Antetokounmpo shines in the NBA All-Star Game

Giannis Antetokounmpo made history on Sunday night, not only for being the first Greek to take part in an NBA All-Star Game, but also for going from rookie to the top scorer of the Eastern Conference All-Stars in the showcase event of basketball's best league in the world.

The Sepolia-born all-rounder of the Milwaukee Bucks notched up 30 points at the East's 10-point loss (192-182) in the annual showpiece that this year took place in New Orleans.

But he did more than that: The former Triton Sepolion and Filathlitikos Zografou player produced countless impressive moments in his 22 minutes on court for the game's fans across the Atlantic and the lucky compatriots of his in Greece who stayed up through the night to enjoy his unique show at Smoothie King Center.

Dunk after dunk, Antetokounmpo captured the imagination of fans at the stands and on TV across the world,...