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Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has always said he wants to be one of the NBA’s elite. Well, there’s no doubt he already is. But after Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game, he climbed a notch higher as he joined the elite of the elites: Michael Jordan. After leading Team LeBron to an easy 170-150 win over […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is not backing down, on and off the court. During the NBA All-Star Game, he proved as much to his Team LeBron teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo. While sitting on the bench during the game, Antetokounmpo seemingly encouraged Jokic to dance. The Nuggets big man obliged, surprising the Milwaukee Bucks forward with […]

Call Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo Mr. Perfect.  He absolutely earned that nickname during Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game. Midway through the third quarter of the contest, Antetokounmpo banked a three over Zach LaVine to cut Team Durant’s lead to just two points, 25-23. Interestingly, the shot also marked the Greek Freak’s 16th attempt from the […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the most humble players around, but even he couldn’t hold back his confident statement when he was informed of his All-Star teammates captained by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. "Do I get a hat? Do I have to wear a suit now?" – Giannis Antetokounmpo, when […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was in a merry mood after they squeezed by the Memphis Grizzlies, 112-111, on Thursday night. The Greek Freak also made sure to take advantage of the fact that they were in Memphis, grabbing some lemon pepper wings for his post-game meal. Watch Giannis drop his own version of Drake’s […]

In Thursday night’s 2021 All-Star Game Draft for Team LeBron and Team Durant, LeBron James picked Giannis Antetokounmpo as his first overall pick. This Sunday will be the first time the two have played together since the 2017 All-Star Game, which was before the format changed. The pairing of the two sparks up massive conversations […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks had a little fun with his photo from the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. Perhaps the two-time MVP recognized that his photo is pretty meme-worthy. When you see bae in the crowd 😍😇 pic.twitter.com/0Kh40mAHky — Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) March 5, 2021 Below is the actual play as […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a pretty good basketball player. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar showcased his full array of skills in one particular play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night, and let’s just say it serves as hard evidence as two why Giannis is considered as one of the best—if not the best—players in the game […]

Thursday night featured the highly-anticipated draft for the upcoming All-Star Games in Atlanta. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James had the privilege of selecting first, and unsurprisingly, the four-time NBA champ decided to take Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo as the first overall pick. The mouthwatering prospect of seeing LeBron James and Giannis play on […]

The Milwaukee Bucks‘ lone championship trophy has been longing for company inside the franchise’s trophy case since 1971. The Bucks have been through plenty of ups and downs over the years, from being lottery teams to enjoying powerhouse status in the league. Now, the Bucks are once again sitting on a lofty perch as one […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are one of the best teams in the NBA with reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way. Certainly, their hopes to win a championship are very much within reach as long as The Greek Freak is in town. Milwaukee hopes it can add another banner to its lone 1971 championship banner in […]

It just feels like the Milwaukee Bucks are on the brink of a dynasty. Their recent surge has been mainly due to the emergence of Giannis Antetokounmpo as one of the best players in the league. Behind the Greek Freak is a staggering depth chart led by All-Stars Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday. During its […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have not won an NBA championship since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar still went by the name of Lew Alcindor. But things are looking up in Milwaukee. With reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way, a multitude of Bucks news is once again considering Milwaukee as one of the favorites in the […]

There is a reason that Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is nicknamed the “Greek Freak.” The two-time reigning NBA MVP simply does things that other players cannot, which apparently includes repeatedly dunking on Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. On Tuesday evening in Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo managed to blow past Joki en route to a powerful slam […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo put up monster numbers against the Los Angeles Clippers and their All-Star pairing of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in their 105-100 victory Sunday night. Antetokounmpo was pumped after the tightly-contested win and it showed in an interview, per Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.  “It was individual pride. It is pride. […]

The LA Clippers held a 100-96 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks with just over four minutes remaining in the game. Then Kawhi Leonard and Paul George went cold as Giannis Antetokounmpo threw down the finishing touches on an impressive win. The Bucks defeated the Clippers 105-100 on Sunday afternoon behind Antetokounmpo’s monster performance with 36 […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo earned another stat line of at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists on Sunday afternoon, marking the 61st time in his career he’s accomplished the feat and tying him with Michael Jordan. In reaching sixth place on the all-time list, Giannis has accomplished at 26, which took Jordan […]

In case you missed it, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo bagged last year’s Defensive Player of the Year award (as well as his second consecutive MVP title). In Sunday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, Giannis reminded L.A. big man Ivica Zubac exactly why he is considered as one of, if not the best defender […]

Sunday night featured a marquee matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Clippers. As expected, the reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year stepped it up when the lights were the brightest, as Giannis Antetokounmpo reminded Clippers big man Serge Ibaka that defending him is never going to be an easy task. […]

The latest matchup between New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lived up to the hype, with both players leading their teams in a back-and-forth game. But in the end, it was Antetokounmpo and the Bucks that took home the win, 129-125. The reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks aren’t exactly as dominant as compared to last season and the previous one, leading many to believe that they may be on the downhill trend. But Giannis Antetokounmpo believes that the fact that they are winning close games rather than blowing other teams out is a testament that they’re actually “better” this […]

Two of the most freakish players in the NBA went head-to-head Thursday night, as the Milwaukee Bucks took on the New Orleans Pelicans. Both Zion Willamson and Giannis Antetokounmpo are basically walking highlight-makers, so seeing them face off is a sight to behold. During the first half, Williamson made an effort to slash past Giannis […]

After the Milwaukee Bucks’ win over the Minnesota Timberwolves last Tuesday, 139-112. Giannis Antetokounmpo had a genuine and emotional encounter with his Minnesota Timberwolves counterpart Karl-Anthony Towns. "I know how much he hurts. I know how hard it is to lose somebody you love and then go do your job." pic.twitter.com/6KjVma6ryE — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) […]

Tuesday night’s matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Minnesota Timberwolves featured an individual bout between two of the best players in the NBA today in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Karl-Anthony Towns. It didn’t take long before these two went head-to-head, which in one instance in the second quarter resulted in a technical foul for the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks played inspired basketball against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, thanks to a certain someone’s much-welcomed presence inside Fiserv Forum. Prior to tip-off, Bucks players Giannis Antetokounmpo and Donte DiVincenzo were treated to quite the surprise when they saw teammate Jrue Holiday inside the locker room. The 30-year-old guard, after all, had missed […]

Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton seemed to have thought of the master plan to stop Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. But everything backfired when the two-time reigning MVP started knocking down his free throws. In the Bucks’ 128-115 victory over the Kings on Sunday, Giannis got to the line 24 times and knocked down 19 […]

One lucky NBA fan shared an unforgettable moment with Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo on Friday after receiving his game-worn shoes. As the Greek Freak made his way back to the locker room at Fiserv Forum after the Bucks dispatched the Sacramento Kings, 128-115, he made sure to give a young fan a nice souvenir […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was expecting a familiar face in the post-game interview right after the Milwaukee Bucks finally snapped that ugly five-game slide against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. While talking to the media after leading his team to a 98-85 win at Fiserv Forum, The Greek Freak looked for former Bucks beat reporter Matt […]

With a 14-15 record, the Toronto Raptors are still a couple of games behind Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference standings, even if the Bucks have lost five straight. Milwaukee still sits at third place in the East with a 16-13 record, while the Raptors are in the sixth spot. But […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been noticeably silent amid the Milwaukee Bucks’ ugly five-game slide. Shortly after the Bucks came out as losers once more against the Toronto Raptors, 110-96 at Fiserv Forum on Thursday, the two-time reigning NBA MVP broke his silence and addressed his team’s woes. In a lengthy statement posted by Eric Nehm of […]

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times for the Milwaukee Bucks over the last 10 games. Only a week and a half removed from their fifth straight victory over the Denver Nuggets, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks lost to the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, continuing what is now a five-game […]

Milwaukee Bucks fans would want to tread lightly on this one as everyone’s beloved vet-turned-analyst Kendrick Perkins delivers a hot take on their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The reigning back-to-back MVP is having another terrific season as the Bucks’ leader but we all know that everyone loves to hate at someone who’s on top. Enter, Kendrick […]

Thanasis Antetokounmpo came up with one of the best highlight-reel dunks of his young NBA career on Thursday as the Milwaukee Bucks took on the Toronto Raptors. Thanasis put Raptors star Pascal Siakam on a poster in the third quarter, and it was largely made possible by an outstanding dime from his lesser-known brother, Giannis […]

Despite being one of the best, if not the best, players in the game today, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is having yet another atrocious year shooting from the charity stripe this season. This has prompted his own brother, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, to come up with a unique routine to help his big brother with his […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet has spent most of the season garnering headlines for his impressive performances on the court’s offensive end. Rewarded with a four-year deal worth $85 million in the offseason, the guard has become the team’s primary scoring weapon, as the Raptors try to get into the playoff race. Thursday night against […]

As expected, it was announced Thursday that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to be a starter for the East in the upcoming NBA All-Star Game. The reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the year celebrated his most recent milestone in style — by hitting the junebug challenge. Here’s a look at Giannis busting […]

Milwaukee Bucks senior vice president Alex Lasry will be running for Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate seat in 2022, and it like he already has the full support of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak re-tweeted Lasry’s announcement on Wednesday and shared his excitement for the Bucks executive’s venture to politics. Proud of you my brother 💪🏽 […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were initially seen as a heavy contender to come out of the Eastern Conference prior to the start of the 2020-21 season. This came after Giannis Antetokounmpo opted to sign a max contract extension along with the acquisition of veteran playmaker Jrue Holiday during the offseason. Despite the big signings, the Bucks […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo understands the “panic” amid the team’s recent slump, but he wants everyone to trust the process. The Bucks have now lost four straight games, with the latest coming against the Toronto Raptors. Despite Giannis’ game-high 34 points, Milwaukee was no match to Toronto. Put simply, the Raptors showed no fear […]