Giannis Antetokounmpo warned about ‘career suicide’ to save Bucks from early playoffs exit
Gilbert Arenas warns the Milwaukee Bucks not to rush Giannis Antetokounmpo's return.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Gilbert Arenas
The Milwaukee Bucks have had moments of highs and lows in the playoffs this season, compounded by the absence of two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who regrettably is out due to a lingering calf injury.
And with some analysts wanting the Greek Freak to swiftly return to rescue the Bucks from dropping the ball, bar Gilbert Arenas, who stated why it would be a disaster if that were to happen.
Gilbert Arenas made this known on an episode of the Nightcap Show, where he believed that if the one-time NBA champion returned earlier than expected during the playoffs, it would, as he termed it, “career suicide.”
The way he plays this game, there's no way he can come back in the playoffs trying to do what he do and won't have a high probability of tearing that ACL, I mean that Achilles. There's no point of bringing him back, I'm sorry. It would be career suicide if he do.Gilbert Arenas said
Furthermore, as there’s this belief that the Bucks can’t win without Giannis Antetokounmpo, there’s also a strong chance of a first-round playoff exit for the Bucks; that’s why there’s pressure to rush their star player back into the fold.
However, from the long-term point of view, it would be a high risk, maybe a low reward if it happens, as there’s no assurance that his return can change things as the Bucks-Pacers is never an easy game for the Bucks.
With the series tied at 1-1 and the Pacers welcoming the Bucks to a raucous crowd, the game is expected to be thrilling and suspenseful. Hopefully, the Bucks don’t take the risk of introducing the Greek Freak early.
Giannis ruled out of Game 3 with Indiana Pacers with a calf strain
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out of Friday’s night encounter with the Indiana Pacers as a result of a left calf strain as announced by his team, the Milwaukee Bucks.
He has already missed the first two games of the series and the Bucks in his absence have managed not to totally screw things up as the series currently stands at 1-1.
The Greek Freak hasn’t featured for the Bucks since sustaining a left calf strain in the game against the Boston Celtics and missed their last three regular-season games. Furthermore, the Bucks are facing the possibility of being without Khris Middleton, as he sprained his right ankle while practicing yesterday.
The Bucks have felt the brunt of injuries to their key players and have seen them lose momentum as one of the league’s favorites to reclaim the title from the Nuggets. Notwithstanding, they don’t have to rush the players back in order not to make suicidal career decisions for the sake of short-term goals.
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