Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo continues demonstrating a legacy among the NBA’s all-time legends. On May 23, the league named him to the All-NBA first team for the seventh consecutive season, placing him in elite company along with Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, and Elgin Baylor for most consecutive first team selections.
After finishing third in this year’s MVP race, Giannis solidified his place in the league’s top tier. He joins Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum, and Donovan Mitchell on this year’s first team. Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis, Jokic, and Tatum were unanimous picks, appearing on all 100 ballots cast by an international panel of media voters.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Redefining Greatness Of NBA History
Making his ninth career All-NBA team, Giannis becomes one of only 32 players in league history to reach that mark. More importantly, he is now one of just two players, alongside Michael Jordan, who hold the unique combination of an MVP award, Defensive Player of the Year honors, and at least seven first-team All-NBA selections.
Giannis finished the 2024-25 season averaging 30.4 points, highlighting his spot in the second after MVP Gilgeous-Alexander’s 32.7. Additionally, he secured 11.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game. However, he shot 60.1% from the field, becoming the only player in NBA history to average at least 30 points on 60% shooting in multiple seasons.
Micheal Jordon ruled the game with unmatched intensity, dominating both ends of the court with a fierce, winning mentality. Giannis brings his brand of dominance, combining size, skill, and relentless effort in every step. No shortcuts, no letdowns, just all-around impact from a 7-foot force redefining greatness in real time.
Not just statistically, his dominance continues to shape the game on both ends of the court. As Bucks fans witnessed throughout the season, he combines unmatched physicality with elite basketball strategies. Moreover, he also took home the NBA Cup MVP and made the in-season tournament team, reinforcing his year-round impact. While many chase greatness, Giannis, like Jordan before him, seems to redefine it. With this latest milestone, Giannis is not just chasing history; he is rebuilding it.
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