Giannis Antetokounmpo explodes against the NBA for leaving the Bucks out of Christmas Day: "They always overlook us"

Juan López | Tue, 10/01/2024 - 13:00

Giannis Antetokounmpo at the 2024/25 Milwaukee Bucks media day.

The Milwaukee Bucks seem unhappy about not playing on Christmas Day (for the first time since 2017). "I think in some way, we've been overlooked," said Khris Middleton. "We should have had a Christmas game, I think. But the NBA felt differently. I don't need that as extra motivation, but I'm a little disappointed."

Giannis Antetokounmpo also echoed the sentiment: "We've always been overlooked." Coach Doc Rivers remarked, "We all pay attention to this. We see it, we read it... I don't think I need to use it, it will be used on its own, if you know what I mean."

Damian Lillard said he is in better shape than in his first year with the team: "You're going to get the real me this year."

Antetokounmpo shared that he had a busy summer playing for Greece in the Olympics and rehabbing from an injury: "Last year we felt like we were out of sorts."

Doc Rivers, the coach, mentioned that health is one of the team's biggest challenges, given they have one of the most veteran rosters in the NBA.

After surgeries on both ankles, Middleton expressed optimism about his condition: "I feel great and will be participating in some activities during camp." Additionally, he emphasized the importance of having a good training camp: "Last year we were trying to catch up... This summer we were able to talk, now having this camp, I feel we are smoothly transitioning towards the season."

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Giannis Antetokounmpo estalla contra la NBA por dejar a los Bucks fuera del día de Navidad: "Siempre nos pasan por alto"

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