Antetokounmpo offers message for those doubting Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives to the basket against Charlotte Hornets in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

Giannis Antetokounmpo offers sharp message for those doubting Bucks

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Darryn Albert | Last updated 1/8/23

Giannis Antetokounmpo wants all of his team’s skeptics to keep that same energy down the road.

At a post-practice media session over the weekend, the Milwaukee Bucks star Antetokounmpo noted that there were very few reporters present to hear him speak.

“I lose a few games, only the real ones are here,” said Antetokounmpo.

“Thank you guys, all three of you guys, [for] being here,” the two-time NBA MVP added. “And the camera crew. It’s always great to see how many people support the Bucks through the ups and downs. It’s great. I hope there’s this many people also when we win a championship.”

Here is the video (complete with some of Antetokounmpo’s classic humor):

“I lose a few games. Only the real ones are here.”

Giannis speaking to media after practice today. pic.twitter.com/OBYf5dQjfI

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 8, 2023

The ride has definitely gotten bumpy for Antetokounmpo and the Bucks lately. After a 22-8 start to the season, Milwaukee has now lost six of their last nine games.

Friday’s 138-109 undressing at the hands of the Charlotte Hornets (in front of their home crowd, no less) marked the Bucks’ biggest embarrassment yet.

Antetokounmpo still has good reason to feel confident since Milwaukee is playing with almost the exact same nucleus they had when they won the 2021 NBA championship.

But the rough patch comes amid recent rumors that the Bucks are having some serious issues behind closed doors.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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