MIAMI (SportsDirect Inc.) — The Milwaukee Bucks are celebrating their first All-Star starter in 31 years but are mired in a season-worst four-game losing streak.
Small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is the franchise’s first All-Star Game starter since Sidney Moncrief in 1986 and he looks to help end the skid when the Bucks visit the Miami Heat on Saturday.
The 22-year-old Antetokounmpo emerged as a big-time star in his fourth NBA season to become the first Milwaukee player to make the Eastern Conference squad since Michael Redd in 2004.
He experienced some struggles in Friday’s 112-96 loss to the Orlando Magic as he contributed 17 points and 14 rebounds after averaging 29.