"Antetokounmpo took one ball and did a crossover dribble as his youngest son fell to the floor, before they all made their way toward center court. Antetokounmpo then began using the basketball like a soccer ball, kicking it off his foot and then bouncing it off his head as his kids watched with wonder, his mind seemingly more at ease than the fan base watching his every move."
"Standing at center court, he was surrounded by his two sons, two daughters, wife and mother. Bobby Portis, his longest-tenured teammate, took the mic first. "Appreciate all you do for the city," Portis said as the crowd in Milwaukee chanted "M-V-P." Then his brother Thanasis, his teammate for six seasons in Milwaukee, took his turn. "I'm proud of you, the team's proud of you, everybody's proud of you," Thanasis added. "Don't stop.""
Giannis Antetokounmpo was honored for his 10th straight All-Star selection at the Bucks' final home game before the All-Star break, surrounded by family and teammates. He played casually on the sideline with his sons, even kicking and bouncing the ball off his head, appearing more at ease than the anxious fan base. Teammates Bobby Portis and Thanasis publicly praised him at center court while the crowd chanted "M-V-P." Antetokounmpo's future with Milwaukee remained uncertain after trade-deadline speculation and a summer negotiation with the New York Knicks. Frustration persisted after repeated first-round playoff exits despite strong regular seasons.
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