NBA: What Every Team Should Be Thankful For In 2016-17

Oct 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (middle) during the national anthem before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (middle) during the national anthem before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 21, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) takes a shot against Orlando Magic forward Jeff Green (34) and center Nikola Vucevic (9) in the third quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) takes a shot against Orlando Magic forward Jeff Green (34) and center Nikola Vucevic (9) in the third quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Milwaukee Bucks

The Greek Freak

The often forgotten Milwaukee Bucks have a ton to be thankful for this holiday season. No, they shouldn’t be thankful for the injury to Khris Middleton. That was absolutely brutal. However, thanks to the brilliance of their young talent, their season wasn’t flushed down to toilet because of one injury.

Two of the big reasons why is Jabari Parker and to a much bigger degree Giannis Antetokounmpo. Giannis is going to be an absolute superstar in this league. In just his fourth season in the NBA, Giannis is averaging 22 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Oh, and he’s just 21 years old.

That’s absolutely unfair. The Bucks are lucky to have a player like Giannis. One day, he could very well be the face of the NBA.