Reduced to the simple rank of appearing on the game-winner of Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo showed himself resolutely recovered at the press conference. He therefore took the opportunity to send a message that may shake the whole league.
Like most of the major title contenders this season, the Bucks entered the new year against stiff opposition. In the case of Giannis Antetokounmpo and his partners, it was the Celtics who appeared as their first obstacle. And at the end of a meeting with unbearable suspense, they did not manage to cross it.
After 16 changes of leaders, and a tense money time, it was Jayson Tatum who came to trample on the hopes of Milwaukee with a huge shoot on the head of the Greek Freak. Obviously annoyed by this scenario, the double MVP immediately wanted to restore his image of the conference scarecrow by delivering a big announcement.
Giannis Antetokounmpo said he’ll be playing more minutes this year – said was part of a conversation he had with Budenholzer. He said it’ll help him get in the ‘shape’ he wants to be in, noting he played just two preseason games but also meaning the time spent with teammates. https://t.co/PVDY4yXFx7
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Giannis Antetokounmpo announces that he will be playing more minutes this year – he says that is part of the conversations he had with (Mike) Budenholzer. He believes this will help him present the ‘form’ he wants to be in, noting that he has only played 2 preseason games, but also referring to time spent with his teammates.
Specialist in the management of playing time of his stars since his debut on the NBA benches, Mike Budenholzer has not deviated from his principles since his arrival in Wisconsin. So much so that last year, its leader appeared on average only 30 minutes on the floors each evening. A ridiculous brand for a player of his caliber, which many have criticized.
