Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Is More Athletic, Longer & Faster Than Me

... the NBA. Fittingly, the discussion centered around the Bucks very own Giannis Antetokounmpo. “Look at Giannis,” Durant said. “Giannis Antetokounmpo, this guy is scary.". “He’s more athletic than I am. He’s longer than me. He’s faster. He’s going to be stronger than I am.”. Durant, who has led the league in scoring four times and is currently in his first season with the Golden State Warriors where he’s averaging 25.8 points per game, knew about Giannis right away. He recalled playing a game in Milwaukee where he had one of his first encounters with Antetokounmpo. “I saw how hard he played his rookie year and I was like this guy plays extremely hard. A lot of people told me he looked up to me, and I didn’t know that, but a lot of people said that. We played in Milwaukee one time and I was working out before the game and I just saw him staring at me, just watching me the whole time. I was like it feels good that I can influence a young guy like that.”. Fast forward a few years, and a few days before he makes his first All-Star appearance of his career, Giannis certainly appears to be on track to become a superstar like Durant one day. For Durant, having ...

Giannis Antetokounmpo's All-star Moment Is No Accident

... the East team in Sunday's NBA All-Star Game. Check out this story on __link__: __link__/story/sports/nba/bucks/2017/02/18/giannis-antetokounmpos-all-star-moment-no-accident/97946292/. Cancel Send. A link has been sent to your friend's email address. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Giannis Antetokounmpo's all-star moment is no accident. Charles F. Gardner , Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 8:49 p.m. CT Feb. 18, 2017 | Updated 11 hours ago. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball Saturday during the NBA All-Star practice at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. (Photo: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sport). 2571 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN 20 COMMENTEMAILMORE. NEW ORLEANS - Giannis Antetokounmpo is called the “Greek Freak” and he has a lean and strong body that allows him to do spectacular things on the basketball court. But make no mistake. His arrival as a starting forward for the Eastern ...

We Need To Stop Calling Giannis Antetokounmpo An Alien

... film whose heyday coincided with the formative years of a glut of writers now waxing poetic about the sport. “Space Jam” planted the illogical seed, and the constant cries for a remake fertilized the fervor diligently over these past 20-odd years. To be fair, Space Jam does a bang-up job portraying the unstoppable power of the Mon Stars, the Alien team that takes on Michael Jordan’s Looney Tunes crew. Menacing with bulging muscles that test a jersey seam’s integrity more than Glen Davis ’ gut, the Mon Stars were designed specifically to obfuscate the real way these players should be remembered. For the time, the team’s versatility was truly forward-thinking, with most of their bigs fitting the multi-dimensional archetypes any GM is looking for nowadays in a 7-footer. Their Synergy tracking stats would probably just show up as flame emojis. However, ...

The Political Context Of Giannis Antetokounmpo's Rise To Nba Stardom

... for running an openly “criminal operation” that murders people for political gain. When you are in their crosshairs, they pull the trigger. In the case of Giannis, their target is high profile and represents the 21 st century, multicultural Greece that they want to destroy. Golden Dawn members murdered famous antifascist hip-hop artist Pavlos Fyssas on September 17, 2013 and have attempted to assassinate members of trade unions and political parties. Mass demonstrations and open street battles have had to take place to challenge these goons. Now, Giannis is in their sights. As Annie-Rose Strasser wrote in 2013 for Think Progress , “In some ways he is their perfect villain: a young boy, not ethnically Greek, able to achieve success despite poverty and immigration status. He was even fast-tracked toward citizenship because ‘of special services to the country.’”. Michaloliakos, who is also currently on trial for criminal violence, ...

Malcolm Brogdon And Giannis Antetokounmpo Hit The Nba Media Circuit

... Louisiana. Bruce Yeung/NBAE via Getty Images. NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 16: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks arrives at the hotel during the 2017 All-Star Media Circuit at the Ritz Carlton on February 16, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Bruce Yeung/NBAE via Getty Images. NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 16: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans shakes hands with Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2017 All-Star Media Circuit at the Ritz Carlton on February 16, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Bruce Yeung/NBAE via Getty Images. NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 16: Malcolm Brogdon of the Milwaukee Bucks poses for portraits during the NBAE Circuit as part of 2017 All-Star Weekend at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on February 16, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images. NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 16: Malcolm Brogdon of ...

Giannis Antetokounmpo Finishes Own Alley-oop Off The Backboard

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Running Away With Most Improved Player

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Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Scores 30; West Beats East 192-182

... in the first half against the Western Conference All-Stars during the 2017 NBA All-Star Game at Smoothie King Center on February 19, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images). NBA All-Star Game: Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 30; West beats East 192-182. NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 19: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket in the first half against the Western Conference All-Stars during the 2017 NBA All-Star Game at Smoothie King Center on February 19, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images). NEW ORLEANS — ...

Giannis Antetokounmpo Taking His Game To Another Level

... 14, 2016: Rockets defender Montrezl Harrell (5) blocks a shot attempt by Kings center Kosta Koufos (41) during the third quarter in Houston. Troy Taormina, USA TODAY Sports. Dec. 13: Knicks and Suns players get into a scuffle. Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports. Dec. 12, 2016: Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) passes between Bucks defenders Jabari Parker (12) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the first half in Toronto. Dan Hamilton, USA TODAY Sports. Dec. 11, 2016: Thunder guard Russell Westbrook rises up for a two-handed slam during the first half against the Celtics in Oklahoma City. Westbrook's streak of triple-doubles ended at seven, but he still helped rally the Thunder to a 99-96 win. Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports. Dec 10, 2016: Milwaukee Bucks center Greg Monroe (15) is fouled by Washington Wizards forward Andrew Nicholson (44) during the first half at Verizon Center. Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports. Dec. 9, 2016: Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) is introduced to fans prior to game against the Houston Rockets at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mark ...