Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo Says Consistency Of His Work Ethic Helped Him Join 20,000-point Club

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo believes his latest milestone should serve as a testament to his consistent work ethic.

Antetokounmpo scored 32 points in a 137-107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday to increase his career total to 20,010, becoming the 52nd player to reach that mark. The only players to score 20,000 career points at a younger age than the 30-year-old Antetokounmpo were LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan.

"I hope a lot of people see me and I represent the people who might not have it all, might not be the most talented people, but they are disciplined and they show up every night to do the right thing," Antetokounmpo said. "No matter the outcome, they keep coming back and keep on being disciplined in their craft. I hope I can represent all those people."

Antetokounmpo reshaped his body and transformed his game after the Bucks selected the raw and athletic 18-year-old from Greece with the 15th overall pick in the 2013 draft.

As he launched his NBA career, Antetokounmpo said he spoke with plenty of former players to ask what it takes to succeed at this level.