Giannis

@El-Ka-Bong posted:

The best brats in Wisconsin are made in Horicon

Stopped there yesterday to grab some. I will try some later this week.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/...xtension-with-bucks/

Some more on the extension and how it helps both parties.

I imagine we'll see what's up having to do another contract in 2 years - hopefully at least one more chip

@MichiganPacker posted:

I'm ecstatic that he signed the extension, but I'm surprised given how much more he could have gotten had he waited until next summer.

Who is he targeting?

@H5 posted:

Who is he targeting?

Golden State. They'd be unstoppable with Giannis.

Several articles this morning quoting Giannis as saying that Thanasis was the biggest factor in talking him into signing the extension.

A minimum contract for a 15th guy at the end of the bench has never been a better investment.

https://www.reddit.com/r/MkeBu...=web2x&context=3

Thank God the NBA season is here. I can actually watch a team that has a chance to be great. My other teams have no chance this year and probably next year as well.

@Maynard posted:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MkeBu...=web2x&context=3

Build the statue.

Some excellent comments in the thread but this one stands out....

On Monday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks are in New York facing off against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. 

During the game, Giannis Antetokounmpo made NBA history by moving up on the all-time scoring list.

Antetokounmpo came into the evening with 16,400 points and has now moved ahead of Joe Dumars (16,402) and Jerry Stackhouse (16,409) for 106th on the list.

The next player for Antetokounmpo to pass will be Nate Archibald (16,481).

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— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 13, 2024

@Boris posted:

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— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 13, 2024

I think Giannis could average 35/15/5 at this point and not win another MVP. MVP voters don't really consider defense at all - neither Jokic or Doncic really play much defense.

Anthony Edwards is too low as well.

I would bet if you had the chance to trade any of these players even up for any other player on this list, any other team would trade their guy for Giannis.

If you look over the last 7 seasons, he’s averaging about 29/12 in basically 32 minutes a game.

Kareem was a 30/15 guy in his time in Milwaukee, but he also played 10 more minutes per game.  That’s significant.

You normalize the minutes played and Giannis is more like a 35/15 guy.

At this moment, the only guy I would trade straight up for Giannis is Embiid, but no way do I make that deal because of Embiids health.  

The only way you trade him is for someone better and that’s no one.  Now, 2 or 3 good players and a high choice or 2 is different.  One for one, nope.

@Tschmack posted:

At this moment, the only guy I would trade straight up for Giannis is Embiid, but no way do I make that deal because of Embiids health.  

I would never trade him straight up for Embiid. Even IF Embiid was the picture of health. 

PikesPeak nailed. Multiple picks and players, maybe....there's nobody straight up.

Put Giannis on the Warriors....watch what happens - Clippers and everyone else in the West has no shot

Embiid is really good everyone.  He’s a better shooter than Giannis, he defends pretty well, and I’d argue he’s a better rebounder.  He’s not as good in the open court but no one is compared to Giannis.

The issue with Embiid is you cannot trust him to stay healthy.  He hasn’t.  Until he can it’s an issue.

But don’t kid yourself - that guy - when at his best - is pretty close if not as good as 34.

Health is part of the deal isn't it? Yeah Embiid is good....that's why during the draft I wanted Embiid instead they took Jabari

Embiid and Giannis on the same team.....think about that....even with Embiid injury history

In 408 mins this season with Giannis ON and Dame/Brook OFF, the Bucks still have a +3.0 net rating (+13.1 with a three guys in 933 mins). That's how good he's been, and it's criminal he's considered in a different MVP tier than Jokic/SGA https://t.co/WDA6wVdjSL

— Paul Don't Lie (@PaulHeadleyNBA) February 16, 2024

https://www.si.com/nba/bucks/n...withstand-rough-play

The rough & tumble Milwaukee Bucks. Article posted yesterday before the Clippers game.

Is Boston tough? 🤔

I didn't realize he passed Super Sid last night!

Though he sat out the win against the Clippers, Giannis Antetokounmpo was acknowledged for having the most wins ever for a Milwaukee Bucks player. pic.twitter.com/8nVFekAydc

— Lori Nickel (@LoriNickel) March 5, 2024

@nathanmarzion:  Giannis is the 9th player since the merger (1976) to be named First Team All-NBA six years in a row.

The list:
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- LeBron James
- Kobe Bryant
- Shaquille O'Neal
- Tim Duncan
- Karl Malone
- Michael Jordan
- Larry Bird
- Magic Johnson

@ilcuqui posted:

@nathanmarzion:  Giannis is the 9th player since the merger (1976) to be named First Team All-NBA six years in a row.

The list:
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- LeBron James
- Kobe Bryant
- Shaquille O'Neal
- Tim Duncan
- Karl Malone
- Michael Jordan
- Larry Bird
- Magic Johnson

Every other one of those guys except Karl Malone won at least three rings.

Confirmation that most ESPN coverage of the NBA is a joke. Wilbon has been hanging out with SAS way too much.

@nathanmarzion:  Here are the 11 voters who did not vote Giannis First Team All-NBA:

What’s a bigger joke is Anthony Davis, Kahwi Leonard, and Kevin Durant were 2nd team All NBA.  

@ilcuqui posted:

Confirmation that most ESPN coverage of the NBA is a joke. Wilbon has been hanging out with SAS way too much.

@nathanmarzion:  Here are the 11 voters who did not vote Giannis First Team All-NBA:

If Giannis is on the Knicks or the Bulls....none of these idiots would leave him off 1st team.

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Being voted 1st team All NBA does not win championships.  Much ado about nothing.

5 of the top 6 (most) All 1st Team selections might disagree.  

There’s only one Robert Horry in NBA history.  

Star players- usually the elite of the elite - win championships.

Teams win championships

@Pikes Peak posted:

Teams win championships

Moreso in football or hockey, than NBA

What’s the last team to win an NBA Championship without a legit superstar (i.e top 10) player?   The 2003/2004 Pistons?