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Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo kept it real when asked about the extended absence of Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, who broke his right hand on Oct. 30. Antetokounmpo admitted that Curry’s absence has benefited the other players in the NBA: Giannis on Steph Curry: "Let me be honest with you. The players, we […]

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star and new dad Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke with SportsPulse and briefly addressed his long-term future in Milwaukee, and he stressed that winning would be the most important factor to compel him to re-up in Milwaukee. The 2018-19 MVP could hit free agency for the first time after the 2020-21 season. When host Mackenzie […]

Former United States President Barack Obama wants Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo “to be more public.” Obama believes Antetokounmpo has a lot to offer his community since he’s one of the best basketball players in the world: “I want you to be more public, Giannis, because I think you have something to give in terms […]

Fans and media piled on Milwaukee Bucks forward and All-Star captain Giannis Antetokounmpo for his questionable strategy during the recent All-Star draft between him and fellow captain LeBron James. Per Ben Golliver of the Washington Post, Antetokounmpo had one strategy going into the draft: pick the underdogs. Considering himself an underdog, the reigning league MVP […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo says Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant wasn’t just his idol, but this whole generation’s idol. Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo on Lakers’ Kobe Bryant: “He was my idol. Not just my idol, the whole generation’s idol. He was our Michael Jordan. He gave back to the game. A lot of people […]

Fatherhood is a tough business. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is beginning to learn that. Giannis’ son, Liam Charles Antetokounmpo was born on Monday, the 2019 NBA MVP announced on Twitter. Antetokoumpo joked at this year’s All-Star Weekend in Chicago that the birth of his son has proved that he is not ‘unstoppable’ “Now that […]

As we are all aware by now, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo pretty much has no filter on social media. So it doesn’t come as much of a surprise to see Antetokounmpo’s wild reaction to his old Valentine’s Day tweets: And then we got Liam 👶🏽😂 https://t.co/4NDWQ38cfJ — Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) February 14, 2020 Antetokounmpo’s […]

If Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn’t sign the supermax extension with the Milwaukee Bucks after this season ends, he can become an unrestricted free agent in 2021. Antetokounmpo’s agent, Alex Saratsis of Octagon Basketball, says the Bucks star is loyal, which is a quote Milwaukee fans love to hear: “Giannis believes in loyalty, he believes in the […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Nate McMillan had a funny message to Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of Thursday’s showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks. McMillan is hoping Antetokounmpo will miss Thursday’s showdown because of the birth of his first child. Antetokounmpo has already missed one game, however, it’s unlikely he’ll miss Thursday’s game. Nonetheless, The Pacers have played […]

At the turn of the century, the NBA All-Star game only featured two players not born in one of the 50 states. Tim Duncan, who was born in the U.S. Virgin Islands, represented the only international player on the Western Conference roster. Likewise, Democratic Republic of the Congo native, Dikembe Mutombo played alongside a team of […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was a notable absentee on Monday night when the Milwaukee Bucks took on the Sacramento Kings. The reigning Most Valuable Player winner missed his team’s 123-111 victory in order to attend to the birth of his first child. At this point, Antetokounmpo knows very little about fatherhood, but the Bucks superstar hopes to […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t play on Monday against the Sacramento Kings. Antetokounmpo and his girlfriend welcomed their first child. Giannis Antetokounmpo is officially out tonight v Sacramento (dad duties). — Kane Pitman (@KanePitman) February 10, 2020 Life is pretty good for Antetokounmpo at the moment. His Bucks have the best record in the […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is officially a dad. Antetokounmpo’s girlfriend, Mariah Danae Riddlesprigger, gave birth to the couples first child: https://twitter.com/Giannis_An34/status/1226982533482602496 Life is pretty good for Antetokounmpo at the moment. His Bucks have the best record in the NBA again, he could win his second straight MVP award and now is a proud father. […]

Superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is happy the Milwaukee Bucks’ front office didn’t make any trades at the trade deadline. The Bucks have the best record in the NBA, just like last season, and Antetokounmpo says the chemistry the team has is amazing: The Bucks have been a monster all season and Giannis says they’re the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to another victory on Thursday, edging out fellow Eastern Conference contenders, the Philadelphia 76ers, 112-101. In the process, the reigning Most Valuable Player winner also made a bit of history, joining no less than the great Wilt Chamberlain in Giannis’ latest statistical feat. 💪 Giannis joins Wilt 💪 Giannis […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks threw down a vicious putback spike after an Al Horford blocked shot. Peep the clip below to see Antetokounmpo’s nasty putback. Khris Middleton looked like he tossed an alley-oop for Antetokounmpo. Horford was able to deflect the pass but fortunately for the Bucks, it hit the backboard and Antetokounmpo […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is the first player in franchise history with 30 points, 20 rebounds and five assists in a game since the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Antetokounmpo put up 36 points, 20 rebounds and six assists against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. The Bucks defeated the Sixers by a final score of 112-101. […]

During the 2020 NBA All-Star draft, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Hall of Famer Charles Barkley jokingly trolled Houston Rockets guard James Harden. In case you missed what happened, Barkley asked Giannis if he wanted to draft “the dribbler,” referencing Harden. The reigning MVP responded by saying he wanted someone who passes the ball. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James were the top overall NBA All-Star vote-getters in the Eastern and Western Conference. On Thursday afternoon, the teams they selected were announced on an pregame episode of NBA on TNT. To very little surprise, James selected Lakers teammate — and Chicago native — Anthony Davis with the top pick. In […]

The NBA will hold its third annual All-Star Draft on Thursday night. LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo, who were voted as captains for this season’s teams, will make their picks live on TNT at 7:00 p.m. ET. James has the first pick in this year’s draft, while Antetokounmpo gets the first shot at the reserves […]

New Orleans Pelicans super rookie Zion Williamson showed his strength to the Milwaukee Bucks by ripping the ball away from reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Midway through the fourth quarter of the, Williamson’s brute strength came in full display. He literally just plucked the ball out of Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak, meanwhile, couldn’t believe it and […]

Tuesday’s matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and New Orleans Pelicans features an enticing battle at power forward, with 2019 top pick Zion Williamson facing reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo, however, got the better of Williamson early in the game, as he gave the Duke standout a “welcome to the league moment” by swatting his […]

The Milwaukee Bucks followed up on their numerous (fake) wrestling pre-game routines with last year’s MVP and second straight year All-Star captain Giannis Antetokounmpo pinning teammate veteran center Robin Lopez. GIANNIS WITH THE SWEET CHIN MUSIC! 💥😂 (via @Bucks)https://t.co/ONK9np186x — ESPN (@espn) February 5, 2020 After a “dazed” Lopez, who joined the Bucks in the […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo’s reign over Eastern Conference Player of the Month honors continues with yet another first-place finish for the month of January. Antetokounmpo has now claimed top honors in the East in each of the previous three months: Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Lakers forward LeBron James have been named the NBA […]

It has been a week since a helicopter crash in Calabasas led to Kobe Bryant’s untimely death, and yet his impactful legacy continues to live on in players not only across the NBA, but also across the world of sports. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who notably had a personal workout in 2018 with the […]

All eyes were glued to the Super Bowl LIV matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on Sunday. Apart from the thrilling championship game, fans around the world were also pumped up for the highly anticipated halftime show featuring pop icons Shakira and Jennifer […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered from hamstring cramps against the Denver Nuggets on Friday. Now, the Bucks are listing Antetokounmpo as questionable to face the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Giannis told us he was suffering from cramp in his hamstring late against Denver. He mentioned he has suffered from it on several occasions […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard joins Milwaukee Bucks MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook as the only three players since 1954-55 to have at least 31 points, six rebounds and four assists in a game in under 24 minutes played. Leonard accomplished the feat on Saturday against the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have put the entire league on notice in the 2019-20 NBA regular season, racing to a league-best 41-6 slate. Still, the team’s superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo believes that the Mike Budenholzer-coached team still does not get the respect they deserve. Prior to the Bucks’ hosting of the Denver Nuggets at Fiserv Forum on […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo believes the Milwaukee Bucks can win 70 games this season. Entering Friday, the Bucks are 41-6. They have the best record in the NBA, just like last season. “We’re not done,” Giannis Antetokounmpo said, via Eric Woodyard of ESPN. “We’ve got a long way to go. We’re on pace, we can probably win […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are listing superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo as questionable to face the Denver Nuggets on Friday. Giannis didn’t play on Tuesday versus the Washington Wizards because of soreness in his shoulder. The reigning MVP told Bucks reporters he expects to play against the Nuggets: He is still listed as questionable on the 1:30 ET […]

The 2020 NBA All-Star Game will honor the late Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant, the league announced Friday. Team LeBron will be wearing the No. 2 jersey to honor Gianna and Team Giannis will wear the No. 24 jersey to honor Kobe. All the jerseys will also feature a patch displaying nine stars, representing the […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo says point guard Eric Bledsoe should be an All-Star. Antetokounmpo and Bucks small forward Khris Middleton will be headed to Chicago for All-Star weekend, but Giannis is upset Bledsoe is not coming with them. How on earth are we about to have almost 50 wins before All Star and we […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have two players going to the All-Star game this season: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton. Just like last season, Antetokounmpo will be a captain with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Middleton joked with Bucks reporters on Thursday about being upset with Giannis if the reigning MVP doesn’t pick him first in […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t play against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. The Bucks say Antetokounmpo is dealing with right shoulder soreness: Giannis Antetokounmpo is out tonight with right shoulder soreness, according to the Bucks 1:30 ET injury report. — Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) January 28, 2020 The Bucks are 40-6 on the season. […]

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is on board for a radical idea to help commemorate Kobe Bryant’s legacy. After perishing in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning in Calabasas, California alongside his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others on board, the former Los Angeles Lakers All-Star shooting guard has been advocated to be the […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo says Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is the reason he started playing basketball as a kid growing up in Greece. Antetokounmpo and Bryant were close, as the Bucks star trained with Kobe in the offseason: Giannis said Kobe is a reason why he plays the game. Watched Kobe growing […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has deleted all of his social media accounts, as he mourns the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on Sunday in a helicopter accident that also killed Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven other people. Antetokounmpo and Bryant were very close off the court: I feel so […]

Starters for the 2020 All-Star game have been announced and with that announcement, fans have started speculating who will be picked as reserves. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and LeBron James were the highest vote-getters in each conference and therefore were named captains for each respective team. While there is no way to say […]