• Loading stock data...
Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Giannis Tops Kareem As Bucks’ All-Time Leading Scorer

  • Though they played in different eras, Giannis’ $39.3M AAV dwarfs Kareem’s $500,000 annual salary with the Bucks.
  • He’s now first in points and blocks (855) and second in rebounds (6,106) and assists (2,998) with four years left on his contract.
Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

With his stepback, game-tying three in Thursday’s thrilling OT victory over the Nets, Giannis Antetokounmpo passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most points in Bucks history (14,216). 

The Greek Freak is also the first Buck with consecutive 40-point games since Kareem did it in 1975. 

Like Abdul-Jabbar, Giannis has cemented himself as one of the greatest to wear a Bucks jersey: He’s first in points and blocks (855) and second in rebounds (6,106) and assists (2,998).

  • Though they played in different eras, Giannis’ $39.3M AAV dwarfs Kareem’s $500,000 annual salary with the Bucks. 
  • Giannis is on a five-year, $228 million supermax — the most in the NBA in total value, ahead of Steph Curry ($215M).
  • He still has four years left on his deal and can make $51.9M with his final-year option.

Giannis is tied with LeBron James for the scoring lead (30.1 PPG) — James is currently ineligible to win the title since he hasn’t met the 58-game minimum — and has an outside shot at winning his third MVP (+560). 

Meanwhile, the 2-seed Bucks (48-28) could be on their way to a second consecutive Finals if they continue to beat East contenders like the Nets.

Linkedin
Whatsapp
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

What to Read

Myles Turner

Pacers Sour on Paying Luxury Tax and Let Myles Turner Walk

The team had seemed willing to cross the threshold for their center.
Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center.

Multiple NBA Title Contenders Will Reckon With Achilles Injuries Next Season

The NBA has seen its highest number of Achilles tears since 2014–15.

Featured Today

Jun 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) bats during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners at Globe Life Field.

The Torpedo Bat Business Is Still Going Strong: ‘Here to Stay’

Demand for the oddly shaped bats has stayed strong across the sport.
July 6, 2025

American Celebs Want to Be Sports Owners. Soccer Is Where They Start

As U.S. team prices climb, investors set their sights abroad.
July 5, 2025

Baseball’s Celebrity Row: Behind MLB’s First-Pitch Ritual

Often planned, sometimes spontaneous, the ritual throw is baseball’s celebrity row.
July 4, 2025

3,000 Hot Dogs, $20K in Prizes: Behind the Nathan’s Eating Contest

Nathan’s serves up thousands of hot dogs and $20,000 in prize money.
Jul 1, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning at PNC Park.

MLB ASG Missing Many Highly Paid Stars, Clearing Path for Youth

Many of MLB’s top earners are not part of the Midsummer Classic.
July 8, 2025

Draymond Green Says He Should Be Union President in NBA CBA Rant

The NBPA president is CJ McCollum.
Jonas
July 8, 2025

Jonas Valančiūnas Is Cryptic About Nuggets Standoff in Lithuania

The Nuggets expect Valančiūnas to honor his NBA contract. 
Sponsored

Game On: Portfolio Players Stories, Brought to You by E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley

Dealmaker Jeffrey Kaplan maps the evolution of sports as an asset class
Enzo Fernandez
July 8, 2025

Chelsea Players Hawk Club World Cup Tickets on Instagram As Prices Plunge

The semifinals are set for weekday afternoons in New Jersey.
Dewanna Bonner
July 8, 2025

DeWanna Bonner Signs With Phoenix Mercury After Fever Saga

Bonner will rejoin the franchise where she won two titles.
July 7, 2025

How Bradley Beal Buyout Would Save Suns $230M, and What’s Next

Beal has two years and $110 million remaining on his deal.
July 7, 2025

An FSU Amateur Golfer Beat the World’s Best—but Can’t Accept $79K Prize

Top-ranked amateur Lottie Woad won the KPMG Women’s Irish Open.