Shaquille O?Neal?s Unreal Record Might Be Untouchable but Giannis Antetokounmpo Needs Just 9 Games to Overcome LeBron James

Over the past decade, Giannis Antetokounmpo has climbed the ranks to become one of the best players in the league. In the process, the 2021 NBA Finals MVP has broken several records in the annals of league history. Likewise, Antetokounmpo is set to topple another historic record in the coming month. The ‘Greek Freak’ will look to overcome LeBron James to get closer to Shaquille O’Neal in the list of this intriguing record.

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks recently broke another long-standing league record. In the game against the New York Knicks, Antetokounmpo surpassed David Robinson on the list of players with the most 30/10 games since 1990. However, he will have to cross a few more names before breaking the record.

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The ‘Greek Freak’ added another game to his tally of 30/10 games in his showing against the New York Knicks last night. He put up 37 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists which improved the Milwaukee Bucks‘ record to 15-5. Moreover, he surpassed the Admiral with whom he was tied before.

As of now, Antetokounmpo sits fourth on the list of players with the most 30/10 games since 1990. However, taking stock of his season averages, the 2x MVP is set to overcome LeBron James in nine games. James is third on the list.

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Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal currently holds the record for the most 30/10 (Points/Rebounds) games since 1990- 247. At second position stands the ‘Mailman’ a.k.a Karl Malone at 242. King James stands at a distant third with 142 games. Despite O’Neal and Malone being retired for decades, the discrepancy in the top three is shocking.

Antetokounmpo’s recent record-breaking spree has led the Milwaukee Bucks to become one of the league’s best teams. With one and a half month’s NBA regular season action underway, Antetokounmpo and the Bucks have consolidated on a solid record. With an impressive record of 15-5, they currently stand as the second seed in the Eastern Conference behind the Boston Celtics. Moreover, the 2x MVP is having yet another historical season, heralding him to the top of the MVP conversation.

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Antetokounmpo is averaging an absurd 31.1 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists, which has heralded him to the top five of the KIA MVP ladder.