Bucks' 'Greek Freak' covers 72 feet in 2 dribbles

Bucks' 'Greek Freak' covers 72 feet in 2 dribbles

Published Aug. 21, 2014 2:00 p.m. ET

Fans of the Milwaukee Bucks have seen glimpses of what forward Giannis Antetokounmpo can do on the basketball court. From highlight reel dunks to freakishly athletic defensive plays, the 19-year-old has become a sensation across basketball.

Antetokounmpo provided another one of those jaw-dropping moments Wednesday while playing for his native Greece in an exhibition game against Turkey. The 6-foot-10 forward intercepted a pass at the opposite foul line and needed just two dribbles to cover 72 feet before taking off for a dunk.

Affectionately known as the Greek Freak, Antetokounmpo scored 12 points with six rebounds and two steals to lead Greece to a 70-56 victory over Turkey.

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Antetokounmpo averaged 6.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 77 games for the Bucks during his rookie season after being drafted 15th overall in the 2013 NBA Draft.

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