Blake Griffin roasts Giannis Antetokounmpo during a layoff in New York
Retired NBA star Blake Griffin recently measured Giannis Antetokounmpooffseason during a recent appearance on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back.” With trade rumors are swirling around the Milwaukee Bucks star throughout the offseason, the six-time All-Star questioned Giannis’ choice to rest after Milwaukee’s first-round playoff loss last May.
Griffin was asked about Giannis’ persistent conversation with the New York Knicks when he has led to two MVP trips to New York. “I feel like we always hear this Giannis in the Knicks, and then I think he went on vacation right after the season. Otherwise, whoever chooses New York to go to, Times Square,” Griffin said on the show.
When Michelle Beadle pointed out the summer heat and humidity, Griffin pushed his point further. “Yeah, gotta blow off some steam, let me go to Times Square,” he joked, scoffing at the idea of choosing one of the busiest tourist spots in the world to unwind after a tough playoff loss.
Griffin was referring to that when Antetokounmpo was spotted walking around Manhattan with his wife, Maria, and their child on May 1, just days after Milwaukee’s season ended. The timing has fueled speculation about his interest in New York teams, particularly the Knicks, who have long pursued Greco Freik.
The light roast underscores how carefully Giannis’ every move is being watched. He signed a three-year extension in October 2023 offseason trade speculation for everyone to analyze where he spent his time. What seemed like an innocent family outing became another talking point simply because of the choice of location.
The 2021 Finals MVP spoke earlier about enjoying the games at Madison Square Gardenso that sightings of New York always get people talking about its future. For now, he remains Milwaukee’s franchise player and the top MVP candidate heading into the new season. The Bucks open their 2025-26 campaign on Wednesday night at home against the Washington Wizards.
2025-10-21 19:49:00
