Published 23:29 IST, December 8th 2019
Giannis Antetokounmpo responds to Bucks fans' 'Happy Birthday' chants in style
Giannis Antetokounmpo, who turned 25 on December 6, appeared to be in an ecstatic mood as he heard birthday chants during the Bucks' win over LA Clippers.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo might only be 25 but he is certainly in the running to be named as MVP for the second year in a row, having impressed with the Milwaukee Bucks this season. The 'Greek Freak' helped the Bucks overcome LA Clippers by a 119-91 scoreline at the Finserv Forum on Friday, December 6. Coincidentally, the game was on the same day as Giannis' birthday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo stars against the LA Clippers
Giannis Antetokounmpo tonight
— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) December 7, 2019
27 points
11 rebounds
4 assists
55% FG
• Bucks beat Clippers 119-91
• 14 straight wins 🔥 pic.twitter.com/aiL5jcZlDV
Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts to birthday chants as Bucks beat the Clippers
Giannis enjoyed the birthday chants 😄🎂 pic.twitter.com/1yt4nGyzfR
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 7, 2019
The youngster was seen to be in a good mood during the game when fans started chanting the name of their MVP star as he got some downtime on the bench with the Clippers trailing by a good margin. Reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is currently No.1 in the latest MVP Ladder, with averages of 30.8 points, 13. 1 rebounds and 5.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks per contest, produced a double-double of 27 points and 11 rebounds in just 26 minutes on the court on Friday. In doing so, Giannis made sure that the Bucks registered their 14th consecutive win of the season.
Milwaukee Bucks' star Giannis Antetokounmpo stats after turning 25
HBD Greek Freak!
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) December 6, 2019
Age 18, Giannis Antetokounmpo was 6'9" 190 lbs & a questionable 15th pick by the Bucks.
Age 25, he's 6'11" over 240 lbs
1st Team All-NBA
1st Team All-Defense
A favorite to win back-to-back MVP
And he keeps getting better every single year!! pic.twitter.com/6JdxIYOrOa
16:23 IST, December 8th 2019