“Nobody Can Ever Take This Away From You”: Giannis Antetokounmpo Gets Emotional on Eclipsing Kareem Abdul Jabbar

Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his name in the annals of Milwaukee Bucks history in yet another record-breaking moment on Sunday night. The Greek Freak’s emotional response indicated the significance of surpassing the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in rebounding. Antetokounmpo scored 26 points and grabbed 17 rebounds as the Bucks romped to an impressive 128-119 win against the Houston Rockets.

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Not only did Antetokounmpo’s great rebounding spree lock up the win, but it also put him past Abdul-Jabbar as Milwaukee’s all-time leader in rebounds. This milestone came at the onset of Giannis surpassing the Hall of Famer for the team scoring record. His defining moment came in the fourth quarter when he snatched down his 14th rebound from Tari Eason’s shot. Throughout his illustrious 11 seasons with the Bucks, Kareem amassed a total of 7161 rebounds.

Even amid all the celebration surrounding his latest achievement, Giannis Antetokounmpo confessed to just how moved he was when asked about breaking another record held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

He exclaimed with earnest sincerity, “It’s a big honor. Nobody can ever take it from you.”

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Antetokounmpo’s humility and acceptance that the future could go on to destroy his records reflect his humanism. After all, there will likely be stars surpassing even his records in the future, just like Abdul-Jabbar. Giannis is not only an icon of the game; he is a keeper of the rich tradition that he adds to in Milwaukee every day.

Antetokounmpo and Lillard shine as Bucks secure victory over Rockets

The Milwaukee Bucks won their fourth consecutive victory to record their sixth win in seven games over the Houston Rockets. Bucks stars, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, led the way. Lillard had 39 points and 11 assists. He added 5 rebounds and 3 steals while hitting 5 of 8 shots from beyond the arc (his season high) on his way to hitting 11 of his 19-shot attempts.

Not to be outdone, Antetokounmpo the All-Star forward showed his many-faceted impact on the court. Spurred on by the cumulative efforts of Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez, who scored a combined 38 points, nine rebounds, and two assists, the Bucks displayed their depth and tenacity as they faced off against an equally formidable lineup from Houston featuring Fred VanVleet’s 22 points.

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With an eye on extending their winning streak, the Bucks gear up to face the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, promising an exciting matchup that includes Giannis Antetokounmpo’s first encounter with the highly touted rookie, Victor Wembanyama.