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Giannis Focused on Playoffs Not Jersey Sales

The NBA officially released this season’s jersey sales rankings today, with Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo landing in fourth place. While fans from all corners—including BD Cricket Live communities—took note of this major achievement, Giannis himself had a very different priority on his mind: the NBA playoffs.

In this year’s rankings, Giannis trailed only Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant. It’s a historic high for both him and the Bucks organization. Just last season, Antetokounmpo’s jersey ranked eighth in league-wide sales. As for team merchandise, the Bucks climbed from eighth to sixth overall in popularity. Fellow Bucks player Khris Middleton reacted to the news with amazement, saying, “That’s just crazy.”

But when Giannis was asked about the jersey ranking, he simply shook his head. For him, the most important number wasn’t tied to merchandise—it was the clock striking 8 PM. That’s when Game 2 of the playoff series against the Boston Celtics was set to begin. “That’s the number I care about right now,” he said firmly, underscoring his all-in mentality. Much like elite players in BD Cricket Live, who place championships over personal stats, Giannis made it clear where his heart lies.

In the first game of the series, Giannis delivered a dominant performance with 35 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists. Despite his heroics, the Bucks still fell short, losing 107–113 to the Celtics. Now, with Game 2 looming, all eyes are on how Giannis and the team will respond.

This season, Antetokounmpo has continued to elevate his game. He’s averaging 26.9 points, 10 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game while shooting 52.9% from the field and 30.7% from beyond the arc. These stats speak to his growing impact and consistency, but Giannis remains laser-focused on team success above all.

As BD Cricket Live fans would agree, greatness is measured not by popularity or gear sales, but by performance when it matters most. And for Giannis, that moment is now—when the playoffs are on the line and every possession counts.

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