Bucks Send Personal Message to Giannis Antetokounmpo After Big Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered another MVP-caliber season in 2024–25, dominating the NBA with averages of 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game, ranking him 2nd in scoring and 6th in both rebounds and field-goal percentage (60.1%). 

In the postseason, he elevated his game further, averaging 33.0 points, 15.4 rebounds, and 6.6 assists across five games.

Thursday bore the fruit of his hard work. Giannis earned a nomination for the 2025 ESPY Award – Best NBA Player, announced on June 26. 

Bucks management immediately celebrated the honor, posting a personal message on X, “Congrats to Giannis on his ESPY nomination!”.

Even more memorable is the date June 27, marking exactly 12 years since Giannis was drafted by Milwaukee as the 15th overall pick in 2013. 

To commemorate that pivotal moment, the Bucks shared another tribute on X, saying, “The day that changed everything.” This succinct yet powerful message captured the profound impact of Giannis joining the franchise.

The day that changed everything. pic.twitter.com/Tnm2Vw3uy8

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) June 27, 2025

Since his arrival, Antetokounmpo has reshaped Milwaukee’s identity. He led the Bucks to their first NBA title in 50 years in 2021 and was named Finals MVP. 

He has claimed two regular‑season MVPs, one Defensive Player of the Year award and Most Improved Player honors, and has been a First‑Team All‑NBA selection consistently since 2019. 

Along the way, he shattered franchise records, including the most points in a single game (64) and numerous rebounding milestones. Before Giannis arrived, Milwaukee had little postseason success or national visibility. His presence has strongly shifted that narrative. 

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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.