Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered Greece its first international medal in 16 years. For Bucks fans, it should serve as reassurance the best two-way player in the world is still at the top of his game—NBA “insider” player rankings be damned.

A Medal With Meaning

Giannis has already checked league MVPs, a Finals MVP, and an NBA championship, off his career to-do list. But on Sunday in Berlin, he called his latest feat“probably the greatest accomplishment in my life.”

Delivering Greece’s first EuroBasket podium finish since 2009, Giannis finished with 30 points, 17 rebounds, six assists, and two blocks in a 92–89 win over Finland. When asked why this mattered so much, Giannis said:“When you win the MVP, my mom is happy, my brother is happy. But when you win the medal, 12–13 million people are happy.”

Coinciding with The Greek Freak’s latest accolade, a small, yet noteworthy bit of disrespect for our guy. That being Giannis somehow landing fourth on a 2025 major NBA insider player ranking. For Bucks fans, it’s déjà vu—national voices underrating the most dominant two-way force in basketball. The optics sting: one day he’s lifting a nation, the next he’s being pushed down a list that shapes media narratives.

Why This Matters for Milwaukee

Giannis IS the Bucks franchise, the face of the city, and the heartbeat of a championship window that’s still open. Rankings like these impact perception — among fans, media, future free agents, and even MVP voters. The Bucks’ margin for competing at the highest level hinges on Giannis being recognized for who he is: the most dominant two-way force in basketball, still in his prime, still hungry, and clearly still evolving. Underrating him undermines what he’s built in Milwaukee — and what he continues to represent for the city, the league, and now, for an entire nation.

In Closing

Legacies aren’t built on pundit’s opinions—but on moments that matter. Giannis just delivered one of the biggest of his career, and no insider ranking can measure the pride of a nation.