'We are thrilled:' Bucks sign Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Giannis' brother
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced Tuesday, July 16 that they signed free agent forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the older brother of Bucks forward and NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.Thanasis Antetokounmpo joins Milwaukee on a guaranteed two-year, minimum contract, according to Giannis' agent, Alex Saratsis."Thanasis is a young player with great experience at the top level overseas," Bucks general manager Jon Horst said. "He brings toughness, athleticism, character and a high IQ.
'Giannis MVP Celebration' set for Sunday afternoon, July 14 at Fiserv Forum plaza
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Nike scheduled a public celebration of Giannis Antetokounmpo winning his first MVP award -- Sunday afternoon, July 14 at Fiserv Forum.According to a news release, the "Giannis MVP Celebration" was set to take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the plaza at Fiserv Forum, giving fans an opportunity to see Antetokounmpo presented with the MVP trophy and to check out his first signature shoe, the Nike Air Zoom Freak 1.Antetokounmpo will be presented with the MVP trophy by Boys & Girls Club kids.The event will also include appearances by the Bucks Entertainment Network, DJs -- including a headliner to be announced before the event -- and food and beverages throughout the plaza.The House of Hoops Freakmobile will be on site for fans to purchase Antetokounmpo Nike merchandise, with a limited number of his signature shoes available for purchase.
Reports: Milwaukee Bucks signing Giannis' older brother Thanasis to 2-year contract
MILWAUKEE -- Citing sources, Shams Charania, senior lead NBA insider/writer/analyst for The Athletic and Stadium reported Sunday, July 7 the Milwaukee Bucks and Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the older brother of Giannis Antetokounmpo, have agreed to a two-year contract.According to Charania, Thanasis Antetokounmpo is signing a fully guaranteed two-year, $3 million veteran's minimum deal with the Bucks.
Wisconsin lawmakers propose 'MVP Week'
MADISON — A bipartisan group of legislators from Milwaukee and Green Bay is proposing a most valuable player week to honor Aaron Rodgers, Christian Yelich and Giannis Antetokounmpo.The group introduced a resolution Thursday that would designate the first week of December 2019 as "MVP Week in Wisconsin." The lawmakers selected that week because Rodgers' birthday is Dec. 2, Yelich's birthday is Dec. 5 and Antetokounmpo's birthday is Dec. 6.Rodgers is the Green Bay Packers' quarterback.
Giannis Antetokounmpo to play for Greece at World Cup
ATHENS, Greece — Giannis Antetokounmpo will play for Greece at this year's basketball World Cup in China, saying Friday he can play any position.The Milwaukee Bucks player and NBA MVP said he hasn't "talked to the coach about which position I'll be playing ...
Congrats! Milwaukee celebrates Giannis Antetokounmpo's MVP win
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee is celebrating Giannis Antetokounmpo's NBA MVP win and the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is along for the ride.Starting Tuesday, June 25 all 400 buses in the fleet began flashing the words "CONGRATS GIANNIS!" on their display screens.
'We are beyond proud:' Giannis Antetokounmpo wins NBA MVP honor
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the Kia NBA Most Valuable Player for the 2018-19 season, the league announced Monday night, June 24 during the NBA Awards in Los Angeles.
TMZ: Giannis and his brother share flare with gym workout dance
MILWAUKEE -- With the season behind him, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been back in the gym with his fellow NBA-playing brother, Kostas.As TMZ reports, "the brothers channeled their inner MadeinTYO for their workout cool downs -- bustin' out the 'woah' dance while 'Chucky Cheese' blasts in the background."
'We CAN get better. And it starts with me:' Giannis, Bucks look forward to bright future
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks met with the media at the team's training facility on Monday, May 27 after their season-ending loss to the Toronto Raptors over the weekend.
Giannis Antetokounmpo unanimously selected to the All-NBA First Team
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo was unanimously selected to the All-NBA First Team, the league announced Thursday, May 23, marking the first Bucks player to earn First Team honors since Sidney Moncrief following the 1982-83 season.According to a news release from Bucks officials, the forward is just the fourth player in franchise history to garner All-NBA First Team honors, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Marques Johnson and Moncrief.In his sixth NBA season, Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to the best record (60-22) in the NBA and the team’s most wins since the 1980-81 season, while setting new career highs in points (27.7, ranked 3rd in the NBA), rebounds (12.5, ranked 6th in the NBA) and assists (5.9) per game.
Marvelous mosaics: Artist creates unique portraits of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks using maps
MILWAUKEE -- An artist from Cyprus is grabbing the attention of Milwaukee Bucks fans everywhere with his unique map mosaics that celebrate the athletic prowess of Giannis Antetokounmpo.Charis Tsevis created his first piece featuring #34 in 2018.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Eric Bledsoe named to NBA All-Defensive First Team
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and guard Eric Bledsoe have both been named to the 2018-19 NBA All-Defensive First Team, the league announced on Wednesday, May 22.This is the first time since 1990-91 (Alvin Robertson) that the Bucks have had a player selected to the All-Defensive First Team and just the third time in franchise history that Milwaukee has had two players selected to the All-Defensive First Team in the same season.Led by Antetokounmpo and Bledsoe, the Bucks were the top-rated defense in the NBA this season and held opponents to a league-low 43.3 field goal percentage.
Limited edition: Giannis Antetokounmpo 'Greek Freak' bobblehead unveiled
MILWAUKEE -- The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum and BobblesGalore unveiled on Wednesday, May 22 an officially licensed, limited-edition bobblehead featuring Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo, waving the Greek flag.Known as the “Greek Freak”, Giannis has led the Bucks to the Eastern Conference Finals and is a finalist for the 2018-2019 Most Valuable Player award after leading the Bucks to the NBA’s best record, averaging 30.4 points, 6.5 assists and 13.7 rebounds per game this season.
'Dunks only:' Brothers Giannis and Kostas Antetokounmpo star in inspiring new commercial
MILWAUKEE -- They are stars on the hard court -- and now, featured in a new commercial for a Swedish milk company.Watch and learn about how Giannis and Kostas Antetokounmpo dreamt big as young boys -- and later pursued their passion in sport.
Giannis, George finalists for NBA MVP and defensive award
NEW YORK — Giannis Antetokounmpo and Paul George have a chance to be both the NBA's MVP and its Defensive Player of the Year.Reigning MVP James Harden is the other finalist for the league's top award.
96 fans at Fiserv Forum for Bucks/Raptors Game 1 will receive a free gyro, honoring the Greek Freak
MILWAUKEE -- Here's something to look forward to for those planning to head to Fiserv Forum Wednesday, May 15 for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, featuring the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors.The first 96 fans will receive a free gyro -- one per person -- while supplies last, thanks to 96.5 WKLH and Gyro MKE Mediterranean Grill.According to a news release, the WKLH "Hometown Rock" street team will be outside Tavern at Turner on Vel Phillips Avenue next to Fiserv Forum starting at 5 p.m.Fans are invited to have a Greek Freak for dinner, and then watch the Greek Freak have the Raptors for lunch!Go Bucks!
Bucks ready to square up against Celtics, Malcolm Brogdon will 'likely play'
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks host the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs on Wednesday evening, May 8.
'He's like a god:' Greek students who won recycling contest watch Giannis in the playoffs in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo, also known as the Greek Freak, has become an NBA superstar, and his journey from Greece to Milwaukee has prompted others to make that trip to watch him play."It was amazing," said Aggelos Stratis, 16, from Greece.Twenty students from Greece took a trip of a lifetime -- heading to Milwaukee for one reason."He's the biggest.