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Through his first four years in the league, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has emerged as a rising star in the NBA. However, there has been much trouble with the proper pronunciation of his Greek name. Prior to Friday’s contest against the San Antonio Spurs, the 22-year-old took the time to give a lesson on […]

Originally the No. 15 overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s rise over the last five seasons and counting has been exciting to watch for basketball fans around the world. Through 11 games of the 2017-18 NBA season, Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.5 points, 10.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.8 blocks in […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made their ambitions as an Eastern Conference contender clear after trading for point guard Eric Bledsoe from the Phoenix Suns. The addition of Bledsoe helps solidify this young Bucks squad as one of the more promising teams for years to come. That said, there still remains the question as to how long […]

At this point, it’s no secret that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is not someone from this planet. I mean, what kind of human does this? Giannis is a basketball wizard. https://t.co/3doErFfzhU — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) November 11, 2017 Antetokounmpo gave San Antonio Spurs resident old guy Manu Ginobili a dose of his own medicine there. […]

The good news just kept raining for the Milwaukee Bucks family, as Giannis Antetokounmpo finally secured a sneaker deal — choosing to go back to Nike only hours after his team secured a trade with the Phoenix Suns for Eric Bledsoe. Antetokounmpo was courted by brands like Adidas and Chinese brand Li-Ning throughout his offseason […]

After a long offseason of flirting with sneaker companies, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has signed a multi-year deal with Nike, the 22-year old announced on Instagram via ESPN’s Nick DePaula. https://www.instagram.com/p/BbM8-gilnpS/ The Greek Freak captioned a photo of himself with “Giannis X Nike,” following up with “Family. Loyalty. Legacy. Excited to announce my long-term […]

The Phoenix Suns were mired in a standstill, after sending estranged point guard Eric Bledsoe home from practice after a weekend tweet that read “I don’t wanna be here” went viral after a 42-point loss to the L.A. Clippers the day before. But with a trade in the final stages between the Milwaukee Bucks and […]

It’s still early in the season but it has been abundantly clear that the Milwaukee Bucks will go as far as do-it-all unicorn Giannis Antetokounmpo takes them. Antetokounmpo has been so much of a force on the court that his teammates have developed a bad habit of letting the Greek Freak do most of the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has grown to be a household name for today’s NBA fans, and one that comes with highlights of a high-tailing, long-striding, ruthless 6-foot-11 position-less jack of all trades trotting past his opponents. Just as the Milwaukee Bucks start to reap the benefits of drafting such a unique talent, the fans have also started […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has made huge strides since breaking into the NBA after playing in his native Greece to start his professional career. During his four years in the league, head coach Jason Kidd has watched his growth from a long-limbed freak of nature to an all-around basketball player, terrorizing every team he’s matching up against […]

When asked which teams have the greatest chance of dethroning the Warriors, the typical responses are the Spurs, Rockets, and the Cavaliers. While these teams all made some great offseason moves in response to the 16-1 postseason steamroll by the Warriors, one team that’s made no substantial moves looks to be among the greatest threats […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has gotten off to a rampant start to the season, and while he still hasn’t added a reliable three-point shot to go with his well-rounded game — he’s managed to lead the league in scoring by doing what he does best, even better. The 22-year-old is finishing a ridiculous 67.9 percent of his drives […]

In light of a scintillating start to the 2017-18 season, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd has some simple advice for his talisman Giannis Antetokounmpo — “don’t get bored.” The fifth-year player has taken the NBA by storm and started the season ferociously, leading the league in points with a 34.7 points per game clip […]

Since the start of the season, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been on a tear, and leading his team with his string of solid performances. While his incredible statistics have been much talked about, he has been averaging an even more impressive number, after digging deeper in his production so far this year. Despite […]

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is off to a blazing start this season that has garnered much praise across the league. A major part of Antetokounmpo’s strong start has been his effectiveness at getting to the rim. According to Fred Katz of  Norman Transcript, Oklahoma City Thunder Billy Donovan was the latest to shovel high […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has shown enough so far in his still rising NBA career to prove he’s more cyborg and less human. The Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward hybrid is something that you’d think was created in an underground laboratory but if that’s the case, scientists might have forgotten to tweak a part of Antetokounmpo’s DNA that would’ve […]

Frank Kaminsky may not dunk the ball off the dribble often, but when he does, he makes sure it becomes part of the highlight reel. And tonight, it he caught a huge one in early MVP favorite Giannis Antetokounmpo. During the game between the Charlotte Hornets and Milwaukee Bucks, the 24-year-old Wisconsin product showed everyone […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is having an outstanding start to the season offensively. The Greek Freak has averaged nearly 40 points through his first three games to lead the NBA in scoring. He set a new career-high with 44 points in a win against the Portland Trail Blazers. However, his head coach, Jason Kidd, […]

Since the start of the season, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been on fire, and playing at a very high level. His stellar play has given the Milwaukee Bucks a 2-1 record so far, as he currently has astounding averages of 38.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.7 steals per game. The Greek Freak has also […]

Through the first week of the season, there have been several huge performances from many of the league’s top players. In line with that, the NBA has announced that both Houston Rockets star guard James Harden and Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the players of the week for each conference. https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/922538866145406978 […]

After a torrid first week of this 2017-18 NBA season, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is now the favorite to win the Most Valuable Player award, according to the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas, via ESPN’s David Purdum. The Greek Freak leads the charge as the favorite at 9-4, followed by LeBron James (4-1), Kawhi Leonard […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has made his presence felt early into the regular season, scoring a career-high 44 points against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday in only his third game of this 2017-18 campaign. Yet the long-limbed Greek Freak doesn’t believe he is done with his growth on the court. The Milwaukee Bucks forward noted he […]

Giannis Antetokounpo scored a career-high 44 points against the Portland Trail Blazers, but it was his block on CJ McCollum which sealed the Milwaukee Bucks’ win. ESPN Milwaukee’s Eric Nehm asked the Greek Freak about how he felt making those sorts of key defensive plays, and the Bucks superstar made his answer centered on the […]

On Saturday night, the Portland Trail Blazers suffered a tough defeat against the Milwaukee Bucks. They led for most of the game, but still lost, following a big defensive play from Giannis Antetokounmpo on his teammate, C.J. McCollum. With only 15 seconds left, The Greek Freak completed a clutch steal on the former Most Improved […]

Since the start of the season, Giannis Antetokounmpo has turned a lot of heads with his stellar performances. He has been on a tear, and producing astounding numbers of 38.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.7 steals per game, proving further that he is one of the best players in the NBA today. Saturday […]

During the offseason, Kobe Bryant dared Giannis Antetokounmpo to win this season’s Most Valuable Player award. And after three games, it appears that the Milwaukee Bucks superstar is taking the Los Angeles Lakers legend’s challenge to heart. However, that’s not the only headline-grabber involving Antetokounmpo’s name as his father passed away late September in Milwaukee. […]

Prior to the 2017-18 NBA season, Kobe Bryant challenged Giannis Antetokounmpo to win his first Most Valuable Player award. At just 22 years old, many players around the league like LeBron James and Kevin Durant know how special Antetokounmpo can be. In their first matchup of the season, Antetokounmpo finished with 34 points, eight rebounds, […]

Throughout his NBA career, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been showing that he is going to be a star in the league for years to come. His length, athleticism, and impressive all-around game has earned him the nickname “The Greek Freak,” as he has continued to complete highlight-worthy plays in almost every game he plays in. That […]

Through his first four seasons, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has continued to ascend into becoming most promising star in the NBA. Along the way, he has already garnered high praise from many of his colleagues across the league. One of which is Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant, who recently stated during a Q&A […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season right around the corner, it’s hard not to look ahead and make predictions about which players are most likely to break out. The league is currently full of young stars who have been putting up huge numbers and on the verge of superstardom. The NBA MVP award is the most […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season right around the corner, it’s hard not to look ahead and make predictions about which players are most likely to break out. The league is currently full of young stars who have been putting up huge numbers and on the verge of superstardom. The NBA MVP award is the most […]

Despite being in one of the smallest markets in the nation, the Milwaukee Bucks have a storied history of hosting some of the best players to ever set foot on the hardwood. Generational talents like the “Big O” Oscar Robertson and the player formerly known as Lew Alcindor helped establish the Bucks as a legitimate […]

Milwaukee Bucks cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo is slated to make his preseason debut tonight against the Chicago Bulls after missing the last two games with the unexpected death of his father; Charles, the team announced. “I think he’s happy,” said head coach Jason Kidd. “This is what he’s worked for all summer, to be able to […]

All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been away from the Milwaukee Bucks after his father, Charles Antetokounmpo passed away on Friday night to take some personal time to deal with the unfortunate situation. Antetokounmpo had announced on social media on Tuesday evening that he would be coming back to the Bucks. I’m coming.. 🙏🏾 — Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s father, Charles Antetokounmpo, has died at the age of 54 from a heart attack, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Rick Barrett reports. The Bucks released a statement about Charles’ passing on their official website. The Bucks family is heartbroken about the sudden death of Giannis’ father, Charles. The entire organization, his […]

Proven to be the hottest sneaker free agent available this season, Giannis Antetokounmpo has a big decision to make coming into this training camp — choosing to remain with Nike or take his name and brand to competitors Adidas or Chinese brand Li-Ning. The Milwaukee Bucks Swiss army knife is coming off his best season […]

There is no doubt that Giannis Antetokounmpo is a very talented player, and has emerged as one of the NBA’s stars of the future. His skill set is very unique, as he can play all five positions on the floor, causing nightmare matchups for opposing coaches. However, he has not been as successful when it […]

The Milwaukee Bucks became one of the first up and coming teams to make the playoffs this year. While bounced in the first round, the 6th seed put up enough of a fight to take a 2-1 lead against the Toronto Raptors. With a rising star in Giannis Antetokounmpo, a ROTY winner, and other high […]

As the start of the regular season nears, sneaker brands are making their final push to impress Giannis Antetokounmpo, the most-coveted sneaker free agent of the season. Antetokounmpo’s deal with Nike is set to expire on Sept. 30, with the Oregon-based company reserving the right to match any incoming offers for his services. The 22-year-old […]