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Note: This article was written in March, 2020. LOS ANGELES – LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night, 113-103. The game brought forth spectacular showings from two of the leading candidates for the season’s MVP award. James finished with 37 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks took a hard loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. In a battle of the two top seeds in the NBA, the Lakers would win 113-103. The 2018-2019 MVP would score 32 points, grab 11 rebounds and dish out six assists in a losing effort, but that didn’t […]

Shortly after the Milwaukee Bucks fell short to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, Giannis Antetokounmpo and brother Thanasis got into a heated NSFW Greek exchange with a fan as they made their way back to the locker room at Staples Center. Watch the footage below: There aren’t any translations for what the Antetokounmpo brothers […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers secured perhaps their best win of the season on Friday night at the Staples Center with the team getting the best of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. One of the main reasons for the Lakers’ success against arguably the best team in the league was the impressive […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo gave Milwaukee Bucks fans a big scare after he suffered a scary fall in the fourth quarter of their Friday night match against the Los Angeles Lakers. Attacking the basket late in the final period, Antetokounmpo muscled his way through Avery Bradley who eventually fell after getting bumped. The Greek Freak dunked the […]

When Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is determined to get to the rim, there’s not many who can stop him — Dwight Howard knows that all too well after Friday’s game. The Los Angeles Lakers center was a victim of an elite blend of size, strength, athleticism and finesse when Antetokoumpo drove on him with […]

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley isn’t a fan of the people who are pushing the LeBron James MVP narrative. Barkley says Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is the MVP, and it’s not even close. “You’re an idiot if you vote for LeBron over Giannis for MVP,” Charles Barkley told Dan Le Batard and Stugotz […]

The 2019-20 NBA season is heading into its final stretch with the debate for who will win MVP really starting to heat up. Giannis Antetokoumpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is currently the frontrunner, and understandably so, he isn’t alone in this race for MVP. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James starting to make a strong […]

On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will host Giannis Antetokounmpo and the league-leading Milwaukee Bucks at the Staples Center. It will be a battle between the team with the best record in the NBA and the squad sitting atop the Western Conference. Along with this matchup being a potential NBA Finals preview, it will […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith took a bold stance on free agency, claiming Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo “will leave” the franchise if the team fails to make the NBA Finals this season. During a panel in the Sloan Sports Conference, Smith used the typical “a little bird told me” to ratchet up the free agency […]

Friday is going to be a fun night at Staples Center, as LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers host Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. Giannis and the Bucks defeated LeBron, Anthony Davis and the Lakers earlier in the season in Milwaukee. Now, The King and The Brow are looking for some revenge against […]

LOS ANGELES – LA Clippers guard Patrick Beverley had one of the toughest routes to the NBA. His well-documented story took him from the dangerous streets of Chicago to Europe just in hopes of pursuing his NBA career. The high school star didn’t have the traditional route that guys like Stephen Curry, James Harden, or […]

While many believe reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is in the driver’s seat to repeat for the NBA’s most coveted award (in the regular season at least), the Greek Freak himself weighed in saying that perhaps the most “inspirational” player in the game right now is 35-year-old LeBron James. Giannis on being […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo recruited veteran swingman Wesley Matthews to Milwaukee this past summer. Antetokounmpo called Matthews, but he was working out and missed the call. However, Wesley called the Bucks star forward back and the rest is history. Via Eric Nehm of The Athletic: “He was working out … and called me right […]

The Philadelphia 76ers reportedly signed Al Horford in free agency this past summer because Horford has a history of defending Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo fairly well, according to Kyle Neubeck of Philly Voice. Horford’s fit with Sixers stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons has been iffy all season, and now he’s coming off the bench and […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had an interesting reaction after learning that Malcom Brogdon was heading to the Indiana Pacers as part of a sign-and trade deal. “Fu**. We gotta get somebody,” Antetokounmpo said, via Eric Nehm of The Athletic. Antetokounmpo developed a relationship with Brogdon, but he knew there was a chance that his […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are viewed as one of the strongest teams in the NBA this season, but the Miami Heat seem to have their number. With Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the charge, most analysts are predicting a deep playoff run for Milwaukee. And with an NBA-best 52-9 overall record, those predictions hold a fair amount of […]

CHARLOTTE- The Milwaukee Bucks escaped Charlotte with tough win over the scrappy Hornets bunch over the weekend. Despite the Hornets being one of the leagues least fortunate teams in the Eastern Conference, they made sure the Bucks earned their victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo finished the game with 41 points and 20 rebounds. His full arsenal of […]

For the Miami Heat, a game rarely goes by without a hugely impressive dunking exhibition by Slam Dunk Contest champion Derrick Jones Jr. On Monday night, Jones produced a sterling two-handed jam against the Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks: https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1234644397125443585 After coming into the league as an extremely raw prospect with high-flying athleticism, the […]

Kristaps Porzingis and Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week for Week 19. Porzingis averaged 26.3 points, 11.8 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game as the Dallas Mavericks went 3-1. Antetokounmpo, meanwhile, put up  28.5 points, 16.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists as the Milwaukee Bucks went 4-0: Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo and […]

A heated race is shaping up for this season’s NBA MVP Award, with most experts giving Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo a clear leg up. However, a familiar face is making a run at Giannis: Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. James, now in his 17th season of NBA service, will have his work cut […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo won’t serve as a middleman to help his team reel in Giannis Antetokounmpo in free agency, even if they have an agent in common. Antetokounmpo could potentially be up for grabs at the end of the 2020-21 season if he fails to sign a supermax extension and winds up hitting […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo showed a well-rounded array of finishes in the post during a hard-fought 93-85 win against the Charlotte Hornets. The Milwaukee Bucks star put up a career-first 40-20 game, dropping 41 points, 20 rebounds, and six assists in a close win without his partner in crime Khris Middleton. The Greek Freak finished with some […]

Reigning NBA MVP and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo dunked all over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday afternoon, both literally and figuratively. Antetokounmpo scored 41 points in addition to 20 rebounds and six assists, leading the Bucks to a 93-85 win in sensational fashion. The Greek Freak put the Hornets on notice in the fourth […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to raise the bar when it comes to MVP performances. Giannis absolutely dominated the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday afternoon, posting his first career 40-point, 20-rebound game while leading the Bucks to a 93-85 victory: Giannis Antetokounmpo in his BAG 🎒 41 PTS | 20 REB | 6 AST pic.twitter.com/PNLbmz1DF4 […]

Former NBA guard and current ESPN analyst Jalen Rose says Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo would be like Chicago Bulls legend and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan if he was 6-foot-6. Rose also said Giannis would be like Houston Rockets star point guard Russell Westbrook if he was 6-foot-3: Jalen Rose really just said Giannis […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer seemed to take shots at James Harden’s trending remarks regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s style of play. Speaking after the game, he talked of Antetokounmpo’s talent and skills, and that the organization wants him to be their identity. Bud describing Giannis after the game: "He’s obviously very very skilled, very talented, […]

James Harden’s recent comments to ESPN’s Rachel Nichols about reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo have gone viral, which stems the question, when did The Beard and The Greek Freak start beefing? The timeline isn’t all that long, so let’s revisit it and see how this piece of meat came alive. June 24, 2019: Giannis Antetokounmpo is […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo had a statement game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. His impressive showing comes after Houston Rockets guard James Harden took shot at his supposed lack of skill. With the score out of reach even before the final period, the reigning NBA MVP did not even play the […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn’t need a lot of time to carve up opposing defenses. With a 32-point performance on Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Greek Freak has set an NBA single-season record for 30-point games in less than 30 minutes played with nine. All in All, Antetokounmpo added 13 rebounds and […]

There’s a reason Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe’s nickname is Mini-LeBron. Bledsoe is built like LeBron James, except he’s a point guard at 6-foot 1. Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, during an interview with ESPN, joked that Bledsoe was born jacked and doesn’t even work out. "He don't even lift." Giannis Antetokounmpo can't believe the […]

A feud between two former NBA MVPs has been brewing for some time, with Houston Rockets guard James Harden and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo trading punches. After feeling slighted from losing out to the Greek-born Antetokounmpo for the 2018-19 MVP and later hearing the Bucks star trolling him while making his draft picks for […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young chimed in on the Giannis Antetokounmpo-James Harden beef, which was cooking on Friday after a preview of Harden’s interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols went live. Harden was asked to address the perception the league seems to have about him and his lack of appreciation, but he took it a […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum came to the defense of reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo after James Harden’s comment in a recent interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols left a sour taste in his mouth. McCollum responded to a fan implying Harden was right about his take on Antetokounmpo, saying he wished he could just […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden defended his reputation in a recent interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols, responding to some of the hearsay about him. Among the questions, Harden was asked his thoughts on Giannis Antetokounmpo choosing to go with Kemba Walker instead of him during the All-Star Draft because he needed someone “who can pass.” […]

NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson says Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is an expert at getting to the basket. Robertson says there’s more one-on-one basketball played in today’s NBA compared to when he was playing, which is good for the Bucks since they arguably have the most dominant player in the game on their […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo grew up idolizing Kobe Bryant. It is no surprise, then, other NBA players and peers feel he has the “Mamba Mentality.” Longtime NBA center Kendrick Perkins joined SportsNet’s “Tim & Sid” show to discuss the Bucks forward’s uniqueness, calling Antetokounmpo an “old school” player with a “Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett […]

Reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday in what could be a preview of the 2020 Eastern Conference Finals. Antetokounmpo says last year’s Eastern Conference Finals loss to the Raptors was on his mind throughout the entire game on Tuesday. The Bucks lost in six games after taking […]

When you think about the best players in the Eastern Conference, the first two names that come to mind are probably Giannis Antetokounmpo and — health permitting — Joel Embiid. Antetokounmpo is clearly in a class of his own, and when Embiid is actually on the floor, he is a force. But who is No. […]