There is one thing NBA pros don’t want to do when they are playing against Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks: get in between him and the basket.
When that happens, you’re bound to get embarrassed.
That’s precisely what occurred to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.
Nearly the entire team on the floor saw just how dangerous Antetokounmpo could be when he’s going for a dunk.
The reigning Finals MVP moved through the air and landed his monster jam as if no one was even trying to defend him.
Giannis dunked on nearly the whole team 😂
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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 13, 2022
Antetokounmpo’s dunk has been making the rounds on the internet and earning him a lot of praise, once again reminding people just how powerful a player Antetokounmpo is.
But people shouldn’t be surprised – the Greek Freak is having one heck of a season so far.
Former And Future MVP?
Currently, Antetokounmpo is having a season that could definitely earn him another MVP trophy.
The Bucks star is scoring 29.7 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists a game.
More importantly, he has really stepped it up as the team’s leader and has consistently been driving his team, calling plays, and stepping up again and again when the Bucks need him most.
The current MVP race is crowded: DeMar DeRozan of the Chicago Bulls is having a legendary year, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers has come into his own even more, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is just as great – if not better – as he was last year.
But Antetokounmpo is proving that he should definitely be part of the conversation and not just because of dunks like the one from Saturday night.
As for his team, they have now moved up to second place in the Eastern Conference, which is a huge feat considering just how tough this year’s competition is.
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