Apr 29, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Clippers Legend Reacts to Giannis Antetokounmp's Diss at NBA Insider

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated Jun 13, 2025 5:33 AM ET

For years, the modern relationship between NBA players and the media hasn't been great. One of the most perfect examples is how current players have treated Shams Charania's reports.

Most recently, among those who took exception is Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, especially after Charania reported on Giannis' future with the Bucks.

Shams on Giannis:

"His status will not be tied to the NBA Draft, it won't be tied to free agency. It's much more likely that his future plays out into July and into August. There's a difference between being open-minded and from what I'm told exploring other options" pic.twitter.com/a3i8f22z1l
— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) June 11, 2025

Once Giannis heard those words, he immediately took to social media.

Via @Giannis_An34: Does anyone else miss Woj?!"

Does anyone else miss Woj?!
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) June 11, 2025

While many players may not be a fan of Charania, former players who have turned analysts do. Among those are LA Clippers legend Lou Williams.

"We got a Giannis, Shams beef brewing," Williams said on the Run It Back show. "Hey Giannis, stay off Shams. Man, Shams is a good dude. He's just doing his job, he's just doing his job."

"Hey @Giannis_An34, stay off Shams. Shams is a good dude. He's just doing his job." - Lou Williams

"And we know @ShamsCharania is a bit sensitive. I don't think he liked that." - Michelle Beadle

Can't we all get along? @MichelleDBeadle | @TeamLou23 | @ChandlerParsons pic.twitter.com/qQ1GLqC5Gt
— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) June 12, 2025

"It was anti-Shams. He said some other comments about Shams in the past as well. We're protecting the brother Shams," Williams added.

While Giannis Antetokounmpo isn't guaranteed to leave the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason, it should still be a very fun free agency regardless. There are numerous names that could be on the move, including Kevin Durant, who has been linked to the LA Clippers.

It's hard to see how the Clippers could make a big move given their current roster and assets, but they're also the same team that turned Eric Bledsoe and Justise Winslow for Norman Powell and Robert Covington.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Clippers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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