Posts Tagged ‘Antetokounmpo’
After claiming Giannis Antetokounmpo's brother, Lakers nation believes the Greek Freak is coming
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — With news the Los Angeles Lakers have claimed the rights to 21-year-old Kostas Antetokounmpo, fans on Twitter taking quite the leap on getting MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo…
Read MoreJames, Antetokounmpo picked as All-Star captains
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is a captain and an All-Star starter — again. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks will choose his own teammates as the other…
Read MoreOn Basketball: International stars leaving mark on NBA
Go back to the 1999-2000 NBA season, and there were only two foreign-born players in the NBA who averaged 15 points per game: Dirk Nowitzki and Tim Duncan. This season,…
Read MoreAntetokounmpo paces Bucks past Knicks to home-and-home sweep
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 14 rebounds, Khris Middleton added 25 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New York Knicks 112-96 on Thursday night for…
Read MoreThe Brow vs. The Freak: Win goes to Antetokounmpo and Bucks
MILWAUKEE (AP) — As usual, Giannis Antetokounmpo put up the big numbers. But it was D.J. Wilson and his fellow reserves who caught the eye of first-year Milwaukee Bucks coach…
Read MoreGiannis drops 32, as Bucks edge Griffin and Pistons
DETROIT — Giannis Antetokounmpo was called for two quick fouls, and with 9:02 remaining in the first quarter, he went to the bench. When he returned, there was still plenty…
Read MoreBledsoe scores 27, as Bucks beat Pistons
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The formula for success in Milwaukee doesn’t always have to revolve around the high-scoring duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton. Eric Bledsoe matched his season high…
Read MoreAntetokounmpo, Bledsoe lead Bucks past Nuggets
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points and Eric Bledsoe added 22, including two late 3-pointers, as the Milwaukee Bucks overcame a 17-point, first-half deficit to down the Denver…
Read MoreButler to sit out with "illness" tonight against Bucks, day after Houston offered 4 first-round picks for him
No Jimmy Butler-Giannis Antetokounmpo matchup tonight. The Milwaukee Bucks chances to get to 4-0 tonight at the Minnesota Timberwolves are much improved since Jimmy Butler is sitting out with an…
Read MoreGiannis, Middleton hit late 3s, Bucks hold off Knicks
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Khris Middleton is finding plenty of freedom and fun in the Milwaukee Bucks’ wide-open offense. Middleton sank 7 of 8 3-pointers and finished with 30 points —…
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