Giannis Antetokounmpo added another milestone to his illustrious career during the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against the LA Clippers in California.
Tonight's player of the game. pic.twitter.com/wER1ZEZBeF
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 26, 2025
Antetokounmpo had 30 points, ten rebounds, one assist and one block while shooting 10/18 from the field in his first 29 minutes of playing time.
He also made NBA history.
Via AfroBallers: “Giannis Antetokounmpo has passed Bernard King (19,655) to move up to No. 53 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.”
Giannis Antetokounmpo has passed Bernard King (19,655) to move up to No. 53 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.#AfroBallers #NBA #GiannisAntetokounmpo #MilwaukeeBucks #BernardKing pic.twitter.com/zjX5WTdDcD
— AfroBallers (@afroballers) January 26, 2025
At just 30, the two-time MVP will have a lot more time to keep climbing the all-time scoring list.
Following King, the next player for him to pass will be Hall of Famer John Stockton (19,711).
Giannis cleans up his own miss with the one-handed slam! pic.twitter.com/WjvrMXALyw
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 26, 2025
Antetokounmpo came into play with averages of 31.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.4 blocks per contest while shooting 60.3% from the field in 36 games.
He was recently named as a starter in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.
Via The Milwaukee Bucks: “9x All-Star. 9x All-Star starter.
Congratulations, Giannis!”
9x All-Star. 9x All-Star starter.
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 24, 2025
Congratulations, Giannis! pic.twitter.com/ACkflPrGwk
The Bucks got off to a slow start to the season, but they have turned things around over the last eight weeks.
They won the NBA Cup (and are the fourth seed with a 25-17 record in 42 games).
Over the last ten games, the Bucks have gone 8-2, and they are also in the middle of a four-game winning streak.
Antetokounmpo was the 15th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.
He has spent all 12 seasons of his Hall of Fame career with the Bucks.