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Giannis Antetokounmpo can make it look too easy. Blessed with game-changing length and remarkable overall athleticism for a player his size, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar has honed his body in the weight room over the years to become arguably the league’s most devastating physical presence since Shaquille O’Neal was in his prime. Every game, Antetokounmpo […]

Whenever an up-and-comer starts to turn heads in the NBA, fans and analysts are quick to draw comparisons between that player and someone who played in the past. Lonzo Ball was being compared to Jason Kidd, LeBron James to Magic Johnson, and so on. But what about if someone from the past like Shaquille O’Neal […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo finds ways to sneak into the gym despite “lockout” days from head coach Mike Budenholzer. Budenholzer has certain days where he wants his players to take off so they can rest their bodies. Antetokounmpo is a gym rat, though, and he loves to work on his game non stop. The […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn’t want to be friends with his competitors like other superstars are nowadays. Antetokounmpo points to how Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett didn’t have relationships with their competitors back in their playing days. “Was Kobe every close with his uh…Was Kevin Garnett ever close with the guys he played against? I […]

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker made a statement prior to their match-up against the Milwaukee Bucks by wearing a shirt that says “I’m with the MVP” while walking next to the reigning MVP James Harden as the two entered the Fiserv Forum. Obviously, Tucker was campaigning for his teammate, and at the same time, was […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo may have gotten a leg up over Houston Rockets guard James Harden in the MVP race after leading his team to a 108-94 victory. However, point guard Chris Paul feels their head-to-head should not be a factor in the voting. Antetokounmpo made quite a statement by leading the Bucks to […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Houston Rockets guard James Harden are in a close race for the Most Valuable Player award this season. Bucks fans made sure that the world will know who their bet is for the most coveted individual award this year. Bucks fans showed a lot of love to Antetokounmpo early […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is having the best season of his NBA career, but the Milwaukee Bucks superstar has also found himself on the wrong side of highlight reels. Antetokounmpo was dunked on anew during their game against the Houston Rockets at the Fiserv Forum on Tuesday. Rockets center Clint Capela received a timely bounce pass from […]

This season’s NBA MVP race is as tight as ever. Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden and Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo are the clear front-runners. But the two are neck-and-neck. It is very likely that their performance over the final few weeks of the season will decide the winner. But for Harden’s teammate, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden are both deserving of the MVP. Antetokounmpo is the best player on the league’s best team. The Milwaukee Bucks star is a game-changing bellwether on both ends of the floor for an offense and defense that each rank top three in the league. The Greek Freak is averaging 27.4 points, […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is playing fewer minutes this season under first-year head coach Mike Budenholzer, and it took some time for the swingman to get used to it. Antetokounmpo is averaging 32.9 minutes per game this season for the Bucks. He averaged 36.7 last season. The Greek Freak admits he was initially “pissed” about […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has flourished in head coach Mike Budenholzer’s system this season, and the swingman says he’s playing a lot smarter. Antetokounmpo’s scoring, rebounding and passing numbers are all up this season. The Greek Freak says Budenholzer has helped him become a better player: “I think Coach Bud has helped me a lot,” Antetokounmpo […]

Does Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo want to win the MVP award? Of course. But it’s not the most important thing to The Greek Freak. Entering Tuesday’s matchup against the Houston Rockets, Antetokounmpo and the Bucks have the best record in the NBA at 55-19. Tuesday’s game is getting a lot of headlines because of […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is in the midst of a historic season. Antetokounmpo is averaging 27.4 points, 12.6 rebounds and 6.0 assists — no player in history has averaged at least 27 points, 12 boards and 6.0 assists since Oscar Robertson in the 1961-62 season — while leading the Bucks to the best record […]

A lot of players in the NBA are having terrific years, but let’s be honest: the MVP race is going to come down to two players: James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo. The funny thing about the two players is that they could not be any different in terms of style. While Harden is a smooth […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the front-runners to win the NBA MVP award this season. Aside from his statistical production (27.4 points, 12.6 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.2 steals, 1.5 blocks, 58.2 percent shooting from the field), he has led the team to the best record in the league and potential home-court advantage […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is an MVP candidate this season. There’s a reason for that, as his play constantly leaves viewers amazed. He continued his brilliant play on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers when he fought through traffic for a powerful slam. 🚂 coming through! 😤#FearTheDeer 53#BeTheFight 43 📱💻: https://t.co/cb8TXyNer6 pic.twitter.com/jntj0hMrMe — NBA (@NBA) March […]

The Milwaukee Bucks expect Giannis Antetokounmpo to suit up against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. According to ESPN’s Malika Andrews, head coach Mike Budenholzer said that Antetokounmpo should play after missing two of the last three affairs with a right ankle injury. Budenholzer added that his MVP hopeful warmed up and felt good to go. Mike […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are listing superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo as questionable to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday at home. Giannis tweaked his right ankle on Friday against the Miami Heat. The Greek Freak stayed in the game, played 28 minutes and finished with 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in the Bucks’ 116-87 win […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo announced his long-term agreement with Nike back in November of 2017. Now, after several months of planning and design, he’s set to debut his first signature shoe with the company during this season’s playoffs. According to a report from @djfolk on Twitter, Antetokounmpo’s signature kicks will be called the “Nike […]

After missing the last two games due to an ankle injury, Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as probable to face the Miami Heat on Friday at home. Antetokounmpo didn’t play against the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers earlier this week. The Bucks beat the Lakers, but lost to the Cavs. After being […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play for the Milwaukee Bucks in Wednesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Bucks confirmed the development through their Twitter account, with Coach Mike Budenholzer saying that their all-Star forward is not yet ready despite making significant progress in his recovery from ankle injury. Giannis Antetokounmpo is out tonight. #Bucks — […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has a warning for the rest of the NBA, as The Black Mamba claims Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo is just getting started. Antetokounmpo worked out with Bryant last summer. Whatever tips Kobe gave Giannis have obviously worked, as Antetokounmpo is the front-runner to win the 2019 MVP award. […]

Devin Booker’s newfound aggression has translated into the second-most free-throw attempts by a player in March, trailing only Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. The Phoenix Suns guard has been allowed to go back to his high-scoring ways after Tyler Johnson took over the starting point guard duties, now having put up 20 or more […]

Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo is the front-runner to win this season’s league MVP award. He’s also being considered as the best player in the league right now, overtaking both LeBron James and Kevin Durant in a lot of people’s eyes. Antetokounmpo is one heck of a player. He can score, rebound, pass, and defend pretty […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is shooting the second-lowest 3-point percentage of his career this season (24.9 percent), yet he’s still confident in taking the long-range shot, even if it hasn’t dropped consistently quite yet. The Milwaukee Bucks forward has attempted four or more triples in the last six games, capped by a 3-of-8 night during his 52-point […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo could soon become the face of the league at the rate he’s playing, as it won’t be long before Father Time catches up to LeBron James and he’s forced to cede his throne as the most recognizable face in the NBA. Yet there are some things he won’t abandon for that title, namely […]

Former NBA player and Milwaukee Bucks guard Jason Terry says “it’s just a joy to watch” Giannis Antetokounmpo play basketball. Terry spent the last two years of his NBA career with the Bucks and got to see Antetokounmpo’s hard work up close and personal. Milwaukee has the best record in the league this season, and many believe Giannis […]

While Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is still universally recognized as the best basketball player in the world, slowly but surely, Milwaukee Bucks star swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo is closing the gap. James is going to miss the playoffs this season for the first time since his sophomore year in the league. Antetokounmpo, meanwhile, […]

The loss of Malcolm Brogdon is a lot more than a 50-40-90 season. It also represents the loss of leadership, instinct and basketball savvy for a Milwaukee Bucks team with the best record in the league. Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is hoping for Brogdon’s full recovery, despite being expected to miss the next six-to-eight weeks […]

LeBron James won’t be the only one missing out on a showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks, as franchise star Giannis Antetokounmpo will sit tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Malika Andrews of ESPN. Antetokounmpo suffered a right ankle sprain during a career-high 52-point explosion in a 130-125 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Sterling […]

The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, but Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo put on a performance only five other players had previously authored. Antetokounmpo finished with 52 points, 16 rebounds, and seven assists in the defeat. The Greek Freak became just the sixth player since the ABA-NBA merger to record at least […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were suddenly left looking for answers to remedy the loss of Malcolm Brogdon, who injured his foot during Friday’s contest against the Miami Heat. Brogdon, who’s started at point guard in all 64 games he’s played this season, is the first Milwaukee player to have gone down with a significant injury this season. […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo added another feather to his cap on Sunday night with a career performance against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 24-year-old logged a career-high 52 points against the Sixers, and in the process, became only the third European to eclipse the 50-point mark in the history of the league. This is per Antigoni […]

Fresh off a career-high 52 points, Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo was confident enough to yell expletives at Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons after ferociously dunking on him and staring him down the Sixers with only 1:18 left in regulation. The Greek Freak would then go on to explain why he would rather have Simmons […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid unleashed his supreme handles against Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Midway through the second quarter of their highly anticipated match-up, Joel Embiid finished the play with a soft fall-away jumper. The two are tagged as modern-day big men: players who can play traditional big men roles but also have the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers battled it out in a playoff-like game on Sunday night, with the Sixers edging out the former 130-125. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid were sensational in the game, prompting people to rave about a possible playoff matchup between their respective teams. It was a great back-and-forth duel between […]

Despite losing 130-125 to the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a career high 52 points. He’s the 11th player to score at least 50 points this season, breaking the previous record of 10 which was set in 2016-17 and tied in 2017-18. Per the @NBA: Giannis is the 11th […]

In a showdown between two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers earned a 130-125 road win against the league-leading Milwaukee Bucks. The performance of the night goes to Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who scored a career-high 52 points despite the loss. He’s the fourth player to score at least 50 […]