Bucks’ Antetokounmpo named to NBA’s All-Rookie second team
Giannis Antetokounmpo played in 77 games for the Bucks in 2013-14, averaging 6.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s rookie season was filled with accomplishments, and the Milwaukee Bucks forward garnered another honor Thursday when he was named to the NBA’s All-Rookie second team.
Drafted 15th overall in the 2013 NBA Draft, Antetokounmpo is the first member of the Bucks to be named to one of the NBA’s All-Rookie teams since Brandon Jennings in 2009-10 and the 12th player in franchise history to receive the honor.
Antetokounmpo played in 77 games for the Bucks in 2013-14, averaging 6.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. The Greek forward was chosen to participate in the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge at All-Star Weekend and took place in the Taco Bell Skills Challenge.
Philadelphia’s Michael Carter-Williams was unanimously chosen to the All-Rookie First Team, while he’s joined by Magic guard Victor Oladipo, Jazz guard Trey Burke, Nets center Mason Plumlee and Knicks guard Tim Hardaway Jr.
Along with Antetokounmpo, Celtics forward/center Kelly Olynyk, Timberwolves center Gorgui Deng, Bobcats forward Cody Zeller and Thunder center Steven Adams make up the All-Rookie second team.
Antetokounmpo received 116 points in the balloting, including 15 first-team votes.
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