“You can leave!” – Visibly frustrated Giannis Antetokounmpo snaps at unknown person off camera after loss to New York Knicks
Giannis Antetokounmpo unleashes his frustration at an unknown figure in the dressing room while speaking to the press after the Bucks' 7th loss.
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It’s been a tough one for the Milwaukee Bucks’ compounded with the 116-94 loss to the New York Knicks on Friday as star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo expressed frustration during his post-game interview. The Bucks’ seventh loss dropped them to 2-7, which prompted him to passionately emphasize the need for improvement.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had 24 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks, was visibly upset, as he went as far as directing his ire at someone off-camera. His irritation extended to his teammates, whom he felt didn’t put forth a solid effort against the Knicks.
Hey man, if you don’t wanna be here, you can leave… I’m being honest with you.
Giannis Antetokounmpo said to an unknown person while speaking to the press
Giannis to someone off camera in the Bucks locker room:
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“Hey man if you don't wanna be here you can leave.” ?
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While the Greek Freak has called on his other teammates to step up, he is yet to put an end to rumors that have him on the trade transfer radar of major franchises. Also, his chemistry with fellow star, Damian Lillard, is something they both need to address for the good of the team.
While he went on to emphasize accountability, the former NBA MVP stressed the importance of honesty among teammates. And as the Bucks’ leader, he has decided to take a stern approach to address the team’s underperformance.
Giannis Antetokounmpo defends coach Doc Rivers, puts pressure on players amid Bucks’ slow start
The Milwaukee Bucks’ struggle continued as they dropped to 2-7 after a 22-point loss to the New York Knicks on Friday. Despite a promising 23-point win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday, the Bucks couldn’t sustain momentum. However, Giannis Antetokounmpo is standing by embattled Coach Doc Rivers, as he praised him for making adjustments.
Doc (Rivers) is doing his best, he’s trying. He’s trying to figure out the rotation, he’s giving us the best speech possible. Changing our defensive plan, changing our offensive plan. He’s trying to adjust, make something happen, create a spark. You know I give him props on that.
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In the post-game media availability, Giannis then shifted the focus to the players, as he emphasized their responsibility to execute Rivers’ game plan. This stance contrasts with his previous comments after a loss to the Brooklyn Nets, where he questioned the team’s identity and seemingly criticized the coaching staff.
Now, the two-time MVP has stressed the importance of finding their identity and executing the game plan. With the Bucks facing the Boston Celtics next, these words serve as a rallying cry for his teammates to step up and turn their season around.
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