4th consecutive, unanimous All-NBA selection makes Giannis one-of-a-kind
Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is the only player since the 1966-67 NBA season to make the All-NBA team. Deciding the NBA’s GOAT is a constant, fluctuating conversation, but…
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Jayson Tatum joins Luka, Giannis on First Team
The All-NBA teams were revealed ahead of Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, and Jayson Tatum made the First Team for the first time of his career. The Conference…
Read moreMarcus Smart, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Rudy Gobert headline NBA’s All-Defensive teams
May 20, 2022 Andrew LopezESPN Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo highlighted the 2021-22 NBA All-Defensive teams, which were announced…
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Celtics’ Marcus Smart draws Game 7-changing 3-shot foul on Giannis Antetokounmpo with halftime-buzzer heave
Getty Images Every point matters in the playoffs, but especially in Game 7. Late in the first half of Sunday’s matchup between the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks, Marcus Smart…
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NBA Twitter all-in on epic Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo duel in Game 6
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MAY 13: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates a basket against Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the third quarter in Game Six…
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Giannis mural in downtown Milwaukee is finally complete
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MAY 09: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks walks to the bench during the second quarter of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the…
Read more‘Absolutely ready for this game,’ Giannis Antetokounmpo authors dominant performance as Milwaukee Bucks take series lead
10:07 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN MILWAUKEE — The Boston Celtics made everything difficult offensively for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo through the first two games of this series, but Antetokounmpo…
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Big questions for Giannis, Chris Paul and the Celtics
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning.’ The playoffs resume tonight…
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Scottie Pippen says even he couldn’t guard Giannis Antetokounmpo
Even Scottie Pippen said he would have had major trouble guarding Giannis Antetokounmpo. Despite being a 10-time All-Defensive player out on the wing in his athletic prime, Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen…
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How the Celtics slow Giannis, Suns exploit mismatches
The Celtics found a way to contain Giannis Antetokounmpo through two games. Can their defensive clinic sustain? Plus: the Mavs have no answer for Phoenix’s offense. The first two games…
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