Bucks Should Take Notes from Greece's 'Punishing' Giannis Antetokounmpo Approach

The Milwaukee Bucks have been attempting to construct a championship-caliber team around Giannis Antetokounmpo since their 2021 title victory, recognizing his status as one of the league's premier players and tailoring their strategy to maximize his unique skill set.

During EuroBasket, the Greek national team, led by coach Vassilis Spanoulis, has effectively utilized Antetokounmpo as a primary offensive focal point with a simplified strategy emphasizing spacing, shooting, and playmaking around him—an approach that has propelled them to the semifinals and one the Bucks are advised to replicate, especially in the absence of Damian Lillard.

For Milwaukee to compete in the Eastern Conference, they must rely on Antetokounmpo as their main creator, leveraging his all-around production—evidenced by his averages of 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game last season—and the team's existing shooters to emulate Greece's successful and straightforward offensive system.