Giannis Antetokounmpo Says He Can Be NBA’s All-Time Scoring Leader by 35 - But Can He Really Do It?
Giannis Antetokounmpo has never been one to shy away from setting the bar high. But his latest declaration? That’s a whole new level.
After a win over the Brooklyn Nets, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar told Full Court Press he believes he’ll be the NBA’s all-time leading scorer by the time he turns 35. That’s not just confidence - that’s a challenge to the record books.
“I think when I’m going to be 35 years old and sitting in this chair, we are going to have a discussion how I am the top list of all-time in scoring,” Giannis said.
It’s a bold claim. And it’s got the basketball world buzzing.
The Numbers Behind the Dream
Let’s break this down.
LeBron James currently sits atop the NBA scoring mountain with 42,260 career points. Giannis, after that game against Brooklyn, reached 21,028 points - exactly halfway there.
So, what would it take for Giannis to catch LeBron in five seasons?
Try 21,232 more points. That’s roughly 53 points per game over the next 410 games - assuming he plays all 82 games each season. And let’s be honest: even the most durable players in NBA history rarely pull that off.
To put it in perspective, Wilt Chamberlain is the only player in league history to average over 50 points in a season - and that was back in 1961-62. Giannis is phenomenal, but even for him, this would be an all-time uphill climb.
Now, that doesn’t mean the goal is impossible - just incredibly ambitious. Giannis is only 30, and he’s still in his prime.
He’s averaging 30.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 6.4 assists this season. If he maintains that level of production - or even increases it slightly - and stays healthy, he could absolutely climb the all-time list.
Whether he can top it by 35 is another story.
A Social Media Shake-Up Raises Eyebrows
While the scoring comment made headlines, Giannis stirred the pot in another way - one that’s got Bucks fans watching with concern.
Shortly after his scoring comments, fans noticed a curious shift in his social media presence. Nearly all of his Milwaukee Bucks-related posts vanished from his accounts.
What’s left? Just championship moments and NBA Cup highlights.
His bio now simply reads: “Athlete.”
That’s not nothing.
This move comes months after Giannis was linked to trade rumors involving teams like the New York Knicks. At the time, he brushed off the speculation, saying:
“I’m here representing my team. That’s it.
We beat the Knicks. I try to stay away from all the rumors, speculation and trade and all this.”
But now, with the Bucks facing some early-season struggles and Giannis scrubbing his digital footprint, the questions are back - and louder than ever.
He’s also wiped his Twitter feed clean going back to 2021. The only thing that remains? A cryptic post, fueling even more speculation about where his head - and possibly his future - might be.
What’s Next for the Greek Freak?
Right now, Giannis is still leading the charge in Milwaukee, putting up MVP-caliber numbers and doing what he does best: dominating both ends of the floor. But the combination of his scoring goal and his social media reset has created a new layer of intrigue around one of the league’s most compelling stars.
Is he simply refocusing? Sending a message? Or laying the groundwork for a future move?
No one knows for sure - maybe not even Giannis. But one thing’s clear: whether he’s chasing LeBron in the record books or navigating his long-term future in Milwaukee, the NBA world will be watching every step.
And if there’s anyone who could turn a long shot into reality, it’s Giannis Antetokounmpo.