Giannis Antetokounmpo is well on his way to having a really big year. AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool

Shaq confused Giannis Antetokounmpo by trying to speak Greek to him

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 8/25/20

Shaq tried a little something extra to relate to Giannis Antetokounmpo on Tuesday, and it did not go well.

Antetokounmpo joined TNT to accept the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. Shaquille O’Neal tried to congratulate him by speaking in Greek, but his lack of command of the language left Giannis confused.

Take a look at the video of Giannis’ reaction to Shaq.

.@SHAQ might have Giannis’ last name down, but his Greek still needs some work pic.twitter.com/MHXIuKtQwC

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) August 25, 2020

Even if Shaq’s Greek leaves a lot to be desired, he should still be praised for getting the Bucks star’s last name right.

With a donation from Chuck on the line, @SHAQ finally got Giannis' last name right pic.twitter.com/E47hxpQIQR

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) August 25, 2020

Antetokounmpo won NBA MVP last year and won Defensive Player of the Year this year for the first time in his career. He looks likely to capture MVP for the second year in a row , too. Now he’s trying to lead his Milwaukee Bucks to the championship.

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

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