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Dr. George Korkos, Greek-American Founder of Milwaukee Bucks
"Before Giannis there was another Greek," the founding owner of the Milwaukee Bucks says with a big grin on his face as he shows off his NBA Championships ring he still proudly wears almost five decades after his...
Basketball
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Future in Milwaukee Bucks Uncertain
Giannis Antetokounmpo said that he is not yet willing to sign a new contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.
In a few weeks, he will be eligible for a three-year extension worth about $173 million, but he doesn’t plan to sign...
Basketball
Milwaukee Bucks and the Possibility of a New Championship
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Milwaukee Bucks did not win a single game in the preseason, but Giannis is not worried because he believes the team needs to develop good habits for another championship. In his opinion, they just need to be...
Basketball
Antetokounmpo Leads the Milwaukee Bucks to Victory in Game 1 of Playoffs
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 27 points with 16 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks to lead the Milwaukee Bucks in their win against the Chicago Bulls 93-86 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Sunday.
Game 2...
Basketball
NBA Finals: Milwaukee Bucks One Win Away from Championship
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated Phoenix Suns 123-119 to take a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals and they are now one win away from the championship.
Basketball
NBA Final: Phoenix Suns Beat Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2
The Phoenix Suns beat the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of the NBA final by 118-108, despite Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 42 points.
Basketball
NBA Final: Phoenix Suns Beat Milwaukee Bucks in First Game
Giannis Antetokounmpo was on the losing side of the NBA finals game 1 as the Milwaukee Bucks were defeated by the Phoenix Suns 105-118.
Basketball
Milwaukee Bucks to Play at First NBA Finals in Almost 50 Years
The Milwaukee Bucks have advanced to the team's first NBA Finals since 1974 after they defeated the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.
Diaspora
Dr. George Korkos, Greek-American Founder of the Milwaukee Bucks Passes Away
Dr. George Korkos, a renowned plastic surgeon and the Greek-American co-founder of the Milwaukee Bucks, passed away at his Florida home on Friday, May 28. He was 90 years old.
“Before Giannis there was another Greek. That was me,...
Crime
Milwaukee Bucks Lead NBA Boycott in Solidarity with Jacob Blake
The Milwaukee Bucks never came out on the court to play against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday for Game 5 of their seven-game first-round playoff series, protesting Sunday's shooting of Jacob Blake by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
The Bucks' decision...
Greek News
Thanasis Antetokounmpo Joins Brother Giannis in Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed a two-year contract with Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the older brother of reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to The Athletic.
The 26-year-old brother of Milwaukee's superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo, who comes as a Greek champion with Panathinaikos,...
Sports
Milwaukee Bucks Thrash Sacramento Kings 112-87 in "Greek Civil War" of Antetokounmpo vs Koufos
When the Milwaukee Bucks "killed" the Sacramento Kings 112-87 on Tuesday night it was like a Greek Civil War fought in the NBA, as Giannis Antetokounmpo faced his compatriot Kosta Koufos.
It was an easy night for the Milwaukee team,...
Greek News
President Obama Meets the Milwaukee Bucks; Antetokounmpo
President Barack Obama greeted the Milwaukee Bucks basketball players and joined them for a group photo at the United Community Center (UCC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
In one of the photos the "Greek Freak" Giannis Antetokounmpo stole the show, covering...
Basketball
Giannis Antetokounmpo Becomes Bucks’ All-Time Top Rebounder
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo once again cemented his place as one of the greatest players of the franchise.
Antetokounmpo grabbed seventeen rebounds in the game against the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. With his fourteenth board, he passed the...
Basketball
Giannis Antetokounmpo Sets Bucks Team Record With 64 Points
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a franchise-record 64 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks outscore the Indiana Pacers 140-126 on Wednesday night.
Antetokounmpo broke the team record of 57 set by Michael Redd in 2006 in a 113-111 loss to the Utah...