Giannis Antetokounmpo is the dominant forward for the Milwaukee Bucks. He has come up against criticism for his inconsistent free-throw shooting. In 2021, a Phoenix Suns fan got internet fame for trolling Antetokounmpo’s free throw routine using $100 bills. Recently, a resurfaced clip of the incident on Reddit has caught the attention of basketball fans.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Strengths and Weakness
Giannis Antetokounmpo is currently one of the best players in the NBA. He won MVP honors and led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first championship in 50 years in the 2020-2021 season. However, one weakness in his game is his free-throw shooting.
Antetokounmpo has been criticized for his low free throw percentage. People also comment about him for taking more than 10 seconds to attempt his shots. This weakness has become a point of mockery and trolling from fans and opponents alike.
Phoenix Suns Fan’s Unique Ways to Make Fun of players
A Phoenix Suns fan found a creative way to taunt Giannis Antetokounmpo. This took place during Game 5 of the Suns-Bucks series in the 2021 NBA Finals. The arena loudly counted the seconds leading up to Antetokounmpo’s free throw attempts (which often took more than the 10-second limit).
Meanwhile, the fan in the crowd started counting his $100 bills. The clip of this incident came up on Reddit, showing the fan’s humorous ways to mock the Greek Freak’s free throw routine.
The Fan’s Interaction with Russell Westbrook
The Suns fan involved in the trolling incident with Giannis Antetokounmpo also got attention earlier in the postseason. There he had a heated exchange with Russell Westbrook after Game 1 of the Suns-Clippers series.
Westbrook was heard telling the fan to “watch his mouth.” This fan, clearly a dedicated supporter of the Phoenix Suns, has got a reputation for frustrating players and enjoys the attention he receives from his antics.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Performance in Game 6
Despite criticism of his free throw shooting, Giannis Antetokounmpo gave a historic performance in Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Finals. He made 17 out of his 19 free throw attempts and recorded a 50-point, 14-rebound double-double.
His exceptional display led the Milwaukee Bucks to become NBA Champions. This performance showed his ability to rise above the criticisms and excel on the biggest stage.
Conclusion
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s inconsistent free throw shooting has made him a target for mockery from fans. The Suns fan who trolled him with $100 bills during his free throw routine got a lot of viral fame for his creative approach. Despite the criticism, Antetokounmpo showed his resilience and gave a historic performance in Game 6 to secure the championship for the Milwaukee Bucks.
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