The injury scares continue for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
During the second quarter of the Milwaukee Bucks’ final game before the All-Star break, star Forward Giannis Antetokounmpo injured his hand and wrist when attempting to block a layup from Chicago Bulls Guard Coby White. Scheduled to captain one of the All-Star teams during this weekend’s festivities, Antetokounmpo immediately received medical attention and exited the game to the locker room to undergo further treatment.
Hold your breath and watch what happened to the former MVP below:
.@Giannis_An34 hurting his wrist at Chicago. He went to locker room pic.twitter.com/LwJiQsjadZ
— Lori Nickel (@LoriNickel) February 17, 2023
NBA on ESPN posted the following close-up shots of Giannis’ apparent injury:
Giannis went back to the locker room after an apparent injury to his hand. pic.twitter.com/bvplHVieLq
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) February 17, 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo Continues to Make History
Before sustaining the injury, Antetokounmpo dished his 3,273rd career assist and with doing so, passed club legend Paul Pressey for the most assists in Milwaukee Bucks history.
Giannis passes Paul Pressey to become the Bucks' All-Time Assists Leader.
🥂 @MoetUSA pic.twitter.com/yqfViTbh6J
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 17, 2023
In an update provided by the club, it was revealed that Antetokounmpo will NOT return to tonight’s game due to what’s being called a right wrist sprain.
Giannis Antetokounmpo will NOT return to tonight’s game due to a right wrist sprain.
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 17, 2023
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