Giannis Antetokounmpo’s honest assessment of his return from injury
Giannis Antetokounmpo is back in action for Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Monday after sitting out the last 15 games with a calf injury.
His return, however, was not enough to help the Bucks against the Boston Celticsas they absorbed a one-sided loss, 108-81. They suffered back-to-back losses and fell to 26-34.
In 25 minutes, Antetokounmpo finished with 19 points on 7-of-18 shooting. He also had 11 rebounds, two assists and one block, and coach Doc Rivers was very cautious when the two-time MVP got playing time.
The 31-year-old striker admitted that he is trying shake off the rust since his long layoff.
“I’m just trying to get back in the groove. I haven’t been able to play for six weeks, and I played against contact for the second time today. I feel like the more I’m in shape, the more I have the wind under me, the more I’m going to be able to help my team,” Antetokounmpo said in a video posted by ESPN.
“I think right now I’m in a place where I’m trying to figure myself out. I’m figuring out how I can fit into the team.”
“Just trying to get back into the groove”
Giannis about what he wants to do to get it #Bucks back on track #fearthedeer pic.twitter.com/uKSglDf0LL
— ESPN Milwaukee (@ESPNMilwaukee) March 3, 2026
It was an odd remark from the former Finals MVP, as the Bucks have clearly built a roster around him. Antetokounmpo, however, admitted he hasn’t spent much time on the floor with Kevin Porter Jr., Ryan Rollins and midseason additions Cam Thomas and Usman Dieng.
Antetokounmpo, who has been at the center of trade rumorshas missed a career-high 29 games this season with a calf injury.
At the time of writing, it is unclear if he will suit up for their next game against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.
2026-03-03 05:14:00
