By Aris Barkas/ barkas@eurohoops.net
With the future of Giannis in Milwaukee still being in question, his latest injury adds one more chapter of drama.
According to Shams Charania, the Bucks want to protect him and not use him for the rest of the season, but the player himself has a different opinion.
“The Milwaukee Bucks want Giannis Antetokounmpo to shut down for the remainder of the season after his latest injury, and the team’s playoff chances dwindled, but Antetokounmpo has refused the team’s requests and wants to play again, sources tell ESPN”, Charania posted on X.
He also added: “There have been multiple meetings over Antetokounmpo’s status in the last 24 hours since his hyperextended knee diagnosis, and a disagreement has ensued between the sides on whether it is best for him to return, sources said”.
Meanwhile, Giannis himself has addressed the issue during an interview given to the Greek NBA rights-holders COSMOTE TV.
When asked specifically if he intends to protect himself and not play for the rest of the season after the All-Star Game, Giannis said: “No one can dare come and tell me not to play. I never gave anyone that right — as long as my legs allow me, I’ll be out there.”
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