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Giannis Antetokounmpo matches Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's feat once again

The Greek Freak is blazing his own path of greatness across the NBA's history books.
Matthew Dugandzic|
Giannis Antetokounmpo matches Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's feat once again
Giannis Antetokounmpo matches Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's feat once again

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Ever since his ascension to superstar status, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been must-see TV. Although his combination of length, dexterity, talent, and skills remains one of one in NBA history, his feats of greatness have been compared to some of the greatest players in NBA history. This includes arguably the greatest Buck of all time, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Incredible stretch

The Bucks have been on a tear of late, winning their last seven games and nine out of the last 10 to bump their record to 36-17, good for first in the Central Division and second in the Eastern Conference. It's no coincidence that Milwaukee's hot streak has corresponded with Giannis' incredible play.

After tallying 35 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 assists in the Bucks' 123-115 win over the Miami Heat last weekend, Giannis is now averaging 41.2 points, 15.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game over his last six.

The last player to achieve such all-around brilliance was Abdul-Jabbar, who did this back in February 1972.

Willing passer

As impressive as Giannis' points and boards are, it's his passing that stands out. With opposing teams loading up on whichever side of the floor Giannis is on, the Greek Freak actually licks his chops as his vision, length, and passing skill lets him effectively carve up the other team's defense.

“He’s got to be willing to pass and play with his teammates, and we’ve got to make shots. I think he did that. It starts with him being aggressive, him drawing extra defenders. His teammates have got to make plays around him," said Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer.

Giannis has been on an MVP pace this season, and his recent stretch of games shows why. He's not only a fantastic scorer, but he's also more than willing to share the ball with his teammates, allowing them to get easy buckets and their share of the spotlight.

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Matthew Dugandzic
MATTHEW DUGANDZIC

Matthew finished his bachelor's degree in Economics (Management) at the University of Split and got his master's degree in the same field at the University of Zadar. Whether it is playing the game as an undersized 6'3'' power forward or simply watching it, Matthew can't get enough of it. After all, he has been an avid NBA fan since the 2000s. But don't get him wrong, as Matthew still loves the old-school NBA and is a true student of the game. From on-court moments to off-court stuff, whether it's about the stars of modern-day basketball or legends of the game, Matthew covers every category of the NBA world and basketball in general, as long as it makes for an engaging and exciting story.