MILWAUKEE, WI — On a night where history was written in the paint, Giannis Antetokounmpo cemented his status as the most versatile force in basketball history. With a thunderous, game-winning dunk on Friday night, the “Greek Freak” officially moved past NBA legends Oscar Robertson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to claim the record for the most 30-point, 10-rebound, 5-assist games in league history.
The milestone came during a heart-stopping 122-121 victory over the Charlotte Hornets at Fiserv Forum, a game that required every bit of Antetokounmpo’s historic production to secure.
The Record-Breaking Stat Line
Entering the night tied with Robertson and Abdul-Jabbar at 157 such games, Antetokounmpo delivered exactly what was needed.3 He finished the night with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists, officially reaching the 158-game mark and standing alone at the top of the “monster stat line” mountain.
A Dramatic Finish: “The Lobby-Oop”
The record was almost overshadowed by a frantic final minute that saw three lead changes in the closing 10 seconds. After Charlotte took a 121-120 lead following a three-point play by Miles Bridges, the Bucks turned to their leader.
With 4.7 seconds remaining, Kevin Porter Jr. triggered a perfectly timed lob to a cutting Antetokounmpo, who rose above the Hornets’ defense to slam home the game-winner. A desperation buzzer-beater from Charlotte’s Brandon Miller rattled off the rim, preserving both the win and the historic evening for Milwaukee.
“I Don’t Want to Just Do My Job”
In the post-game press conference, Antetokounmpo was reflective when asked about surpassing two men who also wore the Bucks’ green.
“It’s an incredible accomplishment, but more importantly, it came in a win. I’ve always said I don’t want to just come here, do my job, and go home. I want to leave a legacy. To be mentioned with Oscar and Kareem—two guys who built this franchise—is something I never dreamed of when I first got to Milwaukee.”
