves over the weekend after the much-anticipated release of his latest studio album. The NBA world also took notice of the Grammy Award-winning rapper’s CLB album with the likes of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo getting a shoutout in one of Drake’s tracks. Drake has since spoken out about the reason behind his […]

After winning his first NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks a couple of months ago, Giannis Antetokounmpo is definitely on top of the world. Right after the NBA Finals, the two-time MVP was seen appearing at an AEW match, strolling the streets of Greece with the championship trophy, and just having the time of his […]

The Milwaukee Bucks, lest we forget, are the defending champions. Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a monster performance in the NBA Finals, cementing his status as one of the league’s greatest to ever play. They brought back nearly everyone from that title-winning team, and yet fans seem to forget about them when it comes to Finals predictions. […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo just won his first NBA title in 2021 and is having himself quite a summer. Now he seems to have his eyes set on another top prize. That would be winning the gold medal at EuroBasket 2022. The Greek Freak hinted at his participation in the event on Twitter: Taking […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is living large these days. The Bucks star won his first NBA title thanks to a historic Finals MVP performance, and he has had himself quite the summer to celebrate. The Greek Freak took his trophies to Greece and was also recently a special guest at an AEW show. Furthermore, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are doing everything in their power to keep their superstar happy. On top of signing him to a record-breaking supermax extension worth $228 million last year, it looks like the Bucks are planning another huge move to get on the good side of Giannis Antetokounmpo. On Thursday, the Bucks shared a handful […]

LeBron James might be the NBA’s biggest earner on Instagram, but it looks like Giannis Antetokounmpo is making his own name on the mean streets of TikTok. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar is making the video-sharing social media platform his domain and he’s getting paid quite a lot for it. In a recent poll compiled by […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo effectively shut down all the talks of him leaving Cream City when he signed his supermax extension with the Milwaukee Bucks last December. Apparently, though, fans have Jrue Holiday to thank for that. According to Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry, Holiday made a huge impact on Antetokounmpo right off the bat, showing the Greek […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd couldn’t care less about the recent Giannis Antetokounmpo book that made some controversial allegations against him. The said book–titled “Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP”–was written by sports writer Mirin Fader, which is why Kidd is not making a big deal out of it since it’s not […]

Jason Kidd made his first appearance in front of the media on Friday as the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. While he faced many different questions, one that took center stage was Giannis Antetokounmpo’s book, which portrays Kidd as someone who Giannis didn’t like during his time in charge of the Milwaukee Bucks. […]

As the fans went wild during Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo’s visit at AEW, so was the Greek Freak when he met most of professional wrestling’s icons. The Bucks superstar looked really happy when he met his childhood heroes. He was starstruck together with his brother Thanasis Antetokounmpo as they posed for a photo with […]

When All Elite Wrestling (AEW) visited Milwaukee, an unexpected guest made his entrance, it was Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. The fans went crazy as the Bucks superstar made his entrance towards the wrestling ring. As Giannis walked, people were chanting “MVP” towards their hometown hero. Huge pop at AEW taping tonight with an […]

When the Milwaukee Bucks won the 2020-21 NBA championship, Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the Finals MVP as he averaged 35.2 points, 13.2 rebounds, and 5.0 assists, but the legendary Oscar Robertson believes Jrue Holiday was the real difference-maker for Milwaukee. On a recent episode of the Knuckleheads podcast, the Bucks legend revealed his thoughts on […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made a no-brainer decision on Tuesday: extending head coach Mike Budenholzer. It’s not a long time ago when Budenholzer’s future in Milwaukee was in doubt. After all, the team has repeatedly failed in the postseason even with Giannis Antetokounmpo playing at an elite level. In 2020-21, however, the stars aligned for the […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is an NBA superstar and now a champion as well, so it’s no surprise he has his own line of merchandise with Nike. However, it seems former Bucks teammate P.J. Tucker isn’t impressed. Tucker took to social media to post his reaction to seeing Giannis’ Nike line in a store. […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar and reigning Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is on top of the NBA right now. Nevertheless, it seems like he still isn’t getting the respect he deserves in his own household. Giannis recently posted a photo of himself on Instagram as he tried to engage his followers with a bit of banter. The […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is now one proud sports team owner after he joined the Milwaukee Brewers’ ownership group. However, when it comes to baseball, the Milwaukee Bucks star knows he has a LOT of learning to do. Talking about the news of his stake on the Brewers, Giannis poked fun at himself and his less-than-ideal baseball […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has had a terrific offseason after winning the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns. The NBA Finals MVP has enjoyed every second of it after signing a massive extension to keep him in Milwaukee for a long time. Well, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN, Giannis is purchasing a stake […]

LeBron James is no longer that best player in the NBA. There, I said it. But the Los Angeles Lakers star certainly thinks he still is, or should at least be in the running. ESPN recently released results from a poll of anonymous NBA executives and scouts, asking them a handful of questions about the […]

James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets had a frustrating 2020-21 NBA season. They were the preseason favorites to represent the Eastern Conference in the 2021 NBA Finals but got tripped up by Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the playoffs. The reality was a bitter pill to swallow for the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has not shied away from the public spotlight whatsoever since he led the Milwaukee Bucks to the 2021 NBA championship, and that continued Wednesday as he walked the streets of Greece to surprise unexpecting passerby. From his memorable run to Chick-Fil-A, to rapping with friends on Instagram Live following his 50-point opus in […]

The Antetokounmpo family is having its moment. First it was Giannis Antetokounmpo being named the NBA MVP, not once but twice. Then it was Kostas Antetokounmpo winning a championship ring during his stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. Giannis followed that up with a ring of his own this past season with the Milwaukee Bucks, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has undoubtedly turned himself into the most likeable player in the NBA. The Milwaukee Bucks star owns a famed rags to riches story, stayed loyal to his small-market team, and has such a childlike innocence you can’t help but admire. Clearly, Antetokounmpo has kept that same energy ever since his rookie season. In […]

The 2020-21 NBA season gave a storybook ending for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. But in an alternate universe, the Brooklyn Nets might have changed the narrative. The Nets were famously just a Kevin Durant shoe size away from beating the Bucks in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. The thought still wasn’t […]

There’s something sweet about collecting cards that have a significant meaning to them. Some prefer collecting cards with cool stories behind them, while others go for those numbered cards that match the player’s jersey. In the case of Giannis Antetokounmpo card collectors, it’s hunting down those insane pulls from his recent championship season. We take […]

Milwaukee Bucks fans breathed a sigh of relief before the beginning of last season as Giannis Antetokounmpo signed a five-year, $228 million extension to commit to the franchise. It paid off for both sides as the Bucks were the last team standing when the dust settled. Now it appears they may be starting the new […]

At this point of his career, LeBron James can only be fully motivated by one person: LeBron James. LeBron has heard it all. The praises, the invectives, the comparisons, the hairline jokes, and of course, JR Smith’s drunken diatribes. But kidding aside, The King previously said he doesn’t need to prove anything to anyone anymore. […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is still basking in the glory of his first-ever NBA title. The Greek Freak has been celebrating all over the place, including in Greece and Las Vegas, and he just recently received a special message from his childhood idol. That would be Arsenal legend Thierry Henry: We surprised @Giannis_An34 with […]

Dirk Nowitzki is arguably the best player from Europe who took over the NBA. In his basketball career, he achieved multiple awards. His trophy case includes one MVP, NBA championship, and a Finals MVP. Furthermore, to go alongside his NBA achievements, he also won a bronze medal during the 2002 FIBA World Championship while representing […]

Shaquille O’Neal recently gave away the “Superman” nickname to Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Milwaukee Bucks star is already living up to it on and off the court. As wildfires continue to ravage his native Greece, specifically Athens, the Bucks forward stepped up like a true MVP to help the victims who were evacuated from their […]

Many have attempted but only Giannis Antetokounmpo has been deemed worthy to take on the mantle of Superman—according to Shaquille O’Neal at least. Sorry, Dwight Howard. In his Instagram post, the Hall of Fame center recently bestowed the Milwaukee Bucks superstar with the proverbial keys to his Kryptonian ship, giving up the nickname Shaq has […]

Dwight Howard played a key role for the Los Angeles Lakers during their historic title run in 2020. LA missed the services of the veteran big man this past season as he spent the campaign playing alongside Joel Embiid in Philadelphia. Another thing the Lakers missed about Howard is his unique sense of humor. Howard […]