MILWAUKEE — Over his many years with the Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo was more than just a player. He left his mark on the franchise and the entire city.

Here’s a look back at 10 of his key moments with the Bucks:

1. Being drafted by the Bucks in 2013

Antetokounmpo first came to Milwaukee as a 18-year-old after being the 15th pick in the 2013 draft on June 27, 2013. At the time he was an unknown 6’9″ power forward from Greece, but he quickly rose to become a superstar. He would make his NBA debut on October 13, 2013.

NBA Commissioner David Stern, left, stands with Giannis Antetokounmpo, of Greece, who was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 27, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

2. Scoring 44 points after the death of his father

After his father, Charles Antetokounmpo, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Sept. 29, 2017, at the age of 54, Giannis shined in an October game against the Portland Trailblazers, scoring 44 points. He scored 17 of his 44 in the fourth quarter and then secured the win by blocking Jusuf Nurkic in the last few seconds. After the game, he was awarded the game ball and wrote, “This is for daddy. We got a win tonight. I got 44 points.”

Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo is swarmed by teammates at the end of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)

3. Earning NBA’s 2017 Most Improved Player

In his fourth season with the Bucks, Giannis took home the NBA’s 2017 Most Improved Player Award. He averaged 22.9 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game after averaging 16.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game in the 2015-16 season.

Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots a free throw during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

4. Winning his first MVP

The 24-year-old Antetokounmpo won his first MVP award, beating out Paul George and James Harden, receiving 78 first-place votes. Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to a 60-22 record, averaging 27.7 points, 12.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists. Mike Budenholzer won Coach of the Year, and Jon Horst took Executive of the Year as well. Antetokounmpo had an emotional acceptance speech where he credited his late father with pushing him to reach his goals. 

NBA player Giannis Antetokounmpo, of the Milwaukee Bucks, poses in the press room with most valuable player award at the NBA Awards on Monday, June 24, 2019, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

5. Being named MVP & Defensive POY in 2020

The 25-year-old Antetokounmpo became the third player in league history to win MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season, joining only Hall of Famers Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon. Antetokounmpo received 85 first places votes. He finished with an average of 29.5 points, 13.6 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game. 

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6. Sealing the deal with a supermax extension

Shortly after his second MVP and Defensive POY awards, Giannis Antetokounmpo agreed to a supermax extension in December 2020 with the Milwaukee Bucks that took him off the free agent market for the following summer. “This is my home, this is my city,” Giannis said in a post on social media shortly after the deal. The five-year extension was worth $228 million. 

Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo plays against the Boston Celtics during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

7. Setting a franchise-record 64 points

When the Bucks faced the Indiana Pacers on Dec. 13, 2023, Antetokounmpo not only helped lead the way for a 140-126 win; he also scored a 64 points in a single game, beating the team record of 57 set by Michael Redd in 2006.

Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo drives by Indiana Pacers’ Buddy Hield during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

8. Coming back for Game 1 of NBA finals after knee hyperextension

After missing the final two games of the Eastern Conference Finals with a hyper-extended left knee, Giannis shocked the NBA world by returning for Game 1 of the Finals. Antetokounmpo sustained the injury in an ECF Game 4 loss to the Atlanta Hawks that evened the best-of-seven series 2-2. The Bucks would go on to win the next two ECF games and the series. Despite the Finals Game 1 loss, Antetokounmpo had 20 points and 17 rebounds.

Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots a free throw during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals game Friday, June 25, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

9. Winning the 2021 NBA Finals & becoming MVP

The party that lasted after the Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on July 20, 2021, with Antetokounmpo at the helm, was one for the history books. Fans — about 65,000 of them — filled Fiserv Forum and the areas surrounding it. It was the team’s first NBA championship in 50 years. For his part, Antetokounmpo was selected as Finals MVP.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo holds up the most valuable player trophy after Game 6 of basketball’s NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns in Milwaukee, Tuesday, July 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

10. Taking home the 2024 NBA Cup

The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup Championship in Las Vegas. Antetokounmpo was named Tournament MVP, scoring 26 points with 19 rebounds and 10 assists. 

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) lifts up the NBA Cup while forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34), left, and center Brook Lopez (11), right, celebrate after their team’s victory in the championship game of the NBA Cup basketball tournament against the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

The Associated Press contributed to this report.