Milwaukee Bucks: Best and Worst (January 6 – February 2)

Best: All-Star Giannis

The actual result has been nothing more than a formality for weeks now, but with the official announcement now behind us, it’s a joy to be able to say that Giannis Antetokounmpo is an All-Star.

Not only is he on the roster, becoming the first Buck since Michael Redd in 2004 to appear in the contest, but he will be starting the game alongside the likes of LeBron James and Jimmy Butler for the East.

This is obviously huge for both Giannis and the Bucks — Milwaukee is now more than ever on the map as a team on the rise and being an All-Star is just the latest step in Antetokounmpo’s meteoric rise to stardom.

As for what kind of highlight plays Giannis can break out on the national stage we’ll have to wait and see, but it’s safe to say that the game itself will be must-watch TV for Bucks fans.

As the season moves on, this selection could just be just one of several honors lavished on The Freak, as he should be in the running for some All-NBA recognition as well as the Most Improved Player award.

Malcolm Brogdon was also selected to the USA team for the Rising Stars challenge, where he’ll be playing against and alongside the league’s best rookies and sophomores the Saturday before the main event.

The end of a lengthy All-Star drought just may be the best thing to happen to the Bucks so far in 2017.