Giannis Antetokounmpo ’s NBA résumé is already stamped with greatness. Two MVP awards, a Defensive Player of the Year honor, and the 2021 championship that cemented his place in basketball history. Yet the narrative around him has often been negative of late. Despite averaging 27.0 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists across 84 playoff games, the Milwaukee Bucks have stumbled repeatedly in the postseason, including a disappointing first-round exit in 2024–25. Analysts have questioned his perimeter shooting, late-game decision-making, and whether his dominance truly translates when defenses tighten in May and June.

At EuroBasket 2025, however, Antetokounmpo looked a different breed altogether. With Greece, he embraced the full weight of national responsibility, posting 27.3 points and 1

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