Is Giannis Antetokounmpo A-List?

NBA Draft by Milwaukee Bucks

Selected 15th overall from Greece, Giannis was a raw prospect with incredible physical tools. Few expected him to develop into a superstar at this stage.

First All-Star and Most Improved

Giannis won Most Improved Player and made his first All-Star team, averaging 22.9 points per game. His breakout season established him as one of the NBA's rising stars.

First MVP award season

Won his first NBA MVP award, leading the Bucks to the best record in the league. Giannis became the face of the franchise and one of basketball's elite players.

Back-to-back MVP awards

Giannis won his second consecutive MVP and Defensive Player of the Year. His dominance on both ends established him as arguably the NBA's best player, though playoff struggles remained.

Supermax contract extension

Signed a 5-year, $228 million supermax extension with Milwaukee, rejecting larger markets. This loyalty solidified his legacy with the franchise and secured generational wealth.

NBA championship and Finals MVP

Led the Bucks to their first championship in 50 years with a legendary 50-point Finals closeout game. His historic performance elevated him to all-time great status and global icon.

Continued excellence and dominance

Remained one of the NBA's top players with consistent MVP-caliber performances and All-NBA selections. While another championship eluded him, Giannis maintained elite status and massive endorsement deals.

NBA superstar and champion

Giannis remains one of the NBA's best players and a household name globally. His championship, MVPs, and inspiring rags-to-riches story make him an A-list athlete, though he hasn't quite reached the transcendent S-tier of LeBron or Jordan in cultural impact.