Yannis overtook Karim and shrugged: "It does not matter if there is no team success"

The star who scored 44 points in the dramatic 119: 120 over Brooklyn and climbed to the top of the Bucks' all-time scoring does not dazzle: "Wants to stay hungry"

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01/04/2022

Friday, 01 April 2022, 10:12

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After another historic landmark tonight (Thursday-Friday) for Yannis Antocompo in the Bucks' dramatic victory, the club seem to be accepting it as a matter of routine.

The star scored 44 points, to which he added 14 rebounds and 6 assists, and added a critical three that sent the game against Brooklyn into overtime and finished off with two critical shots from the line that set up a dramatic 119: 120 away.

During the same game, Yannis overtook Karim Abdul Jabbar in the Bucks' all-time top scorers table.

"I did not know about the record before the game," Yannis said at the end of the game against Brooklyn, adding humorously, "It's good because I change the narrative."

Beyond that, the Greek freak tried to humble every sign of enthusiasm.

"But at the end of the day it does not matter. If the season does not end with team success, and if it does not last until late June - then no one will remember it. I want us to stay humble, I want to stay humble myself. That way I will stay hungry and I can achieve more and help. To my group,

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Tonight's game joins a string of huge performances by the Greek who exploded last March, averaging 33.3 points, 12.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.5 blocks, 1.3 steals, all while averaging 59.1 percent from the field.

In the last two games, Antocompo's averages have been no less than 44 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists per game.

With such numbers the claims for the regular season MVP title for Yannis are getting serious reinforcement.

Meanwhile, the injury report said Yannis was suffering from a right knee injury, but the Bucks were quick to reassure. "It's not something he has not experienced regularly throughout his years in the league," said coach Mike Bodenholzer. Something to worry about.

The things he does every day to be at his best are impressive. "

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