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CHICAGO, IL – FEBRUARY 16: Milwaukee Bucks Forward Giannis Antetokounmpo 34 grabs his hand after a play under the basket during a NBA, Basketball Herren, USA game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Chicago Bulls on February 16, 2023 at the United Center in Chicago, IL. Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire NBA: FEB 16 Bucks at Bulls Icon23021618
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CHICAGO, IL – FEBRUARY 16: Milwaukee Bucks Forward Giannis Antetokounmpo 34 grabs his hand after a play under the basket during a NBA, Basketball Herren, USA game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Chicago Bulls on February 16, 2023 at the United Center in Chicago, IL. Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire NBA: FEB 16 Bucks at Bulls Icon23021618
We all know Stephen A. Smith as a man who has a lot to say about the NBA and its athletes. Sometimes controversial and polarising, we cannot deny that his love and passion for the sport transcends the walls of the arena. And this time, he is back with a warning for the Bucks‘ Head Coach Adrian Griffin after he got into a spat with Giannis Antetokounmpo from the sidelines on Wednesday.
The Celtics (12-3) put a break on the Bucks’ (10-5) five-game winning streak on Wednesday by serving them a close 119-116 loss. Despite the loss, it would be fair to say that the Bucks are actually on a decent run this season, leading the Central Division with the No.1 spot. However, the dispute between Coach Griffin and Giannis prompted a reaction from Stephen A.
Stephen A. warns Coach Griffin to watch himself
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The Giannis-Griffin beef
It all leads us back to Wednesday night; six minutes remaining on the clock for the third quarter to come to an end, Giannis was called out for a carrying foul, and Coach Griffin was prepping to sub out Giannis for Bobby Portis. However, Giannis became adamant about continuing the game instead of leaving. After a quick conversation at the scorer’s table between him and the coach, Giannis agreed to leave the game for one play and then return.
When we talk about the Bucks, we cannot leave Giannis Antetokounmpo out of the conversation. With a perfect blend of physique and athleticism, Giannis is a beast offensively and defensively. He is currently leading the team in points (29.6) and rebounds (10.4).
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According to Stephen A. Smith, Coach Griffin better watch out because Giannis is more than just a dominant player on the court, and it’s about time he comes to terms with the reality that Giannis can have him relieved of his duties in an instant. This makes it tricky for a coach to be able to discipline a player of that caliber but luckily for Griffin, Giannis is known for possessing tremendous humility for a global superstar. What do you think about the remarks made by Stephen A.? Let us know in the comments.