Giannis Antetokounmpo Best Plays of the 2024 season

On October 23, 2023, Giannis Antetokounmpo signed a three-year, $186 million extension with the Bucks. On November 9, Antetokounmpo scored 54 points and put up 12 rebounds in a 126–124 loss to the Indiana Pacers. He also joined Michael Jordan as the only players since the ABA–NBA merger to put up at least eight 50-point and 10-rebound games in their career. On November 18, Antetokounmpo recorded 40 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists in a 132–125 win over the Dallas Mavericks. He became the youngest player (28 years, 347 days) to record 16,000+ points, 7,000+ rebounds and 3,000+ assists in an NBA career. On November 20, Antetokounmpo put up 42 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists in a 142–129 win over the Washington Wizards. He also tied Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most games with at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in Bucks history.

On December 13, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a career-high and Bucks record 64 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in a 140–126 victory over the Indiana Pacers. He became the first player since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000 to tally 60-plus points without a made three-point basket. Antetokounmpo is also the first player in NBA history to make at least 20 field goals and 20 free throws while shooting both at 70% or higher. On December 17, Antetokounmpo put up 26 points and 17 rebounds in a 128–119 win over the Houston Rockets. He also surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the all-time rebounds leader in Bucks history. On December 19, Antetokounmpo had a career-high 16 assists, 14 rebounds and 11 points for his 37th career triple-double in a 132–119 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

On January 24, 2024, Antetokounmpo recorded his 42nd career triple-double with 35 points, 18 rebounds, 10 assists and 2 blocks in a 126–116 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. On January 25, Antetokounmpo was named the Eastern Conference captain for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, marking his eight consecutive selection and fourth as the captain. On March 26, Antetokounmpo posted his 44th career triple-double with 29 points, a season-high 21 rebounds, 11 assists and 3 blocks in a 128–124 double overtime loss against the Los Angeles Lakers. On April 9, Antetokounmpo suffered a calf injury, and missed the remainder of the regular season, as well as the entirety of the 2024 NBA playoffs.

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