Giannis Antetokounmpo’s surprising response to rumors…

Two weeks have passed since then Giannis Antetokounmpo East injured calf and that they spread rumours stress around him, which doesn’t help Bucks to move forward calmly. For the first time in two weeks, the person in question appeared before the press and was logically asked about his future.

To listen to him, however, “The Greek Freak” has nothing to do with all this speculation and cannot in any way control things, such as the behind-the-scenes actions of his agent Alex Saratzis.

« If my agent talks to the Bucks about it, that’s his right. He can do whatever he wants and have all the discussions he wants about it » he says That’s right. ” After all, I don’t work for him, but he works for me. There will be conversations between the Bucks and him, or between his other players and him, or between other teams, other managers and him. But these are things we cannot control. And I had no such argument with the Bucks. »

Funny answer, since the agent generally cannot act without being ordered by the client…

« Many people have a great relationship with their agent. I have a good one with mine, but he knows not to call me when the season starts » describes the double MVP. ” You can’t talk to me about advertising contracts or basketball. You’ve never played at this level, so let me do my job and yours alone. »

Better protect your privacy… and your body

Not understanding why the smallest action of his takes on huge proportions, Giannis Antetokounmpo also did not forget to remember that even if he cleaned up his social networks, it should not be seen as a desire to leave (towards miami for example?).

« I feel like people put too much importance on things like this…. » then he explains. ” So already, no, I haven’t deleted everything related to the Bucks. My Jimmy Paschke shirt photo is there, my championship title is there too. The same goes for the NBA Cup trophy. All the moments that mean something to me are there. But I wanted to be as discreet as possible in my private life in the future. This is how I protect my family. »

Finally, regarding his injury, Giannis Antetokounmpo wanted to be reassuring. Although he initially imagined the worst, namely a ruptured Achilles tendon, he only suffered from a strained soleus muscle.

« I think all the things that were on my mind and trying to come back too quickly led to this injury. But that’s part of the game and now I feel good: I’m working, running and can’t wait to get back on the field » he declares. « I don’t know when I’ll be able to play again, but I know it’s a 4-6 week recovery, so I knew what I had to do after the verdict. »

And added, with a smile: If it was the 7th game of the final, I would have played. I wouldn’t have a choice, but you have to be smart. Three days after the injury I turned 31 and I’m not old, but you just have to be more careful about all that. I have never experienced two muscle injuries in a row in such a short time in my career. I’m not the only one, because we see a lot of players in the league with shin injuries, hamstring injuries… So you really have to look after yourself, because there’s a lot of travel, games and the game is so fast now. I can’t overuse my recovery time like I used to, but I have to be smarter and more careful. »

How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / 3 points in an attempt; 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.