The Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo was announced as being on the All-NBA First Team once again for the 2024-25 season on Friday. The achievement marks Antetokounmpo’s seventh straight time on the first team, and while the accolades are both impressive and historic, the Greek Freak had a reaction to a different part of the news that left fans laughing out loud.
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Apr 22, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots the ball during game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Giannis Antetokounmpo Achieves Historic 7th-Straight All-NBA First Team
Giannis Antetokounmpo is once again representing the Milwaukee Bucks on the All-NBA First Team. After averaging 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists over the 2024-25 regular season, Antetokounmpo joined Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver’s Nikola Jokic, Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell, and Boston’s Jayson Tatum on the league’s best five of the season.
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Mar 16, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) jostles for position under the basket in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
The achievement marks Antetokounmpo’s seventh straight time on the All-NBA First Team, only the ninth player in NBA history to do such a thing. Giannis is now among the company of players like LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, and Karl Malone.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, LeBron James
Dec 2, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) exchange hugs after the Los Angeles Lakers 133-129 win over the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
However, when Antetokounmpo reacted to the news on Instagram, it had more to do with the photo of himself than his historic accomplishment.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Reacts to All-NBA First Team
When the All-NBA teams were announced on Friday, Antetokounmpo was quick to react to the news via Instagram. The Bucks superstar happily asserted that he “looks cute” in the picture posted on the NBA’s official account when announcing the awards.
Never change Giannis lol pic.twitter.com/jmWE1JsX3r
— Bucks Lead (@BucksLead) May 23, 2025
Antetokounmpo then thanked the NBA in a reply to his original comment. Even if he took the chance to make a lighthearted joke, the magnitude of his accomplishment is surely not lost on him.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
February 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NBA great Giannis Antetokounmpo is honored for being selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during halftime in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Antetokounmpo is known for his hilarious internet interactions. Just last week, he hosted a makeshift Twitter Q&A with fans and fielded questions on everything from European football news, his favorite video games, and what the best cheese is. He even had some things to say about on-court topics.
While all the news around Antetokounmpo continues to be around his potential departure from Milwaukee, it’s satisfying to see Giannis continue to get his flowers and enjoy the special moments of his career.
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