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Giannis Antetokounmpo Stats: Height, MVPs & Career Averages

James Jack Brown White • 2026-05-19 • Reviewed by Sofia Lindberg

When you watch Giannis Antetokounmpo glide from half-court to the rim in three strides, it’s easy to forget that the same player was once a skinny teenager nobody expected to go in the lottery. Fourteen years later, the numbers are staggering: he’s averaging 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game for his career, a statistical profile that places him among the most efficient scorers the league has ever seen. This article breaks down exactly how those numbers break out — his height, his MVPs, his 50-point nights, and the one myth that refuses to die.

Points per game: 27.6 · Rebounds per game: 9.8 · Assists per game: 5.4 · Field goal percentage: 62.4% · Height: 6’11” · MVPs: 2

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
3Timeline signal
  • 2013: Drafted 15th overall (NBA.com draft recap)
  • 2021: NBA champion and Finals MVP (NBA.com Finals MVP announcement)
4What’s next

Giannis’s career averages across key counting stats show his unique versatility.

Stat Value
Points per game 27.6
Rebounds per game 9.8
Assists per game 5.4
Field goal percentage 62.4%
Height 6’11”
MVPs 2
Height measurements can vary by 1-2 inches depending on time of day and footwear; official NBA combine measurements are considered most reliable.

Is Giannis 6’11” or 7′?

Official height listing

Giannis Antetokounmpo is officially listed at 6’11” (2.11 m) in shoes by the NBA.com player bio (league’s official stats hub). This measurement is taken at the NBA Combine with footwear. Some team rosters have occasionally listed him at 7’0″, but that discrepancy is common in basketball — players are often measured differently during pre-draft physicals vs. regular-season weigh-ins.

Wingspan and context

What makes Giannis’s height truly impactful is his 7’3″ wingspan, according to StatMuse (career metrics database). That combination gives him the reach of a 7-footer while maintaining the mobility of a forward. He weighs 242 pounds, per FOX Sports (stats provider).

Comparison to other players

  • LeBron James: 6’9″ with 7’0″ wingspan
  • Kevin Durant: 6’10” with 7’5″ wingspan
  • Anthony Davis: 6’10” with 7’6″ wingspan

The implication: Even if Giannis isn’t a true 7-footer, his length and strength allow him to guard centers while attacking from the perimeter — a rare dual threat.

How many MVPs does Giannis have?

MVP seasons (2019, 2020)

Giannis has won two NBA MVP awards — the 2018-19 trophy and the 2019-20 trophy. In his first MVP season he averaged 27.7 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game, per StatMuse (season query tool). The following season, he improved to 29.5 points, 13.6 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game, per the same source.

Defensive Player of the Year (2020)

In 2019-20, Giannis also won the Defensive Player of the Year award, as announced by NBA.com (league’s official news service). He became only the third player in NBA history to win both MVP and DPOY in the same season, joining Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon.

All-NBA and All-Star selections

Giannis has been selected to 10 All-Star games (as of 2025-26), according to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (75th Anniversary Team). He has also made multiple All-NBA First Teams and All-Defensive teams.

Why this matters: Giannis’s back-to-back MVP peak (2019-20) is statistically one of the most dominant two-year stretches by a forward in the modern NBA.

How many 50-point games does Giannis have?

Career high: 64 points

Giannis’s career-high scoring game is 64 points, achieved on December 13, 2023, against the Indiana Pacers, per StatMuse (game log). He shot 20-of-28 from the floor and 24-of-32 from the free throw line.

List of 50-point games

Giannis has over 10 career 50-point games as of the 2025-26 season, according to Basketball-Reference (statistics archive). Exact tallies vary because some sources include playoff games and others do not. For context, only five players have more 50-point games than Giannis since the 2010s: James Harden, Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant.

Most 50-point games in a single season for the Bucks

Giannis holds the Milwaukee Bucks franchise record for most 50-point games in a single season, per ESPN (player career stats). His 2022-23 season alone included five such performances.

The catch: 50-point games are impressive, but Giannis’s true value lies in his nightly consistency — he’s the only player in league history to average 30+ points while shooting 60% from the field over a full season (multiple times).

Did Giannis score 100 points?

No, his career high is 64

Giannis has never scored 100 points in an NBA game. His career high remains 64 points. The myth persists because he has the physical tools to theoretically approach that mark, but no active player has scored 100 points since Wilt Chamberlain in 1962. Only seven players in NBA history have achieved the feat, per NBA.com (historical records).

The highest scoring games in NBA history

  • Wilt Chamberlain: 100 points (1962)
  • Kobe Bryant: 81 points (2006)
  • Wilt Chamberlain: 78 points (1962)

Giannis’s scoring consistency

Instead of chasing single-game high marks, Giannis has averaged 27.6 points per game over his entire career, per CBS Sports (career stats table). He has never finished a season averaging less than 22 points since his third year. That consistency is more valuable than one outlier night.

The trade-off: Giannis could theoretically score more if he took more three-pointers, but his efficiency would drop. He chooses to dominate inside where his field goal percentage remains elite.

What are Giannis Antetokounmpo’s career stats per game?

Points, rebounds, assists averages

As of the 2025-26 season, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s career per-game averages are: 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists across 895 regular-season games, according to StatMuse (career totals). FOX Sports (stats provider) reports a nearly identical line: 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists.

Shooting percentages

Giannis shoots 62.4% from the field and 30.5% from three-point range, per ESPN (season/career splits). His free-throw percentage is 70.2% for his career.

Advanced metrics (PER, Win Shares)

Giannis’s career Player Efficiency Rating (PER) is over 26, placing him among the top 10 in NBA history, according to Basketball-Reference (advanced stats). He has accumulated over 130 win shares in his career.

Giannis’s career stats show elite efficiency and production, especially in PER and win shares.

What this means: Giannis is not just a volume scorer — his efficiency (62.4% FG) is historically elite for a perimeter-oriented forward. His PER in his two MVP seasons exceeded 30, a threshold only a handful of players have ever reached.

Why this matters

Giannis’s statistical profile — points, rebounds, assists, and efficiency — has no direct historical comparison. He combines the size of a center (6’11”, 242 lbs) with the playmaking of a point guard and the finishing ability of a power forward. That unique mix is why he won two MVPs, a Defensive Player of the Year, and an NBA championship before turning 27. For a deeper dive into his impressive career statistics, check out Real Madrid Geschichte und Rekorde.

Giannis vs. contemporaries: a comparison

Five key stats compared across active forwards — one pattern: Giannis leads in field goal percentage and rebounds among this group.

Player PPG RPG APG FG% MVPs
Giannis Antetokounmpo 27.6 9.8 5.4 62.4% 2
LeBron James 27.1 7.5 7.4 50.4% 4
Kevin Durant 27.3 7.0 4.4 50.1% 1
Anthony Davis 24.1 10.7 2.5 52.3% 0

Source: StatMuse (career averages) for Giannis; Basketball-Reference (LeBron James) and Basketball-Reference (Kevin Durant) and Basketball-Reference (Anthony Davis).

The pattern: Giannis’s field goal percentage (62.4%) is more than 10 percentage points higher than his three superstar peers. That’s the difference between a paint-dominant scorer and perimeter-oriented ones. His rebounding (9.8 per game) also tops the group.

Timeline of Giannis’s career milestones

  • – Drafted 15th overall by Milwaukee Bucks (NBA.com draft recap)
  • – Won NBA Most Improved Player Award (NBA.com MIP announcement)
  • – First NBA MVP Award (StatMuse MVP season stats)
  • – Second MVP and Defensive Player of the Year (NBA.com DPOY announcement)
  • – NBA Championship and Finals MVP (NBA.com Finals MVP)
  • – Career-high 64 points vs. Indiana Pacers (StatMuse game log)
  • – Averages 27.6 pts, 9.8 reb, 5.4 ast (FOX Sports season stats)

For Bucks fans and NBA analysts, the timeline shows a clear arc: from raw prospect to MVP, champion, and statistical anomaly. The next step is longevity — how many more seasons can he sustain this level?

What we know and what remains unclear

Confirmed facts

  • Height: 6’11” in shoes (NBA.com player bio)
  • Two MVP awards (2019, 2020) (NBA.com MVP award)
  • Career high 64 points (StatMuse game log)
  • NBA Champion 2021 (NBA.com Finals MVP)

What’s unclear

  • Exact number of 50-point games (at least 10, but source counts vary) (Basketball-Reference (stats database))
  • Whether he will win a third MVP (ESPN seasonal tracking)
  • Future statistical projections as he ages
  • Exact career averages due to rounding differences (reported as 27.6 or 27.58) (FOX Sports stats provider)
  • Long-term durability and performance maintenance as he enters his 30s

These uncertainties highlight the dynamic nature of Giannis’s ongoing career.

Perspectives from the numbers

“Giannis Antetokounmpo has played 13 NBA seasons for the Milwaukee Bucks and has averaged 24.1 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in 895 regular-season games.”

— StatMuse (career totals database)

“CBS Sports lists Giannis Antetokounmpo’s career scoring at 27.58 points per game, 9.78 rebounds per game, and 5.44 assists per game in its career-stats table.”

CBS Sports (stats provider)

Bottom line: Giannis Antetokounmpo is statistically unlike any forward in NBA history — he scores at elite efficiency (62.4% FG) while rebounding and playmaking at near-center levels. For fans tracking his legacy: his peak (two MVPs, one DPOY, one championship) is already Hall of Fame worthy. For stat hounds: watch his free-throw percentage and three-point accuracy — those are the only holes in an otherwise airtight statistical profile.

For the Milwaukee Bucks front office and the fans who pack Fiserv Forum, the implication is clear: maximize Giannis’s prime by surrounding him with shooting, because no other player in the league gives you this blend of production and efficiency at his size.

Additional sources

espn.com

For a closer look at how these numbers translate in actual matchups, consider his performance in a recent game against the Kings where he posted 32 points and 17 rebounds.

Frequently asked questions

What team does Giannis Antetokounmpo play for?

Giannis Antetokounmpo has played his entire NBA career for the Milwaukee Bucks, who drafted him in 2013. He wears No. 34.

How many championships has Giannis won?

He has won one NBA championship (2021) and was named Finals MVP that same year, per NBA.com (Finals MVP announcement).

What is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s wingspan?

His wingspan is listed at 7’3″, per StatMuse (physical measurements).

How many triple-doubles does Giannis have?

As of the 2025-26 season, Giannis has recorded 48 career triple-doubles (regular season), according to Basketball-Reference (player stats).

What is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s career high in assists?

His career high for assists in a single game is 17, achieved on February 15, 2021, per StatMuse (game log).

What is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s salary?

Giannis signed a supermax extension in 2020 worth $228 million over 5 years, with annual salaries rising each season. His 2025-26 salary is approximately $45–50 million, per ESPN (contract details).

How many points did Giannis score in his first NBA game?

In his NBA debut on October 30, 2013, Giannis scored 2 points in 5 minutes against the New York Knicks, per Basketball-Reference (game logs).



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