Apr 27, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) exits the game in the fourth quarter as head coach Doc Rivers shakes his hand during game four against the Indiana Pacers of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Giannis Antetokounmpo Joins Michael Jordan In NBA History After All-NBA News

Originally posted on Chicago Bulls on SI
By Liam Willerup | Last updated May 24, 2025 4:45 PM ET

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo might end up being in the next big offseason trade, but that doesn't discredit the fact that he's arguably the greatest Buck in franchise history. Even though the likes of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar have donned the jersey, he's the franchise leader in points, rebounds, assists, blocks, and so much more.

Ever since the Bucks were eliminated from the playoffs for the third-straight season, Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee has come into question. Regardless, he ended his season earning yet another All-NBA First Team selection, putting him alongside one of the game's greatest players to ever play when it comes to accolades.

Only two players in NBA history have ever pulled this off: MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and seven First Team All-NBA selections.

Michael Jordan.
Giannis Antetokounmpo.

That’s the whole list.

MJ did it by rewriting the rules of greatness—owning the league with a… pic.twitter.com/6DT9pxCQ9o
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 24, 2025

Joining Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, he and Antetokounmpo are the only two players in NBA history to win an MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and have seven First Team All-NBA selections. Even if you made it two MVPs, Giannis would still qualify for that, something even LeBron James can't claim.

Even though he's turning 31 next season, Antetokounmpo remains perhaps the most physically dominant player in the NBA. While he didn't earn All-Defensive honors this year, he's still one of the best defenders in the game due to his versatility and length.

The 2024-25 Kia All-NBA First Team!

Giannis Antetokounmpo
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Nikola Jokić
Donovan Mitchell
Jayson Tatum#NBAAwards | @Kia pic.twitter.com/AGRVSZT0p6
— NBA (@NBA) May 23, 2025

There's no telling where Giannis will be playing basketball during the 2025-26 season, but being in the same company as Jordan is no joke. If a team like the Houston Rockets or San Antonio Spurs can land the talented forward, they'll become championship contenders right away.

This article first appeared on Chicago Bulls on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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