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USA Today via Reuters

Like in all sports, heckling and mocking players from the stands is also a common occurrence in the NBA. Fans make fun of the player they don’t support, hoping to evoke a reaction on the court. This time, a Golden State Warriors fan was captured trying to mock Giannis Antetokounmpo; the clip went viral once on social media.

With Giannis’ jump shot and shooting being constantly scrutinized, it often becomes the target for other NBA followers. Though the two-time NBA MVP is evolving his game, the occasional calling out cannot be helped.

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GSW fan ends up making fun of Giannis Antetokounmpo on the free-throw line

As the Bucks visited the Warriors for their encounter, more GSW fans were present at the Chase Center. As a result, some booing or heckling is always to be expected, mostly in a limited quantity.

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While Giannis readied himself for a free throw, a fan in the background seemed to catch everyone’s attention. Wearing an Oakland jersey, the fan seemed to mimic Giannis’ form in an animated fashion. He even made a face while doing so, probably trying to say how bad he thought Giannis’ shot was.

To many, the fan’s reaction was extremely funny. Most reacted with memes or GIFs of his face, sharing the seconds-long clip themselves. “he is just like me,” one fan quoted in response. Overall, fans seemed to take the occasional teasing lightly. Some users agreed with the GSW fan, while some spoke against it.

After all, Bucks fans consider Giannis Antetokounmpo their GOAT.

Can Giannis lead the Bucks to another title?

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While there can be no guarantee for a win, the Bucks are certainly heading to the playoffs. Currently, placed second on the Eastern Conference rankings with a 42-26 win-loss record, the team needs to maintain its momentum. Giannis continues to lead the team (29.7 PPG), with Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday offering ample support.

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Furthermore, the defending champions have aimed to perform as well as they can throughout the season. However, teams like the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Miami Heat pose legit threats as the postseason approaches.

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In their next encounter, the Bucks will face the Utah Jazz after their 122-109 loss against the Warriors.