While the trade rumors involving the name of Milwaukee Bucks superstar power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo continue to swirl, he’s just keeping himself busy helping his team on the court.
On Monday, Antetokounmpo and company managed to snap a three-game losing skid by escaping with a 112-110 victoryover the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
Bucks’ Antetokounmpo reflects on another NBA All-Star Game selection
On the same day, the NBA announced that the “Greek Freak” has earned his placeamong the starters in the upcoming 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
It is the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player’s 10th All-Star appearance as well.
The 31-year-old Antetokounmpo gave a heartfelt reflection on his latest achievement.
“I’d probably not believe it,” Antetokounmpo said about whether his younger self would believe that he would one day become a 10-time NBA All-Star. (h/tBucks Lead).
“I think when I came to the league, I had this meeting with John Hammond and Dave Morway, who was the GM and assistant GM of the Bucks, and they told me ‘hey look at all these guys, Paul Pierce, Tracy McGrady they’ve been 10-time All-Stars, you can be one of those guys.’ And I’m like ‘Do you really believe that?’ He was like ‘Yeah if you work hard and you have the tools to be one of those guys’.
I kinda took that and instilled it in my heart. I’ve never said it publicly but one of my goals as a player was to be a 10-time All-Star and I’m very happy that I’ve accomplished it. I wanna thank everybody that has helped me on this journey. I want to thank God for keeping my healthy, for keeping me hungry, for protecting me throughout this journey.”
Antetokounmpo is still very much at the top of his game, so he should be able to see himself in a few more NBA All-Star Games in the future.
Against the Hawks, Antetokounmpo had 21 points on 7/12 shooting from the field with 17 boards, six assists, a steal and a block in 30 minutes of action.
Jan 13, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts in the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
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