Donald Trump’s bizarre ‘Greek-off’ with NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo is going viral
Donald Trump compares himself to Milwaukee Bucks two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo during a campaign rally
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Former President Donald Trump and Giannis Antetokounmpo
The NBA has once again been brought into the mix as the 2024 U.S. presidential election nears, as both major candidates are intensifying their efforts to secure votes, particularly in pivotal swing states. Donald Trump’s latest rally in Wisconsin, however, stirred controversy with remarks that many found unexpected.
Donald Trump was at the Milwaukee Bucks’ Fiserv Forum when he compared him to Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. As a result, the statement raised eyebrows for its racial undertones, as some questioned the appropriateness of such a comparison.
Your team is very good. I would say the Greek is a seriously good player. Do you agree? And tell me, who has more Greek in him, the Greek or me? I think we have about the same, right? He’s a great player. Maybe the best player in the NBA, actually. He’s supposed to be a very good guy, too.
Donald Trump said
Politics aside, on the court, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s position with the Bucks is increasingly uncertain amid a rocky start to the season. The Bucks have lost four of their first five games, which have placed them at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings and prompted concern about the team’s chemistry.
Furthermore, much of the speculation has centered on the newly formed partnership between Giannis and Damian Lillard, which was expected to bring immediate success but has yet to deliver. It was revealed by an NBA insider that should the struggle continue, the two-time MVP might consider seeking a trade.
This uncertainty has now added tension to an already tumultuous season for the Bucks, as the Greek Freak has previously been a loyal cornerstone of the franchise. He led the franchise to an NBA title in 2021.
LeBron James once revealed his concerns about Donald Trump as president
With both major candidates doing their best to win over voters using support from various quarters, it can be recalled that Donald Trump’s presidency had stirred a new wave of political activism among high-profile athletes, none more vocal than NBA star LeBron James.
King James had openly opposed him from the start of his term, as he supported Hillary Clinton in that election and had expressed his shock when Trump won. Furthermore, when Trump took office, James began using his platform to address social justice issues.
It was difficult watching it. Me and my wife didn’t go to bed until 4 o’clock in the morning. It was very difficult seeing what happened not only in our state, but in our country. Like I said, it is what it is. That’s in the past. We need to live in the present and make our future better.
LeBron James said back in 2016 in a report by Washington Post
Sadly, when Trump took the win in Ohio, James’s home state, it really frustrated the NBA icon, as he had rallied Cleveland residents to support Clinton. Despite James’s significant influence, Ohio ultimately leaned towards Trump, a loss that was hard for James to digest.
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