Giannis Antetokounmpo channels ‘Mamba mentality’ after being one win away from $500k prize
Giannis Antetokounmpo did a 'Kobe Bryant' in his recent intervew after winning against Hawks during NBA Cup Semi-Finals.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA Cup finals in an exciting matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Antetokounmpo recited the famous basketball player’s catchphrase, “The job’s not done!” to channel the unwavering spirit of Kobe Bryant. On December 18, the Bucks will play the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The game is high-stakes, with players from the victorious team potentially earning over $500,000. The statement made by Antetokounmpo is reminiscent of that of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, who played his whole 20-year NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant had plenty of iconic moments throughout his career.
When the Lakers faced the Orlando Magic in the 2009 NBA Cup finals, they were ahead 2-0. During a press conference after the game, the media inquired whether he was pleased. Kobe Bryant told the media, “What’s there to be happy about? The job’s not finished. Job finished? I don’t think so.” Similar to this, Giannis Antetokounmpo told the media after winning against the Hawks.
We’ve changed our season around but we gotta keep going! The job’s not done.
Giannis Antetokounmpo via post-game presser uttering Kobe Bryant’s iconic line
Job's not done. pic.twitter.com/T3KFbewrh3
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 15, 2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo put on a dominant display in the Bucks’ semi-final matchup with the Hawks. He scored 32 points and pulling down 14 rebounds to lead his team to a 110-102 victory. He made a substantial contribution on both ends of the court.
Also, he missed just five shots, demonstrating his imposing presence on the court. Not to be outdone, Brook Lopez contributed 16 points for the Bucks, while Damian Lillard matched his efforts with 25 points, seven assists, and six rebounds.
Bucks HC Doc Rivers praised his side’s defensive effort in recent NBA Cup win over Hawks
After losing to the Pacers in the Las Vegas semifinals of the previous season, the Milwaukee team advanced to the championship game on Tuesday night. The Bucks, who have an NBA Cup record of 11-1 overall, will play the Oklahoma City Thunder in Vegas. Bucks HC Doc Rivers gave his defense their flowers after his side’s recent win over the Atlanta Hawks.
Winning plays, you can’t script any of that stuff before the game, but you just got to keep teaching that it just takes what it takes every night.
Doc Rivers told the reporters
The Bucks’ achievement of reaching the championship was particularly noteworthy, given that they had a 2-8 record through their first 10 games of the season. For weeks, however, Rivers also made it apparent that the Bucks were aiming for the NBA Cup and intended to win it. Now, on Tuesday, all eyes will be on the Bucks vs Thunder NBA Cup Final matchup.
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Kartik Mudaliar
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