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Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the best players in the NBA. The two-time MVP has led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first championship in 50 years, and has established himself as a dominant force on both ends of the floor.
Since Giannis was able to win the DPOY and two MVP awards, he is only one of five players in NBA History to have achieved this feat, with the others being Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson, and Kevin Garnett… not the worst company.
During this past All-Star weekend in Indianapolis, Giannis claimed that he does not watch basketball, and that he has no idea who he will be playing on any given day, before the game.
However, as he explained himself, it quickly became clear, that he was capping:
“I just, in general, do not watch basketball. So stats, highlights, how people play, I have no idea. And I love it, you know? I love when I go to the game, I have no idea who I’m playing and what they do.”
#Giannis says he doesn’t watch a lot of basketball pic.twitter.com/yc30r1RxUd
— Sports on Max (@SportsonMax) February 20, 2024
As you can imagine, people didn’t really believe him, especially in the modern era, it virtually seems impossible for an NBA player to not be aware of the opponents he’ll be facing on any given night. let alone a superstar player like Antetokounmpo.
The Greek Freak was selected to the NBA’s First-Team All-Defense in four consecutive seasons, meaning he’s often having to guard the best player on the other team… but without knowing who it’l be? With teams and coaches using this much film? Not believable.
NBA Twitter thought the same and reacted accordingly and called him out.
You are not arguably the best team defender in the NBA without knowing what the other team does.
He must’ve hung around LeBron a lot this past weekend https://t.co/Qud7qUGUZO
— Silas P. Silas (@KennySpenceNBA) February 20, 2024
Gotta be sarcasm
— President Curry. (@Curry4daW) February 20, 2024
Is this a bit or did Giannis seriously just admit he doesn’t study opponent tendencies? https://t.co/MolZYCvlWc
— Hardwood Junkies (@hardwoodjunkies) February 20, 2024
Lmao he wasn’t even trying to convince us with this lie lol. https://t.co/ZxTZj9islL
— Chris Williamson (@CWilliamson44) February 20, 2024
Watch this mans expression and if you think he’s saying this seriously, I’m not sure what to tell you
He’s undyingly obsessed with the game of basketball and improving his craft while also making jokes and messing around with media https://t.co/BXwWaeguMO
— Paul Henning (@brewcitypaul) February 20, 2024
Bro has to be trolling. No way he skipped film sessions all this time.
Going in blind. lol it’s the nba.
— Craziest Clips (@CraziestClip) February 20, 2024
He’s joking, right? https://t.co/ri4b80ry8K
— 40 Year Old Virgin (@ImNotAStatistic) February 20, 2024
this the dumbest lie ever https://t.co/lzB8U9jio6
— (@bennyburnerchip) February 20, 2024
Someone taught Giannis about trolling apparently
— stayuponelove2 (@cutlets19504) February 20, 2024
This is like when he said he didn’t touch a basketball before the bubble. He is not telling the truth. https://t.co/0MsWoIaGvQ
— Hate Watcher (@BucksBurner) February 20, 2024
LeCap at it again https://t.co/fycBrbiHct
— Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey) February 20, 2024
