Giannis Antetokounmpo had a good reason to miss the game against the Kings Monday night.

The reigning NBA MVP added a new member to his team this week. On Monday he announced the birth of his first son named Liam Charles Antetokounmpo. The Milwaukee Bucks star and his girlfriend shared the news in the fall that they were expecting a child.

Players and Coaches reaction to the birth of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s  son

“It’s a blessing, especially for Giannis. First time being a dad,” Bledsoe said. “We can help him out as much as we can and he’s going to enjoy it.

“He’s been asking about certain situations and our kind of give him little tips, but he’s going to have to figure it out, just like he do the basketball game – Khris Middleton

“Learn how to change diapers quick. That was mine, changing diapers. I had never changed a diaper before in my life until my daughter came,” Middleton advised Antetokounmpo. “And listen to the mom. Whatever the mom says, do it without question or otherwise, you’re going to get that wrath that nobody wants.”

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Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said he wouldn’t go into detail on the personal matter, but did reveal that “we’re excited for him.”

Ahead of the tip-off, Kings coach Luke Walton shared his respect for Antetokounmpo’s decision to sit out.

He’s being a good father. It’s most important to be a good father,” Walton said. “I’m proud of him for making that decision.”

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Milwaukee Bucks without Giannis Antetokounmpo this season

Milwaukee managed to beat the Sacramento Kings on Monday 123-111

Khris Middleton and Eric Bledsoe both finished with 28 points apiece to pick up the slack. Middleton also grabbed 11 rebounds with eight assists and Bledsoe also had eight assists. Brook Lopez added 20 points.

Milwaukee outscored Sacramento 35-21 in the fourth to seal its fifth consecutive victory. The Bucks are 4-0 without Giannis Antetokounmpo on the season with a league-best 46-7 record. Only seven teams in NBA history have won 46 of their first 53 games.