The Milwaukee Bucks have turned their season around in dramatic fashion. After a rough start that saw them stumble to a 4-9 record, the team now sits at 14-11, due to in large part to the chemistry between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.
The turnaround has silenced trade rumors surrounding Antetokounmpo, which began swirling after the team’s sixth straight loss. Now, everyone praise the star duo as the driving force behind the Bucks’ resurgence. In an interview with ESPN’s Mallika Andrews, Giannis opened up about his partnership with Lillard and how their connection has evolved.
“We’re able to sacrifice more. Last year, a lot of people put a lot of expectation on us to be Kobe [Bryant] & Shaq, Kareem [Abdul-Jabbar] & Magic [Johnson], and we were together in a room for maybe a week. That’s not possible,” Giannis said.
"We're able to sacrifice more… Last year, a lot of people put a lot of expectation to us to be Kobe [Bryant] & Shaq, Kareem [Abdul-Jabbar] & Magic [Johnson]. … Our chemistry got better."
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 17, 2024
Giannis on playing with Damian Lillard this year vs. last year.pic.twitter.com/899Mvw0GGE
“Now it’s the second year of us playing together, and with time, our relationship got better, our chemistry got better, and our connection has gotten better. I’m very happy,” Giannis added.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Adds NBA Cup MVP To His Legendary Resume
Giannis Antetokounmpo has yet another accolade to add to his illustrious career. The Milwaukee Bucks star received the honor of being the NBA Cup MVP after leading his team to a 97-81 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Antetokounmpo delivered an unforgettable performance in the NBA Cup Final. He recorded a triple-double with 26 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists. He also added two steals and three blocked shots to cap off his dominant night.
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With this MVP honor, Giannis’ resume continues to grow. The 8-time All-Star and 8-time All-NBA player has already achieved feats such as winning Most Improved Player (MIP), Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY), NBA Finals MVP, and an NBA Championship.
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