Despite missing the Milwaukee Bucks' final nine games of the season, Giannis Antetokounmpo did enough last season to earn a spot on the All-NBA First Team as the Bucks' only representation.
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is the latest award-winner from Milwaukee's roster, as he was named to the All-NBA First team Wednesday evening. He joins Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver Nuggets three-time MVP winnner Nikola Jokic, Dallas Mavericks spearhead Luka Doncic and Boston Celtics standout Jason Tatum on the league's finest squad.
The 7-footer notched one his best seasons alongside first-year Buck Damian Lillard, but unfortunately sustained a calf injury just a few games prior to the conclusion of the regular season. His injury kept him sidelined for the Bucks' final three games and all six of their matchups againsdt the Indiana Pacers, which ultimately saw the Tyrese-Haliburton-led squad advancing to the second round and Eastern Conference Finals.
Injuries haven't played a large role in Antetokounmpo's successful career to this point, but he didn't allow that to be used as an excuse, but rather a chance for him to take accountability.“I have to do a better job of taking care of my body ... You’d be surprised what I do for my body." The Bucks will hit the offseason ready to improve by any means necessary, and Antetokounmpo will certainly be at the forefront of that effort. He isn't looking to make a habit out of missing games, which is one of his top qualities as a leader for Milwaukee. And as far as across the league?That's why he earned a spot on the All-NBA First Team, and why he'll likely continue to be in contention for a spot there — especially with his squad backing him up.
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