Giannis Antetokounmpo becomes Milwaukee Bucks leader in games played / News - Basketnews.com

Sunday night's game vs Raptors was the 712th for Giannis, surpassing Junior Bridgeman for the top spot as the player with the most games in Bucks franchise history.

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The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Toronto Raptors Sunday night. Even though the organization has already booked its spot in the NBA Playoffs, the game was special for another reason.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

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With the appearance in the match, Giannis Antetokounmpo became the franchise's leader in games played in the Bucks uniform. It was the 712th game for the club in Antetokounmpo's career.

Drafted by the franchise with the 15th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft and has remained in Milwaukee ever since. He passed Junior Bridgeman for the top spot on the list.

"Congratulations on becoming the Milwaukee Bucks franchise leader in games played. That's quite an achievement and a true testament to your loyalty to the fans, to the Bucks organization, and to the city of Milwaukee," Bridgeman said to Giannis. "I couldn't think of anyone more deserving to break my record than you. Once again, congratulations."

Antetokounmpo is currently in his 10th season with the Bucks organization and averages 31.4 points (career-best), 11.9 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. He's a two-time NBA MVP and 2021 NBA Finals MVP.

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