The Milwaukee Bucks have made an impressive start to the 2024-25 NBA season. They are currently enjoying a four-game winning streak, largely due to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dominating performances. The Bucks sit in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings, with a record of 14 wins and 11 losses.
Amid this strong performance, Antetokounmpo surprised fans by revealing his future plans. In a recent interview with Harris Stavrou from Sport24.gr, he discussed his intentions and his participation in the upcoming EuroBasket 2025.
“After the Olympic qualifiers, I was with Thanasis, watching highlights of the national team. I told him, ‘Man, I enjoy playing in Europe. Do you think I could ever play here in 5-7 years?’ I even told Thanasis, ‘You know, NBA money is a lot, but maybe if a team in Europe could offer the same, I’d play there.’ I like the strategy. I grew up with this style,” Antetokounmpo said.
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Top 10:
Giannis Antetokounmpo – 9 different trophies
Michael Jordan – 8
LeBron James – 8
Larry Bird – 7
Wilt Chamberlain – 6
Willis Reed – 6
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The Bucks recently won the NBA Cup final against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Greek Freak achieved a triple-double in the game, scoring 26 points, providing 10 assists, and grabbing 19 rebounds. Throughout the entire NBA Cup tournament, Antetokounmpo averaged 30.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Takes On Euro Fans’ Opinions About NBA Defensive Play
Giannis Antetokounmpo consistently showcases his dominance on the court with impressive performances. Recently, he highlighted the strong chemistry he has with Damian Lillard, which has significantly contributed to the Bucks’ victories. However, some fans remain skeptical about the Greek Freak’s potential for EuroBasket 2025, arguing that the defensive level in the NBA is not particularly strong. In an interview with Harris Stavrou from Sport24.gr, Antetokounmpo disagreed with these claims.
“That’s just not true. Is there defense in Europe? Look, in 2022 at the EuroBasket, I was the top scorer. At the Olympics, I was the top scorer. So, if they play defense there, what does that tell you? In the NBA, there’s plenty of defense, especially in big games,” Antetokounmpo said.
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Antetokounmpo is averaging 32.7 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 6.1 assists over 23 games played in the 2024-25 NBA season. After winning the NBA Cup, the Bucks star will look forward to the 2024-25 season. Milwaukee will travel to Cleveland to face the Eastern Conference leaders on Friday.
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