How many rings does Giannis Antetokounmpo have? Comparing his title credentials in wake of Kevin Durant "superteam" potshot
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been one of the best NBA players over the last few years. The Milwaukee Bucks forward has established himself as a fantastic two-way player who is capable of leading his team to a championship.
Kevin Durant, on the other hand, is another great forward. While Durant has achieved a lot of success in his career, he has never won a championship ring without a superteam.
Here is how Antetokounmpo and Durant stack up against each other in terms of championship rings.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has won one championship so far
Antetokounmpo is a 28-year-old star who has won one championship so far. The Greek Freak led the Bucks to a championship in the 2021 NBA Finals by beating the Phoenix Suns in six games.
The 7-footer was the best player in the series, averaging 35.2 points, 13.2 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game. He was also great on defense and very efficient from the field, converting 61.8% of his shots. Thanks to his amazing performances, Giannis was named the Finals MVP.
Kevin Durant has won two championships during his impressive NBA career. However, both of these championships came while he was playing for the Golden State Warriors.
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The 6-foot-10 forward won back-to-back titles with the Dubs in 2017 and 2018. However, he hasn't had much success since leaving Golden State and trying to form his own team.
While playing for the Warriors, Durant was surrounded by some of the best players in the league. Steph Curry and Klay Thompson were the top shooters in the league, while Draymond Green provided the team with a lockdown defense.
Despite being surrounded by incredible players, KD separated himself from the rest of the pack, winning two Finals MVP awards. However, the Warriors were so good that winning the two championships wasn't even considered a challenge.
Antetokounmpo has never joined a superteam
Unlike Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo has never joined a superteam. Durant is now with the Phoenix Suns, his fourth team, yet the "Greek Freak" has spent his entire career with Milwaukee.
Antetokounmpo has been with the Bucks through their ups and downs. He's missed the playoffs a couple of times and has had several first-round exits.
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The Bucks are currently on a 14-game win streak and have the best record in the NBA. They are among the favorites to win it all, so it won't be surprising if Antetokounmpo becomes a two-time NBA champion very soon.