Giannis Antetokounmpo stomps his feet, while Rivers backs off
Giannis Antetokounmpo he should not delay to return for Bucks. The “Greek freak” is actually listed as “uncertain” for the trip from Milwaukee to New York this Friday for the NBA Cup.
The Greek star is still recovering from the left adductor, affected since November 17 in Cleveland. Since this warning, the two-time MVP has missed four games, with the Bucks losing each time. Overall, the franchise remains on a six-game losing streak and has seen its record (8-11) melt away in the East without its leader on both ends of the court.
Already announced as “uncertain” before Wednesday’s game in Miami, Giannis Antetokounmpo has finally been saved. Doc Rivers he was confident in the health of his player, explaining that there was no relapse, but simple management: according to the coach, his leader absolutely wanted to play, but the medical staff preferred to delay.
The Greek, who will celebrate his 31st birthday in early December, remains the top priority of the Wisconsin franchise, determined not to take any chances with his adductor.
“I wasn’t in favor (of him playing on Wednesday)” so assures Doc Rivers. “I was also very happy with the decision we made. I was very uncomfortable with the idea of him playing again that night. He still insisted, but that’s Giannis. And I’m very happy with our medical staff. In the end they decided to wait… We just thought it was the right thing to do. Sometimes we have to protect him.”
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2013-14 | MIL | 77 | 24:38 | 41.4 | 34.7 | 68.3 | 1.0 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 6.8 |
| 2014-15 | MIL | 81 | 31:22 | 49.1 | 15.9 | 74.1 | 1.2 | 5.5 | 6.7 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 12.7 |
| 2015-16 | MIL | 80 | 35:17 | 50.6 | 25.7 | 72.4 | 1.4 | 6.2 | 7.7 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 16.9 |
| 2016-17 | MIL | 80 | 36:58 | 52.1 | 27.2 | 77.0 | 1.8 | 7.0 | 8.8 | 5.4 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 22.9 |
| 2017-18 | MIL | 75 | 36:45 | 52.9 | 30.7 | 76.0 | 2.1 | 8.0 | 10.0 | 4.8 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 26.9 |
| 2018-19 | MIL | 72 | 10:45 p.m | 57.8 | 25.6 | 72.9 | 2.2 | 10.3 | 12.5 | 5.9 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 3.7 | 1.5 | 27.7 |
| 2019-20 | MIL | 63 | 30:26 | 55.3 | 30.4 | 63.3 | 2.2 | 11.4 | 13.6 | 5.6 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 29.5 |
| 2020-21 | MIL | 61 | 11:00 p.m | 56.9 | 30.3 | 68.5 | 1.6 | 9.4 | 11.0 | 5.9 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 28.1 |
| 2021-22 | MIL | 67 | 32:54 | 55.3 | 29.3 | 72.2 | 2.0 | 9.6 | 11.6 | 5.8 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 29.9 |
| 2022-23 | MIL | 63 | 32:08 | 55.3 | 27.5 | 64.5 | 2.2 | 9.6 | 11.8 | 5.7 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 31.1 |
| 2023-24 | MIL | 73 | 35:10 | 61.1 | 27.4 | 65.7 | 2.7 | 8.8 | 11.5 | 6.5 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 30.4 |
| 2024-25 | MIL | 67 | 34:10 | 60.1 | 22.2 | 61.7 | 2.2 | 9.7 | 11.9 | 6.5 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 30.4 |
| 2025-26 | MIL | 13 | 31:51 | 62.9 | 50.0 | 63.6 | 3.7 | 7.2 | 10.8 | 6.8 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 31.2 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
2025-11-28 12:58:00
