The Milwaukee Bucks are starting to play like they want to win a championship this season. After starting the season an abysmal 1-6, Milwaukee has turned it around in recent weeks. Including going 7-3 in their last 10 games, Milwaukee has climbed to fifth place in the Eastern Conference at 16-12.
However, star Giannis Antetokounmpo could be looking at a massive fine amid all this recent success.
“No Excuse For This” Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo May Be Facing Massive Fine (Report)
Despite playing no time in Saturday’s contest against the Washington Wizards, Giannis could face a hefty fine:
Antetokounmpo, who was in street clothes against the Wizards, was seen showing his finger, but he quickly covered it with his other hand, making sure not to reveal which finger he was pointing.
giannis LMAOOO pic.twitter.com/4WnmdxTc3q
— sydney fink (@sydn3yfink) December 22, 2024
It appeared that he may have caught a break, and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the league offices didn’t notice his gesture. This incident took place in the second quarter, and there appeared to be no ill will on Antetokounmpo’s part.
As we’ve seen thus far this season, Silver and the NBA are cracking down on any obscene gestures toward others, especially to the crowd. Last month, Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards expressed his frustration to the Golden 1 Center crowd against the Sacramento Kings by flipping them off during the game. The incident earned him a $35,000 fine.
There would be no excuse for Giannis getting a fine for this. It would look horrible on the league. Especially given that it was in good fun.
Here is look at Giannis’ recent stats:
| Date | Team | Opp | Result | GS | MP | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | ORB | DRB | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | PTS | GmSc | +/- | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-20 | MIL | @ | CLE | L 101-124 | * | 30 | 13 | 22 | .591 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | 6 | 10 | .600 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 33 | 25.5 | -19 |
| 2024-12-14 | MIL | ATL | W 110-102 | * | 38 | 10 | 15 | .667 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 18 | .667 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 36.4 | 3 | ||
| 2024-12-10 | MIL | ORL | W 114-109 | * | 36 | 15 | 24 | .625 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 7 | 12 | .583 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 37 | 25.8 | 5 | |
| 2024-12-08 | MIL | @ | BRK | W 118-113 | * | 38 | 14 | 22 | .636 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | .600 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 34 | 28.8 | 10 | |
| 2024-12-06 | MIL | @ | BOS | L 105-111 | * | 36 | 13 | 25 | .520 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 4 | 6 | .667 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 20.3 | -4 |
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