Bleacher Report made a lot of noise recently with their Top 100 NBA Players of All-Time published on Sunday but there’s one thing Milwaukee Bucks naturally don’t agree with. They think Giannis Antetokounmpo was defamed.
Michael Jordan, Lebron James
Feb 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Lebron James and Michael Jordan on court during halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Lots of NBA fans reacted to the list which had Michael Jordan as number one and Lebron James as no. 2. The two were separated by just one vote.
Even Shaquille O’Neal, who was ranked sixth, had to react as he thought it was criminal to put his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant at no. 11.
Drowned in the conversations was the low ranking of the Greek Freak. Antetokounmpo was placed at the 25th spot by the sports publication. They made no justification about this ranking. It wrote:
The most physically overpowering force in the league since Shaquille O’Neal, Antetokounmpo already has a surefire Hall of Fame resumé having just completed his age-30 season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Cam Whitmore, Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts with guard Andre Jackson Jr. (44) during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks in a semifinal of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
BR also mentioned how Giannis is on a league of his own by averaging at least 30.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists in six straight seasons.
Bucks fans react to Giannis Antetokounmpo ranking
Almost everyone ahead of Giannis won at least one title except Karl Malone. However, that should not be enough to put the Greek Freak that low according to some fans.
Individual accolades is one of their arguments as well as the ability to play both ends of the floor.
24. Wade
25. Giannis
I’m curious the argument Wade has over Giannis.
Obviously he won more titles, but Giannis didn’t get to play with prime LeBron.
Giannis has more all NBAs (9>8), more first team All-NBAs (7>2), more all Defense (5>3), and crucially more MVPs (2>0) https://t.co/ZtXmhfAxTq
— junes (174-0 in internet arguments) (@junesfoshiz) July 14, 2025
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dirk Nowitzki
Jan 8, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) defends against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the third quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
One pointed out how Giannis is in the same league as Michael Jordan in terms of one single-season performance.
KG, Jokic, and Dirk Nowitzki above Giannis is so incredibly nasty. Giannis has 5 All Defensive teams to Jokic’s zero, and a DPOY to his zero. Giannis has 3 more ALL NBA First Team selections than Dirk AND KG and one more mvp than both of them, andddd a finals mvp over KG. https://t.co/eoOTiINIWq pic.twitter.com/gOgF8TUTUp
— Follow HeavenlyBuckets (@Heavenlybuckets) July 14, 2025
24. Wade
25. Giannis
I’m curious the argument Wade has over Giannis.
Obviously he won more titles, but Giannis didn’t get to play with prime LeBron.
Giannis has more all NBAs (9>8), more first team All-NBAs (7>2), more all Defense (5>3), and crucially more MVPs (2>0) https://t.co/ZtXmhfAxTq
— junes (174-0 in internet arguments) (@junesfoshiz) July 14, 2025
People really think Dirk above Giannis all time pic.twitter.com/DqUvd0Dx41
— bossman (@thyonlybossman) July 14, 2025
Is Antetokounmpo’s ranking justified? What do you think?
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