Can you believe that Giannis Antetokounmpo is just 28 years old? Today, Dec. 6, is his birthday and he will get to celebrate it with an off day.
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Orlando Magic on the road last night 109-102. Giannis had his seventh consecutive game with over 30 points by posting a line of 34 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, a steal, and a block. After the game, Giannis was asked how he was going to celebrate his birthday.
Giannis Already Has Had a Hall of Fame Career
At just 28 years old, it is clear that Giannis still has plenty of time left in his NBA career. That being said, he has already accomplished more than most players do.
A list of his accomplishments already includes:
- Two MVP awards
- Defensive Player of the Year
- One of three players to win MVP and Defensive Play of the Year in the same season (Hakeem Olajuwon, Michael Jordan)
- Six-time All-Star.
- All-Star Game MVP.
- Most Improved Player of the Year.
- Five-time All-NBA Defense.
- Six-time All-NBA Team.
- NBA champion.
- NBA Finals MVP.
- NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team.
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