Giannis Antetokounmpo revealed in an interview that he no longer watches EuroLeague games since his brother Kostas left Panathinaikos. He also discussed the Milwaukee Bucks' performance, their playoff expectations.
Giannis Antetokounmpo shared some interesting insights during an interview with SDNA, touching on a variety of topics.
The Greek superstar, fresh off an incredible triple-double performance where he recorded 35 points, 17 rebounds, and 20 assists – a first in NBA history for a player in a single game – discussed the Milwaukee Bucks' victory over the Philadelphia 76ers and how the team is adjusting with the absence of Damian Lillard.
However, one of the most notable parts of the interview came when Giannis spoke about his relationship with the EuroLeague basketball.
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New Orleans PelicansThe two-time MVP revealed that he stopped following EuroLeague games after his brother Kostas Antetokounmpo left Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens.
"I used to watch all the games, but after my brother left Panathinaikos, I stopped watching. Now, I watch more games from the Spanish league, ACB," Giannis explained.
As for his performance with the Bucks, Giannis expressed how pleased he was with his all-around game, especially in the wake of Lillard’s injury
"Lillard is missing, and as a team, we need to bond even more. In the last two games, we’ve played very good basketball, our spacing has improved significantly, which is very important for our team, especially for the playoffs."
This season, the Greek Freak averages 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game. He is shooting 60.2% from the field.
