Giannis Antetokounmpo will love Bucks rookie MarJon Beauchamp’s reason behind No. 0

MarJon Beuchamp saw his NBA dream come to life during the 2022 NBA Draft after the Milwaukee selected him as the No. 24 overall pick.

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