Milwaukee Bucks Player of the Week (Nov 20. – Nov. 26)
Milwaukee Bucks Player of the Week Rankings
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Jabari Parker
- Michael Beasley
The Greek Freak played in both games this week and averaged 37.0 minutes, 25.0 points (on 60 percent shooting from the field), 8.0 rebounds, 10.5 assists, 3.0 steals, and 1.5 blocks. He led the team in points, rebounds, assists, and steals and was second in blocks. Additionally, his plus/minus of +5.5 paced the team.
A 1-1 week is a cause for celebration more often than not for the Milwaukee Bucks and Bucks fans. If that wasn’t enough of a reason to celebrate then take a good look at what Giannis Antetokounmpo was able to accomplish.
The Alphabet continued to show the world the incredible range of his game. He produced his first triple-double of the season in the win against Orlando and put up a nice points-assists double-double in the narrow loss to Toronto.
The assists, defense, and ability to get to the free throw line were the main highlights for Antetokounmpo in week five. He put up 21 assists over two games this week. His 2.6 assist to turnover ratio was the second best on the team, behind Beasley who did not record a turnover. When given the reins to the offense Giannis is absolutely masterful.
He is arguably one of the best passers in the league at this point. At his height, that might be the most impressive of the many attributes of his young career. When Giannis runs the point, opposing defenses cower in fear.
Defensively, his combined nine steals and blocks were instrumental to beating the Magic and keeping the game close against the Raptors. There are a select few elite defenders in the NBA who also impact the game offensively. Even fewer can do both at an elite clip. Giannis has cemented himself as an elite player on both ends of the floor.
Finally, we come to the free throw line. Unlike Giannis, we aren’t going to spend a whole week here. Antetokounmpo seemed to be at the line all the time in both games, averaging 7.5 attempts per game. But the time spent at the line is poppycock compared to the percentage he shot from it. Giannis made a staggering 93.3 percent of his free throws.
Beasley and the supporting cast were okay, at best, and Parker was good, at best, but Antetokounmpo was great, at worst. He was so far ahead of his teammates this week it almost looked like he was playing a different sport. Giannis is the best player on the Bucks without question. He is an All-Star without question. Is he worthy of an All-NBA team selection? That may be a question more worthy of our time.