Giannis Antetokounmpo Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week
MILWAUKEE (Feb. 8, 2021) – Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from Monday, Feb. 1 through Sunday, Feb. 7, the NBA announced today.
Leading the Bucks to a 4-0 record last week, Antetokounmpo averaged 24.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 61% from the field. He recorded his third triple-double of the season with 21 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in a 20-point win over the Pacers on Wednesday, scored 33 points, hauled in 12 boards and blocked a season-high four shots in an 18-point win against the Cavaliers on Friday and put up at least 20 points and 10 rebounds in three of his four games last week.
This is the 14th time Antetokounmpo has been named Player of the Week in his career.
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