Milwaukee, WI - MARCH 4: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks handles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 4, 2016 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
The Milwaukee Bucks have reached an agreement with Giannis Antetokounmpo on a contract extension, after a strong third-season by the 21-year-old small forward/point guard.
Antetokounmpo appeared in 80 games this past season and averaged career highs in points (16.9), rebounds (7.7), assists (4.3) and minutes (35.3). He became the first player in franchise history to record five triple-doubles in a season.
The Bucks selected Antetokounmpo with the 15th pick in the 2013 NBA draft. He has career averages of 12.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 238 games (173 starts).
Milwaukee did not announce terms of the extension.
Receive your weekly recap of all the happenings around the world of sports.