“Rich Get Richer”: Giannis Antetokounmpo Leaves ‘NBA on TNT’ Crew in Splits on Hearing $100,000 Reward

Despite Julius Randle’s 41-point spectacle, the Milwaukee Bucks effortlessly sailed past the New York Knicks in the In Season quarterfinals with a 146-122 victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo notched a double-double with 35 points and 10 assists. Damian Lillard contributed 28 points off an impressive 5-7 shooting from beyond the arc. The Bucks shot 60.4% overall from the field to birth their highest-scoring total of the season. With the victory, the Bucks now secure the second spot in the East and extend their home winning streak to nine games.

Furthermore, they will now head to Las Vegas for a clash against the Indiana Pacers in the semifinals. Both teams will enter the matchup with undefeated records in the In Season Tourney.

Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t know about the In Season prize money

While Giannis Antetokounmpo expressed a hint of sadness at being away from his family on his birthday, the reporter injected a dose of excitement into the conversation by mentioning the substantial prize money at stake. However, Giannis appeared surprised upon learning about the reward, exclaiming, “Are we getting money now? We got some money?… The rich get richer.” Giannis’s unexpected reaction prompted laughter from the NBA on TNT crew, who couldn’t help but burst into chuckles.

Setting aside the intricacies, there are rewards for more than one team on the line. The players reaching the quarterfinals will receive $50,000. Stepping into the semifinals, a more substantial prize of $100,000 awaits the contenders.

Moreover, the winners of the In-Season Tournament receive an extra $500,000 in prize money.

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Damian Lillard is excited about the Tourney

As Giannis Antetokounmpo is currently gaining insights into the nuances of the In Season Journey, Damian Lillard already possesses a well-formed perspective on it. Before the Milwaukee Bucks’ quarter-final clash, the seasoned sharpshooter shared his thoughts on the same. Speaking with Ernie Johnson before the game, Dame delved into the impact of the format, expressing his belief that it is gradually gaining favor among everyone, be it fans or the players.

Despite an initial lack of comprehension regarding the concept, Lillard emphasized how players began to relish the tournament as it progressed; partly due to the increase in the level of competition.

On a different note, as the game went on, Damian Lillard etched his name in NBA history. During the game, Dame climbed up the all-time assists list. Starting the evening with 5,276 assists, he surpassed Jeff Hornacek’s 5,281 to claim the 60th spot on the list. Next in line is Kevin Porter’s 5,314, which Lillard will soon surpass in the 2023 season.

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