Giannis Antetokounmpo Named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December
MILWAUKEE (Jan. 4, 2023) – Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December, the NBA announced today. This is Antetokounmpo’s 10th Player of the Month honor in his career.
Antetokounmpo scored 30+ points on 60% shooting a league-high seven times in December, helping the Bucks achieve the highest-scoring December in NBA history (131.5 ppg). He also recorded two triple-doubles, including one with a career-high 16 assists on Dec. 19 vs. San Antonio. His 6.8 assists per game last month marked a career-high for December.
Antetokounmpo is now averaging 30.8 points (4th in NBA), 11.3 rebounds (6th in NBA) and 5.8 assists per game on a career-best 60.6% shooting (6th in NBA) this season.
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