Giannis Surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar As Bucks Scoring Leader
Giannis Surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar As Bucks Scoring Leader
Giannis Surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar , As Bucks Scoring Leader.
Giannis Surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar , As Bucks Scoring Leader.
ESPN reports that on March 31, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 44 points against the Brooklyn Nets.
His outstanding performance bumped up his total franchise points to 14,216, topping Abdul-Jabbar's 14,211 points.
His outstanding performance bumped up his total franchise points to 14,216, topping Abdul-Jabbar's 14,211 points.
Giannis also hit a tying 3-pointer with 18 seconds left to put the game into overtime.
Then, he sank two free throws with three seconds left in OT to help the Bucks clinch a 120-119 victory over the Nets.
Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer commented on Giannis' accomplishment.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is just one of the iconic players in our league.
And what he was able to accomplish in Milwaukee and then of course going forward, he's one of the all-time greats, Mike Budenholzer, via statement, as reported by ESPN.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is just one of the iconic players in our league.
And what he was able to accomplish in Milwaukee and then of course going forward, he's one of the all-time greats, Mike Budenholzer, via statement, as reported by ESPN.
So for Giannis to pass him, organizationally, as our all-time career leading scorer, to have a front-row seat for the last three and three-quarters, almost four years, I just feel incredibly fortunate.
, Mike Budenholzer, via statement, as reported by ESPN.
His teammates are beyond happy for him.
... It's beyond impressive what he's done, and he's got a lot more left ahead of him, Mike Budenholzer, via statement, as reported by ESPN.
Giannis, who has been vocal about wanting to remain in Milwaukee for the entirety of his career, just wants his team and himself to "stay humble.".
I felt like the more humble I get and the more hungry I stay, the more things I can accomplish, the more art I can create.
Playing basketball is like creating art so -- the more I can prolong my career.
, Giannis Antetokounmpo, via statement, as reported by ESPN.
So I just got to keep staying humbled, keep trying to make my teammates great, win games, and good things like tonight will happen, Giannis Antetokounmpo, via statement, as reported by ESPN