Giannis Antetokounmpo Becomes the 52nd Player in NBA History to Reach 20,000 Career Points

Today, Giannis Antetokounmpo achieved a monumental milestone: He became the 52nd player in the NBA’s history to score 20,000 career points.

The Milwaukee Bucks star reached the milestone during the team’s match against the Dallas Mavericks, continuing his impressive ascent up the NBA scoring leaderboard.

At the start of the 2024-25 season, Antetokounmpo had 18,502 points, ranked 74th all-time. By March 4, he had moved up to No. 52 with 19,978 points, averaging 30.9 points per game. Known for his physical dominance, Giannis has evolved his game throughout his career—from attacking the rim with ferocity to adding three-point shooting and mid-range shots to his arsenal. This season, he’s having his best year from mid-range, showcasing his growth and versatility as a scorer.

Giannis’ rise to the 20,000-point club has been unique. Unlike many of the league’s top scorers, his journey began quietly, scoring only 525 points during his rookie season in 2013-14. It wasn’t until his third season that he reached his 2,000th point. But over time, his dominance grew, and he now sits among the NBA’s elite scorers.

The 20,000-point club remains one of the most exclusive in NBA history, with only a few active players—like Damian Lillard—having reached the mark. Although the game has increasingly relied on three-point shooting, Antetokounmpo’s physicality and diverse scoring style make his achievement even more impressive.

As of today, Antetokounmpo has joined the ranks of the game’s greatest, further cementing his legacy as one of the most dominant players in NBA history. Congratulations to the “Greek Freak” on his incredible achievement! #Bucks #NBA

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