The Milwaukee Bucks may not have had Damian Lillard, and they may have been trailing the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 39-25 at the end of the first quarter, but Giannis Antetokounmpo would not be denied on Thursday night.

In a normal year, Giannis Antetokounmpo would be the runaway NBA MVP. His current statistics on the 2024-25 season best both of Antetokounmpo's MVP seasons (2018-19 and 2019-20). The Greek Freak, as he is affectionately known in the basketball world,

As he leads the Milwaukee Bucks toward the playoffs, Giannis Antetokounmpo shared his thoughts on how his playing style compares to the current trends in the NBA. Giannis Antetokounmpo has the task of guiding the Milwaukee Bucks through a season in which Damian Lillard was sidelined due to a blood clot.