Giannis Thread - "The Finals are different, I hope to be back soon with the Bucks"

[MartyConlonOnTheRun]

What would Giannis have done differently there if there was nobody else on the court?

Pulled up and shot a 3.

Hypothetically I would think that would have a lower PPP since I'm guessing the added advantage of possibly making the is more than negated by a chance at an airball or clank off the rim with the ball going out of bounce.

(My work computer crashed and unable to work right now so this is all I got)

[Jstock12]

I see Giannis is trying out some coaching methods of his own. First was the carrot, now the stick. I hope he runs up to Kuzma and slaps him like that after every brick.

[ShootingtheJ]

The backround story is that Kostas Papanikolaou, the team captain was addressing the team during that huddle and possibly Larentzakis was not paying attention - fooling around.

Him and Giannis have known each other since highschool through the U20 teams. Practically have grown up together. Most of the other players there found the scene funny and laughed.

Yup, they've been doing this to each other for years

[CharityStripe34]

Watching Greece/Latvia and damn Thanasis is a foul machine LOL

[CharityStripe34]

Giannis with like 18-7-3 in 10 minutes against Porzingis and Latvia in one half. Midrange looks good too.

[tsamo]

Giannis with like 18-7-3 in 10 minutes against Porzingis and Latvia in one half. Midrange looks good too.

It's so fun watching Giannis play.
I keep forgetting and he keeps reminding me thankfully!

[CharityStripe34]

Yeah, the NBA nerd media is ready to drive a stake in Gianni's prime years and desperate to foster some sort of bad breakup with the Bucks, but he looks just as awesome as ever and has made improvements as an offensive player. He's gaining more patience.

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[blazza18]

Good to see the jumper working. Like seeing that over the bully ball stuff as we already know he can do that anytime he wants against anybody.

[CharityStripe34]

Good to see the jumper working. Like seeing that over the bully ball stuff as we already know he can do that anytime he wants against anybody.

He's certainly become much more comfortable. There was a stretch where he didn't hesitate and drilled 2-3 in a row yesterday. I think in the last two years he's put in a lot of work in the mid-range area and has become much more patient and it's showing. Way fewer charges, hardly any threes, etc.

[emunney]

That Dirk looked smooth.

[raferfenix]

Rockets GM Rafael Stone, when asked about Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors: “Jon (Horst, Bucks general manager) was very clear that they weren’t doing anything. So, that was that.”

https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/rockets/2025/08/22/rockets-gm-rafael-stone-bucks-were-very-clear-about-no-major-trade/85777556007/

[engelmartin]

Rockets GM Rafael Stone, when asked about Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors: “Jon (Horst, Bucks general manager) was very clear that they weren’t doing anything. So, that was that.”

https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/rockets/2025/08/22/rockets-gm-rafael-stone-bucks-were-very-clear-about-no-major-trade/85777556007/

Shams: “Horst says Giannis is staying — for now. He’s still considering his options”

[midranger]

“Buck’s GM is quote, “not doing anything.” Will that be enough to keep Giannis in Milwaukee.”

[midranger]

An unblockable fadeaway midranger? Transition nightmare. Incredible defensively when locked in. Primary ball handler with adequate playmaking ability, but also always looking to attack.

Are we entering Giannis’s Michael Jordan post baseball era?

[CharityStripe34]

An unblockable fadeaway midranger? Transition nightmare. Incredible defensively when locked in. Primary ball handler with adequate playmaking ability, but also always looking to attack.

Are we entering Giannis’s Michael Jordan post baseball era?

I think it slowly started in 2022 and has increased since 2024. He's essentially cut out threes, taking fewer charges and relying less on bully-ball and much more on finesse and the more cerebral game. I think his playmaking is more than adequate, if not very good.

[midranger]

He’s also learned to trust his teammates and defer a bit more. Also similar to repeat threepeat Jordan.

Let do this.

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