Giannis Antetokounmpo Archives - SportzBonanza SportzBonanza Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:50:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Bucks Rule Out Superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo for Remainder of Regular Season https://sportzbonanza.com/bucks-rule-out-superstar-giannis-antetokounmpo-for-remainder-of-regular-season/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 06:54:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24129 Milwaukee Bucks' forward Giannis AntetokounmpoThe Milwaukee Bucks will close out the 2023-24 regular season without their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The decision comes after Antetokounmpo suffered a calf injury in a 104-91 win over the Boston Celtics earlier this week. Antetokounmpo went down in the third quarter of the Celtics game. He was running up the floor when he suddenly […]

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The Milwaukee Bucks will close out the 2023-24 regular season without their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The decision comes after Antetokounmpo suffered a calf injury in a 104-91 win over the Boston Celtics earlier this week.

Antetokounmpo went down in the third quarter of the Celtics game. He was running up the floor when he suddenly fell and grabbed his calf. The Bucks initially feared that he might have injured his Achilles, which would end his season completely, but an MRI showed that it was only a calf strain.

“Antetokounmpo underwent an MRI last night that confirmed the diagnosis of a left soleus (calf) strain. He will miss the remaining three games of the regular season and receive daily treatment and evaluation,” the Bucks said in an update.

The Bucks are currently sitting second in the Eastern Conference with a 49-31 record but still need to win at least one of their two remaining games to lock the spot with the third-place New York Knicks breathing down their neck.

It now remains to be seen whether Antetokounmpo recovers in time to be available for the start of the postseason. The Bucks are scheduled to play Game 1 on April 20 or April 21, but players usually miss between one and two weeks with similar injuries.

Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.4 points, 11.5 rebounds, and a career-high 6.5 assists per game this season.

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Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Misses Cavs Defeat Through Injury https://sportzbonanza.com/bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-misses-cavs-defeat-through-injury/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23435 Milwaukee Bucks' forward Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out of his team’s 135-95 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers after he suffered a bruised right shoulder. The power forward was only added to the team’s official injury report two hours before tipoff. Prior to being sidelined, Antetokounmpo has played in 29 consecutive games, his longest streak since the 2020-21 season […]

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Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out of his team’s 135-95 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers after he suffered a bruised right shoulder. The power forward was only added to the team’s official injury report two hours before tipoff.

Prior to being sidelined, Antetokounmpo has played in 29 consecutive games, his longest streak since the 2020-21 season when he played 31. Still, the superstar’s absence could be deeply felt against Cleveland, with the team lacking points on the night.

Antetokounmpo is enjoying a stellar season, averaging 31.2 points and 11.4 rebounds. Last month, the power forward set a franchise record by scoring 64 points to lift the Bucks to a 140-126 win over the Indiana Pacers. Despite the loss to the Cavs, the Bucks remain second in the Eastern Conference on 28-13.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Scores Career-High 64 Points, Sets Bucks’ Franchise Record https://sportzbonanza.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-scores-career-high-64-points-sets-bucks-franchise-record/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:26:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23021 Milwaukee Bucks' forward Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a remarkable performance in a 140-126 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night that saw him score 64 points. This was both Antetokounmpo’s career high and a new Bucks franchise record for most points scored in a single game. Even more impressive was that Antetokounmpo scored his points […]

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Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a remarkable performance in a 140-126 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night that saw him score 64 points. This was both Antetokounmpo’s career high and a new Bucks franchise record for most points scored in a single game.

Even more impressive was that Antetokounmpo scored his points without making a single three-pointer. He was 20-of-25 on two-point tries and made 24 out of his 32 free throw attempts. He rounded up his historic performance with 14 rebounds, three assists, four steals and one block.

“He’s an unstoppable player. You can’t guard him one-on-one. You’ve got some really good guys surrounding him, but at the end of the day, it’s all him,” said Bucks’ head coach Adrian Griffin after the game. “His talent. His ability. His will. He has an incredible will to win, and he’ll do whatever it takes to win.”

Antetokounmpo’s big night was partly overshadowed by an incident that took place after the final whistle. The two-time NBA MVP wanted to have the game ball, but he discovered that the Pacers already took it. Indiana wanted to give it to rookie Oscar Tshiebwe, who scored his first NBA points that night.

Antetokounmpo was visibly upset, entering an animated discussion with the Pacers’ players and then heading to their locker room in an attempt to retrieve the ball. The 29-year-old player ended up getting the ball but is still unsure whether that was the ball he played with.

“I have no idea. I’m not going to lie,” said Antetokounmpo. “I really don’t know. I have a ball, but I don’t know if it’s the game ball. It doesn’t feel like the game ball to me. It feels like a brand-new ball. I can tell. I played, what, 35 minutes today. I know how the game ball felt. The ball that I have, which I’ll take and I’ll give it to my mom, for sure — but I don’t know if it’s actually the game ball.”

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Agrees to Three-Year Extension https://sportzbonanza.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-agrees-to-three-year-extension/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:58:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=22373 Milwaukee Bucks' forward Giannis AntetokounmpoThe Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has agreed to a $186 million, three-year extension with the team, his agent, Alex Saratsis, confirmed late on Monday. The deal comes with an option for the 2027-28 NBA season. This will see the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player remain with the Bucks through the contract of guard Damian Lillard […]

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The Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has agreed to a $186 million, three-year extension with the team, his agent, Alex Saratsis, confirmed late on Monday. The deal comes with an option for the 2027-28 NBA season. This will see the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player remain with the Bucks through the contract of guard Damian Lillard while preventing him from entering free agency in 2025.

The Bucks’ general manager Jon Horst traveled to Chicago on Sunday to meet with Saratsis so that the pair could work on a deal that would maximize Antetokounmpo’s earnings throughout the next three years. Because of the Over 38 rule in the CBA, the player will be able to sign another short-term deal with the Bucks in 2026 and another four-year extension in 2028.

Having been drafted out of Greece in 2013 by the Bucks, Antetokounmpo is doubling down on his loyalty to the franchise. With the 2021 NBA Championship and two league MVPs under his belt, the Greek national is on his way to becoming one of the greatest NBA players of all time.

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Bucks’ Star Giannis Antetokounmpo Becomes Minority Owner in MLS Side Nashville SC https://sportzbonanza.com/bucks-star-giannis-antetokounmpo-becomes-minority-owner-in-mls-side-nashville-sc/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 06:11:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20277 Milwaukee Bucks' forward Giannis AntetokounmpoThe Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is diversifying its investment portfolio by following the example of several other NBA stars and buying a stake in an MLS club. Antetokounmpo recently became a minority owner in Nashville SC. Antetokounmpo is part of the group of new investors in the MLS side that also includes his brothers […]

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The Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is diversifying its investment portfolio by following the example of several other NBA stars and buying a stake in an MLS club. Antetokounmpo recently became a minority owner in Nashville SC.

Antetokounmpo is part of the group of new investors in the MLS side that also includes his brothers and fellow basketball players Thanasis, Kostas, and Alex, as well as Nashville Predators’ alternate captain Filip Forsberg. Nashville SC confirmed the arrival of new minority owners on Thursday but didn’t share the financial terms of the agreement. 

“My father was a professional soccer player, and it was the first sport I fell in love with in Greece,” said Antetokounmpo in a statement. “I’ve always had the dream of owning a soccer team. When my brothers and I explored Nashville SC, we knew it was a team and a city that we wanted to get involved with. I couldn’t be more excited to join the Boys in Gold, and can’t wait to come to a match at GEODIS Park soon!”

Antetokounmpo is the third NBA MVP to have a stake in an MLS franchise. Previously, the Philadelphia 76ers’ James Harden bought a stake in Houston Dynamo, while the Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant owns 5% of Philadelphia Union.

Nashville SC debuted in MLS as an expansion franchise in 2020. The team made the playoffs in each of its three seasons in the league, reaching the quarter-finals twice. Their best regular-season finish was third place in the Eastern Conference standings during the 2021 season.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Sprains Wrist, Status Unclear https://sportzbonanza.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-sprains-wrist-status-unclear/ Sat, 18 Feb 2023 06:21:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20112 Milwaukee Bucks' forward Giannis AntetokounmpoThe Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo sprained his right wrist during the second quarter of his team’s 112-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. He injured his wrist when running into the stanchion when attempting to block a shot from Bulls guard Coby White. He subsequently left the game and did not return. […]

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The Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo sprained his right wrist during the second quarter of his team’s 112-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. He injured his wrist when running into the stanchion when attempting to block a shot from Bulls guard Coby White. He subsequently left the game and did not return.

Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer revealed that Antetokounmpo underwent an X-ray, the results of which came back negative. While the initial reports of the injury were minor, Budenholzer did warn that Antetokounmpo’s recovery timetable was yet to be determined. This leaves his status for the upcoming All-Star game uncertain. “We’ll just see how he feels tomorrow, see how he feels the next few days and continue to evaluate it,” Budenholzer commented.

In addition to being selected as team captain and a start for Sunday’s All-Star game, the Bucks’ superstar is also set to coach the celebrity all-star game with his brothers on Friday. He is also scheduled to perform in the skills competition during the All-Star Saturday night.

Despite his injury, Antetokounmpo became the first-ever player in NBA history to average 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists on 50% shooting upon reaching the All-Star break.

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LeBron, Giannis Named as All-Star Captains https://sportzbonanza.com/lebron-giannis-named-as-all-star-captains/ Fri, 27 Jan 2023 06:54:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=19880 LeBron James at the China tour in 2018LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named as the captains of the teams set to take part in the NBA All-Star game in Salt Lake City next month. This is the sixth time that James will be an All-Star captain, having taken on the role every year since the NBA adopted the format whereby […]

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LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named as the captains of the teams set to take part in the NBA All-Star game in Salt Lake City next month.

This is the sixth time that James will be an All-Star captain, having taken on the role every year since the NBA adopted the format whereby the two All-Star captains draft their individual teams. James has appeared in 19 NBA All-Star games in total.

Antetokounmpo will be an All-Star captain for a third outing, having previously served in this role in 2019 and 2020. The Milwaukee Bucks star will also be participating in the seventh-consecutive All-Star game of his career.

Starting alongside James in the Western Conference team will be Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry.

The Eastern Conference lineup will be comprised of Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant and teammate Kyrie Irving, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell.

Players were selected through a weighted voting process, whereby 50% of the weighting was given to fans, 25% to players, and another 25% to the media panel.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Recovers Following Injury Scare During Greece Win https://sportzbonanza.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-recovers-following-injury-scare-during-greece-win/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 06:27:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=19138 Milwaukee Bucks' forward Giannis AntetokounmpoGreece and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo limped off the court during the third quarter of his national team’s 90-69 win over Estonia in their final Group C match at the EuroBasket tournament on Thursday evening. While the 27-year-old player was spotted limping after the game, he was able to take part in Greece’s post-match […]

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Greece and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo limped off the court during the third quarter of his national team’s 90-69 win over Estonia in their final Group C match at the EuroBasket tournament on Thursday evening.

While the 27-year-old player was spotted limping after the game, he was able to take part in Greece’s post-match celebrations on the court, also exchanging handshakes with Estonia’s players and coaches. According to Greece coach Dimitrios Itoudis, Antetokounmpo received treatment and ice for an ankle injury and is expected to make a quick recovery. “It’s all good,” Itoudis remarked, declaring the injury to be minor.

Prior to his ankle issue, Antetokounmpo emerged as Greece’s standout player against Estonia, leading his team with a record of 9-for-10 from the field. Throughout Greece’s four group stage games, Antetokounmpo averaged 29.5 points on 58% shooting in 26-½ minutes per game.

Elsewhere in Group C, Italy defeated Great Britain 90-56, little more than two hours after the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Italians end their group stage run in fourth place, while Great Britain remained winless at the foot of the table. Spain, Slovenia, and Serbia join Greece as winners of their respective groups.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Would Be Open to Playing for the Bulls in the Future https://sportzbonanza.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-would-be-open-to-playing-for-the-bulls-in-the-future/ Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:29:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=19030 Milwaukee Bucks' forward Giannis AntetokounmpoThe Milwaukee Bucks fans probably hope that their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain with the franchise until the end of his basketball career. But that might not be certain as they think. During a recent chat with Fox 32 Chicago, Antetokounmpo was asked whether he would like to play for the Chicago Bulls at some […]

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The Milwaukee Bucks fans probably hope that their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain with the franchise until the end of his basketball career. But that might not be certain as they think.

During a recent chat with Fox 32 Chicago, Antetokounmpo was asked whether he would like to play for the Chicago Bulls at some point in the future. The 27-year-old superstar first made it clear that he’s committed to his Bucks but then added that he wouldn’t mind coming to the Windy City later in his career.

“I think anybody you ask that question that plays basketball if he said no, he’d be a liar,” Antetokounmpo said. “It’s a team that won multiple championships; it’s a team that one of the greatest players, if not the greatest player to ever play this game, played for. So it’s a no-brainer; everybody would love to play for Chicago.”

“Down the line, you never know. You never know how life brings it, maybe I play for Chicago,” he added.

Even if this happens to be the case, it sure won’t be soon. He still has four years remaining on his contract with Milwaukee, and there is doubt the franchise will add more to his deal as soon as it can. So yes, the Bulls fans can hope, but they also need to know that this scenario is quite far-fetched.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic Highlight the 2021-22 All-NBA First Team https://sportzbonanza.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-and-nikola-jokic-highlight-the-2021-22-all-nba-first-team/ Fri, 27 May 2022 06:45:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=18214 Milwaukee Bucks' forward Giannis AntetokounmpoThe NBA recently announced its 2021-22 All-NBA First Team and it’s safe to say that there were few surprises in store. The Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets highlight the list that also features young stars in Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks), Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns), and Jayson […]

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The NBA recently announced its 2021-22 All-NBA First Team and it’s safe to say that there were few surprises in store. The Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets highlight the list that also features young stars in Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks), Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns), and Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics).

Antetokounmpo was the only player to get in unanimously and receive all 100 first-team votes. This was the fourth-consecutive season that the “Greek Freak” was a unanimous selection to the All-NBA First Team. Jokic and Doncic got 88 first-team votes each, while Booker had 82. Tatum barely got in with less than 50 percent of first-team votes (49).

Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers had more first-team votes (57) and more points (415) than Tatum but was relegated to the 2021-22 All-NBA Second Team due to the league’s decision to have the position-based selection. Aside from Embiid, the second team also has Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies), DeMar DeRozan (Chicago Bulls), Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets), and Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors.

Finally, the 2021-22 All-NBA Third Team features Suns’ Chris Paul, Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young, Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors, Minnesota Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns, and LeBron James of Los Angeles Lakers. This was the 18th time in James’ career that he made an All-NBA team; by far the most in league history. He is also the only player to make the team in Season 19 or later.

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The Milwaukee Bucks will close out the 2023-24 regular season without their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The decision comes after Antetokounmpo suffered a calf injury in a 104-91 win over the Boston Celtics earlier this week.

Antetokounmpo went down in the third quarter of the Celtics game. He was running up the floor when he suddenly fell and grabbed his calf. The Bucks initially feared that he might have injured his Achilles, which would end his season completely, but an MRI showed that it was only a calf strain.

“Antetokounmpo underwent an MRI last night that confirmed the diagnosis of a left soleus (calf) strain. He will miss the remaining three games of the regular season and receive daily treatment and evaluation,” the Bucks said in an update.

The Bucks are currently sitting second in the Eastern Conference with a 49-31 record but still need to win at least one of their two remaining games to lock the spot with the third-place New York Knicks breathing down their neck.

It now remains to be seen whether Antetokounmpo recovers in time to be available for the start of the postseason. The Bucks are scheduled to play Game 1 on April 20 or April 21, but players usually miss between one and two weeks with similar injuries.

Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.4 points, 11.5 rebounds, and a career-high 6.5 assists per game this season.

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Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Misses Cavs Defeat Through Injury https://sportzbonanza.com/bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-misses-cavs-defeat-through-injury/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23435 Milwaukee Bucks' forward Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out of his team’s 135-95 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers after he suffered a bruised right shoulder. The power forward was only added to the team’s official injury report two hours before tipoff. Prior to being sidelined, Antetokounmpo has played in 29 consecutive games, his longest streak since the 2020-21 season […]

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Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out of his team’s 135-95 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers after he suffered a bruised right shoulder. The power forward was only added to the team’s official injury report two hours before tipoff.

Prior to being sidelined, Antetokounmpo has played in 29 consecutive games, his longest streak since the 2020-21 season when he played 31. Still, the superstar’s absence could be deeply felt against Cleveland, with the team lacking points on the night.

Antetokounmpo is enjoying a stellar season, averaging 31.2 points and 11.4 rebounds. Last month, the power forward set a franchise record by scoring 64 points to lift the Bucks to a 140-126 win over the Indiana Pacers. Despite the loss to the Cavs, the Bucks remain second in the Eastern Conference on 28-13.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Scores Career-High 64 Points, Sets Bucks’ Franchise Record https://sportzbonanza.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-scores-career-high-64-points-sets-bucks-franchise-record/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:26:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23021 Milwaukee Bucks' forward Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a remarkable performance in a 140-126 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night that saw him score 64 points. This was both Antetokounmpo’s career high and a new Bucks franchise record for most points scored in a single game. Even more impressive was that Antetokounmpo scored his points […]

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Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a remarkable performance in a 140-126 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night that saw him score 64 points. This was both Antetokounmpo’s career high and a new Bucks franchise record for most points scored in a single game.

Even more impressive was that Antetokounmpo scored his points without making a single three-pointer. He was 20-of-25 on two-point tries and made 24 out of his 32 free throw attempts. He rounded up his historic performance with 14 rebounds, three assists, four steals and one block.

“He’s an unstoppable player. You can’t guard him one-on-one. You’ve got some really good guys surrounding him, but at the end of the day, it’s all him,” said Bucks’ head coach Adrian Griffin after the game. “His talent. His ability. His will. He has an incredible will to win, and he’ll do whatever it takes to win.”

Antetokounmpo’s big night was partly overshadowed by an incident that took place after the final whistle. The two-time NBA MVP wanted to have the game ball, but he discovered that the Pacers already took it. Indiana wanted to give it to rookie Oscar Tshiebwe, who scored his first NBA points that night.

Antetokounmpo was visibly upset, entering an animated discussion with the Pacers’ players and then heading to their locker room in an attempt to retrieve the ball. The 29-year-old player ended up getting the ball but is still unsure whether that was the ball he played with.

“I have no idea. I’m not going to lie,” said Antetokounmpo. “I really don’t know. I have a ball, but I don’t know if it’s the game ball. It doesn’t feel like the game ball to me. It feels like a brand-new ball. I can tell. I played, what, 35 minutes today. I know how the game ball felt. The ball that I have, which I’ll take and I’ll give it to my mom, for sure — but I don’t know if it’s actually the game ball.”

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Agrees to Three-Year Extension https://sportzbonanza.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-agrees-to-three-year-extension/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:58:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=22373 Milwaukee Bucks' forward Giannis AntetokounmpoThe Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has agreed to a $186 million, three-year extension with the team, his agent, Alex Saratsis, confirmed late on Monday. The deal comes with an option for the 2027-28 NBA season. This will see the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player remain with the Bucks through the contract of guard Damian Lillard […]

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The Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has agreed to a $186 million, three-year extension with the team, his agent, Alex Saratsis, confirmed late on Monday. The deal comes with an option for the 2027-28 NBA season. This will see the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player remain with the Bucks through the contract of guard Damian Lillard while preventing him from entering free agency in 2025.

The Bucks’ general manager Jon Horst traveled to Chicago on Sunday to meet with Saratsis so that the pair could work on a deal that would maximize Antetokounmpo’s earnings throughout the next three years. Because of the Over 38 rule in the CBA, the player will be able to sign another short-term deal with the Bucks in 2026 and another four-year extension in 2028.

Having been drafted out of Greece in 2013 by the Bucks, Antetokounmpo is doubling down on his loyalty to the franchise. With the 2021 NBA Championship and two league MVPs under his belt, the Greek national is on his way to becoming one of the greatest NBA players of all time.

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Bucks’ Star Giannis Antetokounmpo Becomes Minority Owner in MLS Side Nashville SC https://sportzbonanza.com/bucks-star-giannis-antetokounmpo-becomes-minority-owner-in-mls-side-nashville-sc/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 06:11:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20277 Milwaukee Bucks' forward Giannis AntetokounmpoThe Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is diversifying its investment portfolio by following the example of several other NBA stars and buying a stake in an MLS club. Antetokounmpo recently became a minority owner in Nashville SC. Antetokounmpo is part of the group of new investors in the MLS side that also includes his brothers […]

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The Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is diversifying its investment portfolio by following the example of several other NBA stars and buying a stake in an MLS club. Antetokounmpo recently became a minority owner in Nashville SC.

Antetokounmpo is part of the group of new investors in the MLS side that also includes his brothers and fellow basketball players Thanasis, Kostas, and Alex, as well as Nashville Predators’ alternate captain Filip Forsberg. Nashville SC confirmed the arrival of new minority owners on Thursday but didn’t share the financial terms of the agreement. 

“My father was a professional soccer player, and it was the first sport I fell in love with in Greece,” said Antetokounmpo in a statement. “I’ve always had the dream of owning a soccer team. When my brothers and I explored Nashville SC, we knew it was a team and a city that we wanted to get involved with. I couldn’t be more excited to join the Boys in Gold, and can’t wait to come to a match at GEODIS Park soon!”

Antetokounmpo is the third NBA MVP to have a stake in an MLS franchise. Previously, the Philadelphia 76ers’ James Harden bought a stake in Houston Dynamo, while the Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant owns 5% of Philadelphia Union.

Nashville SC debuted in MLS as an expansion franchise in 2020. The team made the playoffs in each of its three seasons in the league, reaching the quarter-finals twice. Their best regular-season finish was third place in the Eastern Conference standings during the 2021 season.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Sprains Wrist, Status Unclear https://sportzbonanza.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-sprains-wrist-status-unclear/ Sat, 18 Feb 2023 06:21:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20112 Milwaukee Bucks' forward Giannis AntetokounmpoThe Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo sprained his right wrist during the second quarter of his team’s 112-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. He injured his wrist when running into the stanchion when attempting to block a shot from Bulls guard Coby White. He subsequently left the game and did not return. […]

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The Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo sprained his right wrist during the second quarter of his team’s 112-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. He injured his wrist when running into the stanchion when attempting to block a shot from Bulls guard Coby White. He subsequently left the game and did not return.

Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer revealed that Antetokounmpo underwent an X-ray, the results of which came back negative. While the initial reports of the injury were minor, Budenholzer did warn that Antetokounmpo’s recovery timetable was yet to be determined. This leaves his status for the upcoming All-Star game uncertain. “We’ll just see how he feels tomorrow, see how he feels the next few days and continue to evaluate it,” Budenholzer commented.

In addition to being selected as team captain and a start for Sunday’s All-Star game, the Bucks’ superstar is also set to coach the celebrity all-star game with his brothers on Friday. He is also scheduled to perform in the skills competition during the All-Star Saturday night.

Despite his injury, Antetokounmpo became the first-ever player in NBA history to average 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists on 50% shooting upon reaching the All-Star break.

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LeBron, Giannis Named as All-Star Captains https://sportzbonanza.com/lebron-giannis-named-as-all-star-captains/ Fri, 27 Jan 2023 06:54:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=19880 LeBron James at the China tour in 2018LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named as the captains of the teams set to take part in the NBA All-Star game in Salt Lake City next month. This is the sixth time that James will be an All-Star captain, having taken on the role every year since the NBA adopted the format whereby […]

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LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named as the captains of the teams set to take part in the NBA All-Star game in Salt Lake City next month.

This is the sixth time that James will be an All-Star captain, having taken on the role every year since the NBA adopted the format whereby the two All-Star captains draft their individual teams. James has appeared in 19 NBA All-Star games in total.

Antetokounmpo will be an All-Star captain for a third outing, having previously served in this role in 2019 and 2020. The Milwaukee Bucks star will also be participating in the seventh-consecutive All-Star game of his career.

Starting alongside James in the Western Conference team will be Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry.

The Eastern Conference lineup will be comprised of Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant and teammate Kyrie Irving, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell.

Players were selected through a weighted voting process, whereby 50% of the weighting was given to fans, 25% to players, and another 25% to the media panel.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Recovers Following Injury Scare During Greece Win https://sportzbonanza.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-recovers-following-injury-scare-during-greece-win/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 06:27:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=19138 Milwaukee Bucks' forward Giannis AntetokounmpoGreece and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo limped off the court during the third quarter of his national team’s 90-69 win over Estonia in their final Group C match at the EuroBasket tournament on Thursday evening. While the 27-year-old player was spotted limping after the game, he was able to take part in Greece’s post-match […]

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Greece and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo limped off the court during the third quarter of his national team’s 90-69 win over Estonia in their final Group C match at the EuroBasket tournament on Thursday evening.

While the 27-year-old player was spotted limping after the game, he was able to take part in Greece’s post-match celebrations on the court, also exchanging handshakes with Estonia’s players and coaches. According to Greece coach Dimitrios Itoudis, Antetokounmpo received treatment and ice for an ankle injury and is expected to make a quick recovery. “It’s all good,” Itoudis remarked, declaring the injury to be minor.

Prior to his ankle issue, Antetokounmpo emerged as Greece’s standout player against Estonia, leading his team with a record of 9-for-10 from the field. Throughout Greece’s four group stage games, Antetokounmpo averaged 29.5 points on 58% shooting in 26-½ minutes per game.

Elsewhere in Group C, Italy defeated Great Britain 90-56, little more than two hours after the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Italians end their group stage run in fourth place, while Great Britain remained winless at the foot of the table. Spain, Slovenia, and Serbia join Greece as winners of their respective groups.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Would Be Open to Playing for the Bulls in the Future https://sportzbonanza.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-would-be-open-to-playing-for-the-bulls-in-the-future/ Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:29:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=19030 Milwaukee Bucks' forward Giannis AntetokounmpoThe Milwaukee Bucks fans probably hope that their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain with the franchise until the end of his basketball career. But that might not be certain as they think. During a recent chat with Fox 32 Chicago, Antetokounmpo was asked whether he would like to play for the Chicago Bulls at some […]

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The Milwaukee Bucks fans probably hope that their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain with the franchise until the end of his basketball career. But that might not be certain as they think.

During a recent chat with Fox 32 Chicago, Antetokounmpo was asked whether he would like to play for the Chicago Bulls at some point in the future. The 27-year-old superstar first made it clear that he’s committed to his Bucks but then added that he wouldn’t mind coming to the Windy City later in his career.

“I think anybody you ask that question that plays basketball if he said no, he’d be a liar,” Antetokounmpo said. “It’s a team that won multiple championships; it’s a team that one of the greatest players, if not the greatest player to ever play this game, played for. So it’s a no-brainer; everybody would love to play for Chicago.”

“Down the line, you never know. You never know how life brings it, maybe I play for Chicago,” he added.

Even if this happens to be the case, it sure won’t be soon. He still has four years remaining on his contract with Milwaukee, and there is doubt the franchise will add more to his deal as soon as it can. So yes, the Bulls fans can hope, but they also need to know that this scenario is quite far-fetched.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic Highlight the 2021-22 All-NBA First Team https://sportzbonanza.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-and-nikola-jokic-highlight-the-2021-22-all-nba-first-team/ Fri, 27 May 2022 06:45:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=18214 Milwaukee Bucks' forward Giannis AntetokounmpoThe NBA recently announced its 2021-22 All-NBA First Team and it’s safe to say that there were few surprises in store. The Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets highlight the list that also features young stars in Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks), Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns), and Jayson […]

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The NBA recently announced its 2021-22 All-NBA First Team and it’s safe to say that there were few surprises in store. The Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets highlight the list that also features young stars in Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks), Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns), and Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics).

Antetokounmpo was the only player to get in unanimously and receive all 100 first-team votes. This was the fourth-consecutive season that the “Greek Freak” was a unanimous selection to the All-NBA First Team. Jokic and Doncic got 88 first-team votes each, while Booker had 82. Tatum barely got in with less than 50 percent of first-team votes (49).

Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers had more first-team votes (57) and more points (415) than Tatum but was relegated to the 2021-22 All-NBA Second Team due to the league’s decision to have the position-based selection. Aside from Embiid, the second team also has Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies), DeMar DeRozan (Chicago Bulls), Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets), and Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors.

Finally, the 2021-22 All-NBA Third Team features Suns’ Chris Paul, Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young, Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors, Minnesota Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns, and LeBron James of Los Angeles Lakers. This was the 18th time in James’ career that he made an All-NBA team; by far the most in league history. He is also the only player to make the team in Season 19 or later.

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