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Giannis Antetokounmpo Breaks Twitter in Record-Tying Performance

Giannis Antetokounmpo caught the eyes of NBA legends, NFL stars and fans across the country Tuesday night as he carried the Bucks past the Suns, 105-98, for the franchise's first NBA title since 1971.

He became the first player to tally 40 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks in a playoff game since Shaquille O'Neal in 2001, per ESPN Stats & Info. The forward ended the night with 50 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks.

And, he's just the seventh player to have a 50-point game in the Finals.

In the words of LeBron James, "Greek Freak is HOOPING!