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Giannis Antetokounmpo Injury: Updates on Bucks Star's Knee and Return

Matt Fitzgerald

Dec 20, 2015

Milwaukee Bucks rising star Giannis Antetokounmpo was out on Dec. 20 against the Phoenix Suns because of a knee injury. However, he has been cleared to return to the court.

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Emerging Star Antetokounmpo Has History of Knee Problems

Antetokounmpo has uncommon athleticism, and the team has deployed him as a perimeter player who stands at 6'11" and 222 pounds. As he continues to add bulk to his frame, the Greek Freak may become unstoppable in the coming years.

Through 27 games this season, Antetokounmpo is averaging 15.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists.

Getting stronger will also help the 21-year-old be more durable for the bright NBA future he has ahead of him. A sprained right ankle slowed him down early in the 2014-15 season, and he sprained his other ankle on a drive to the basket in a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in December 2014.