Milwaukee Bucks Daily: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s workout wish list

The latest Milwaukee Bucks Daily is here as we hear about superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo’s wish to work with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant this upcoming summer.

In today’s edition of Milwaukee Bucks Daily, Giannis Antetokounmpo states his desire to work with Kobe Bryant over the upcoming summer, Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry speaks on the team’s performance at the All-Star break, two-way player Xavier Munford reflects on his season so far as does guard Sean Kilpatrick and much more.

Whether it’s the wisdom he’s imparted on him following his last game in Milwaukee nearly two years ago or challenging him to chase his MVP aspirations last summer, the connection and appreciation Antetokounmpo holds for Bryant has been clear for some time and now, the 23-year-old is looking to kick that up a notch as he aspires to pick the sure-to-be Hall of Famer’s brain to see where he can take his game even further.

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Milwaukee Bucks: Grades from 134-123 loss to Denver Nuggets (read here): Bob Polglaze handed out grades, taking a look at individual performances from the Bucks, interim head coach Joe Prunty and what the Nuggets had to offer as well.

Best of Bucks Across The Internet From 2/16/18

Giannis: I want to work with Kobe this summer (read here): ESPN Milwaukee’s Eric Nehm rounded up Giannis Antetokounmpo’s postgame comments in which he expressed his desire to work with Kobe Bryant this upcoming summer following the Bucks’ loss to the Denver Nuggets Thursday night.

Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry is pleased with how team is performing (read here): Not only did the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Matt Velazquez recap Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry’s performance in this year’s NBA All-Star Celebrity game, he also got his feelings on the team’s performance at the break and following the firing of former head coach Jason Kidd.

Legend of Giannis Antetokounmpo grows in Milwaukee, along with his game (read here): Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today examined the growing legend of Antetokounmpo, ranging from anecdotes from various Bucks players and coaches over his work ethic, his run ins with devoted fans and how he grew interested in the game of basketball at a late age.

Bucks’ Xavier Munford: “I always believed that I was a great player” (read here): Bryan Kalbrosky over at Hoops Hype talked to Bucks guard Xavier Munford about his season so far, his transition in becoming a two-way player for the team, his experience playing under Jeff Van Gundy while a member of Team USA and more.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic provide plenty of oohs and aahs in Bucks-Nuggets game (read here): Jeff Maillet of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reflected on the memorable performances from both Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo from Thursday night’s matchup between the Bucks and the Nuggets.

Bearcat great Sean Kilpatrick carries lesson from UC coach Mick Cronin on NBA journey (read here): Jim Owczarski of Cincinnati.com caught up with Bucks guard Sean Kilpatrick to go over his year so far, how he’s adjusting to playing with the Bucks under interim head coach Joe Prunty and the words of advice he continues to adhere to from his college coach Mick Cronin, especially through a challenging year as Kilpatrick put it.

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That’s it for today’s roundup, but we’ll be back to do it all again tomorrow.