While much of the attention surrounding the NBA MVP conversation focuses on Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is producing yet another incredible season.
The Bucks entered a matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night as the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference standings with a 36-26 record.
During the matchup against the Cavaliers, Antetokounmpo earned a spot on the NBA's Top 50 all-time scoring list.
Antetokounmpo is now No. 50 on the list, passing league legend Tom Chambers, who recorded 20,049 points during his NBA career.
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Heading into the game on Sunday, Antetokounmpo was averaging 30.9 points, 12.1 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game.
Antetokounmpo ranks No. 2 in points per game, trailing Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who is currently averaging 32.8 points per game.
Antetokounmpo continues to add to his incredible NBA resume at 30 years old.
Throughout his 12-year NBA career, Antetokounmpo has achieved the following accomplishments: two-time MVP, 2019-20 Defensive Player of the Year, 2016-17 Most Improved Player, five-time All-Defensive team, 2021 NBA champion, 2021 Finals MVP, eight-time All-NBA and nine-time All-Star.
After a matchup against the Cavaliers on Sunday night, the Bucks will be on the road for a game against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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This story was originally published March 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM.