Giannis Antetokounmpo has made a significant jump, which caught the attention of Bucks teammates Brook Lopez and Bobby Portis at the NBA Cup.

Dec 17, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11), guard Damian Lillard (0) and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrate after winning the Emirates NBA Cup championship game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Giannis Antetokounmpo knew right away that his $500,000 prize for winning the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup would go directly to his family. "I just got married, my wife's a little bit needy, so I might have to get [her] a gift,