Giannis Antetokounmpo addresses Brewers World Series berth: 'It's incredible.'

TRENDING NBA Predictions World Series schedule Week 7 Waiver Wire 49ers are 6-0 Reese, Dream get even Story by Story by Giannis Antetokounmpo addresses Brewers World Series berth: 'It's incredible.' Jim Owczarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Tue, October 20, 2026 at 8:05 PM UTC · 1 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Milwaukee Brewers part-owner and former Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked about the baseball team reaching the World Series for the first time since 1982, and the two-time NBA MVP called the achievement, "incredible."

"I'm so happy for the team," Antetokounmpo told a group of Miami reporters in advance of the Heat's season opener. "It's been a lot of years in the works. Mr. Mark Attanasio and his family and his partners, really invested in that city and that team. They've done a great job developing players.

"I wish them nothing but the best. And I love what the coach [Pat Murphy] said. '[The Los Angeles Dodgers] might have had a lot of Hall of Famers, but we had a lot of gamers.' That's a quote that will last forever."

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Antetokounmpo became the 17th member of the Brewers ownership group in May 2021 , though the agreement was not announced until August of that year. In June he helped he Bucks win an NBA title for the first time in 50 years . The Brewers, to date, have yet to win a World Series.

"We want to win a championship here," Antetokounmpo said in 2021. "It's going to take time and patience but we have a great ownership group, we have great players and we're going to accomplish it with a lot of hard work."

Five years ago, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship in 50 years after he scored 50 points in the clinching Game 6 over the Phoenix Suns. It capped an incredible playoff run that also saw him return faster than anyone thought from a hyperextended left knee he suffered during the Eastern Conference finals. He would deliver several masterpieces throughout the playoffs and iconic NBA Finals moments. Scroll through this gallery for all of Giannis' highlights during the 2021 postseason.

Giannis Antetokounmpo blocks a shot by Phoenix Suns' Deandre Ayton in the closing moments of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on July 14, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks defeated the Suns, 109-103, to even the series.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks during the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns during Game 4 of the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on Jul 14, 2021.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates after the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Brooklyn Nets in overtime in Game 7 in the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on June 19, 2021.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) slams against Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) during Game 2 of the NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena July 8, 2021.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) takes a moment before their first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks on in the fourth quarter during Game 4 in the first round of the 2021 NBA playoffs against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Bucks beat the Heat, 120-103, to complete a series sweep. Antetokounmpo posted a triple double in the clinching game, with 20 points, 12 rebounds and 15 assists.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts during the second quarter of Game 5 of the second round of the 2021 NBA playoffs against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on June 15, 2021.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks against the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter of Game 5 of the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center June 15, 2021.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks the ball during the second half of their playoff game in their first-round series against the Miami Heat on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Fiserv Forum.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) controls the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter of Game 5 of the second round of the 2021 NBA playoffs at Barclays Center on June 15, 2021.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo takes a photo during practice at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Monday, July 19, 2021. The playoffs were held under COVID-19 limitations.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) attempts a shot as Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) defends in the first quarter during Game 5 of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on July 17, 2021. Antetokounmpo had a team-high 32 points in the Bucks' 123-119 victory. The win put the Bucks ahead in the series, 3-2.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots the ball over Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) in the first quarter during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA playoffs on June 25, 2021, at Fiserv Forum.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo gets iced up during practice at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Monday, July 19, 2021. He played through a hyperextended left knee during the NBA Finals.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) holds his NBA Finals trophy after the 105-98 win over the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of the NBA Finals Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks during the second half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo scored 50 points as the Bucks defeated the Suns 105-98 to win the NBA championship.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks over Atlanta Hawks guard Lou Williams (6) during the first half during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA playoffs at State Farm Arena on June 27, 2021.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks for a basket ahead of Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig (12) during the first half in Game 1 of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (right) congratulates forward Khris Middleton (22) after a basket during the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA playoffs on July 3, 2021, at State Farm Arena. Antetokounmpo missed the last two games of the series after injuring his left knee in Game 4.

Injured Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo congratulates center Brook Lopez (11) during the second half of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals game Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Fiserv Forum. The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Atlanta Hawks, 123-112, to take a 3-2 series lead. Antetokounmpo missed the game with a left knee injury. Lopez led the Bucks in scoring with 33 points.

Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrates winning the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP Award after defeating the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 to win the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on July 20, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) scores two of his game-high 50 points as Phoenix Suns forward Frank Kaminsky (8) tries to block the shot during the fourth quarter of Game 6 of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. The 50 points are tied for most in an NBA Finals clinching game in NBA history.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) blocks a shot on Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges during the first quarter of Game 6 of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. It was one of five blocks for Antetokounmpo in the title-clinching game.

Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham hugs Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo as part of the celebration of the Milwaukee Bucks' NBA championship in the downtown Deer District near Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Thursday, July 22, 2021.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates with Milwaukee Bucks forward P.J. Tucker (17) in the closing moments as the Bucks won Game 6 of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

With his knees wrapped with ice bags, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo watches the end of practice Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis. He managed a left knee injury throughout the NBA Finals but he didn't let it stop him as he averaged 35.2 points per game on 61.8% shooting.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) talk during the third quarter of Game 6 of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Antetokounmpo scored 50 and Middleton added 17 in the game.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) warms up before Milwaukee Bucks play the Phoenix Suns at the Phoenix Suns Arena in Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Phoenix on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Antetokounmpo returned to action just over a week after hyperextending his left knee in the Eastern Conference finals.

Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo holds the Larry O'Brien Trophy as part of the celebration of the Milwaukee Bucks' NBA championship in the downtown Deer District near Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Thursday, July 22, 2021.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scores two of his 26 points against the Miami Heat during Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at Fiserv Forum on May 22, 2021. The Bucks beat the Heat, 109-107, in overtime on their way to a series sweep.

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo sets up a play against the Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young during the third quarter in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals at Fiserv Forum on June 23, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks the ball in the third quarter against Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat during Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Miami Heat at Fiserv Forum on May 24, 2021. Antetokounmpo had a game-high 31 points on 12 of 23 shooting and 13 rebounds as the Bucks crushed the Heat, 132-98, to take a 2-0 lead in the series.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) lays the ball up while Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) attempts to guard him during the first half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo was unstoppable in the title-clinching game, scoring nearly half of the Bucks points in the 105-98 win.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) puts up a shot at the basket in the first quarter of their Eastern Conference semifinal playoff Game 4 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Sunday, June 13, 2021.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets point guard Mike James (55) and point guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the second quarter of Game 1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on June 5. Antetokounmpo scored 34 poitns but it wasn't enough as the Bucks fell 115-107 in the series opener.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks during the fourth quarter of their Eastern Conference semifinal playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Antetokounmpo scored a game-high 34 points in the Bucks' 107-96 win in Game 4 to even the best-of-seven series at 2-2.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates in the closing moments as the Bucks won Game 6 of the NBA Finals to win the championship in front of their home fans at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, watches the end of practice Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, a day before Game 4 of the series. Antetokounmpo managed a left knee injury during the NBA Finals after suffering the injury in the Eastern Conference finals.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks the ball as Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) looks on during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals game 3 Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 120-100 to get on the board in the series, the first of four straight wins. Antetokounmpo scored a game-high 41 points on 14 of 23 shooting, plus 13 of 17 from the free-throw line and 13 rebounds.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates after the Bucks won Game 6 of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates after the Bucks won Game 6 of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. He scored 50 points on 16 of 25 shooting, as well as 17 of 19 on free throws, plus 14 rebounds and five blocks.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates after the Bucks won Game 6 of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Vin Baker jokes with Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during practice at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Monday, July 19, 2021, ahead of Game 6 on July 20.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) talks with head coach Mike Budenholzer during the first half of their Eastern Conference finals game against the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) fall to the floor as Antetokounmpo (34) is injured on the play in the third quarter during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA playoffs at State Farm Arena on June 29, 2021.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) puts up a one handed jump shot over Brooklyn Nets forward Blake Griffin (2) in the second quarter during Game 7 in the second round of the 2021 NBA playoffs at Barclays Center on June 19, 2021.

Giannis Antetokounmpo blocks a shot by Phoenix Suns' Deandre Ayton to preserve the lead late in Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on July 14, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It's one of the most lasting images in NBA Finals history.

1 / 50 Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights during Bucks' 2021 championship run, NBA Finals Five years ago, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship in 50 years after he scored 50 points in the clinching Game 6 over the Phoenix Suns. It capped an incredible playoff run that also saw him return faster than anyone thought from a hyperextended left knee he suffered during the Eastern Conference finals. He would deliver several masterpieces throughout the playoffs and iconic NBA Finals moments. Scroll through this gallery for all of Giannis' highlights during the 2021 postseason.