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Milwaukee Bucks: 5 Midseason Takeaways

By Jerran Anderson

Jan 4, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) is congratulated after scoring the game winning basket at the buzzer against New York Knicks during the second half at Madison Square Garden. The Bucks won 105-104. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) is congratulated after scoring the game winning basket at the buzzer against New York Knicks during the second half at Madison Square Garden. The Bucks won 105-104. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 4, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) is congratulated after scoring the game winning basket at the buzzer against New York Knicks during the second half at Madison Square Garden. The Bucks won 105-104. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Giannis Antetotkounmpo Having A Breakout Year

The Milwaukee Bucks are on the brink of something special with Giannis Antetokounmpo. In his fourth NBA season, Antetokounmpo is averaging 24.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 2.1 blocks and 1.9 steals per game.

He is emerging as a leader as well as a breakout star for Milwaukee this season.

The Greek Freak has registered 16 double-doubles and two triple-doubles through 35 games this season. He ranks fifth in the league this season in total blocks (72) and total steals (67).  He is learning to close out games this season, as well.

The Greek Freak is 14th in fourth-quarter scoring per game (6.5). And two-minute reports aside, he has one game-winner to his credit over the New York Knicks on Jan. 4.

The 22-year-old swingman has scored 20 points or more in the Bucks’ last 14 games. He has recorded at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and five steals twice this season, both in winning efforts.

The Greek Freak has seven 30-point games to his credit and has done well done to get to the free throw line this year. The Bucks are 10-5 when Antetokounmpo has eight or more free throw attempts.

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An All-Star selection could be in The Greek Freak’s future as well. He is currently second in the Eastern Conference in frontcourt votes behind Cleveland Cavaliers’ forward LeBron James. Let’s see if he can lead the Bucks’ deeper in the playoffs this season … if they make it, that is.

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