The mean streets of Twitter have been buzzing over the Milwaukee Bucks’ shocking decision to part ways with Adrian Griffin on Tuesday. It’s no secret that the rookie coach had been underperforming based on the lofty standards of his high-profile job, but it still came as quite a surprise for many that the Bucks decided to pull the plug on their coach at this point in the season.
All sorts of reports have been coming out about the real reason behind the front office’s decision to fire Coach Griff. More than a few fans, however, decided to make fun of the situation by pointing the finger at Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo.
Giannis, Thanasis Trolled Over Milwaukee Bucks’ Adrian Griffin Decision
Given that Giannis is the Bucks’ cornerstone superstar, it’s a known fact that he is an influential figure in the organization. Some fans have decided to use this notion to clown Antetokounmpo, his older brother, and the Bucks organization in general:
Griffin: "I think we should cut Thanasis for a better role player"
Giannis: pic.twitter.com/HalJHuZyk4
— Russ' TD ⚡ (@RussFcb) January 23, 2024
Adrian Griffin in a team meeting: So Thanasis what exactly is your role???
Giannis hearing that: pic.twitter.com/ygPgJJKRzb
— R0NALDINH0 (@Y0BEN0) January 23, 2024
“He [Ardian] was bullying my brother, saying ‘Thanasis is committing insurance fraud by being in the NBA.’ He had to go.”
– Giannis on the Bucks firing Adrian Griffin
(Via @ChrisBHaynes) pic.twitter.com/9Vk6F7p9nN
— NBAĆentel (@TheNBACentel) January 23, 2024
Adrian Griffin: I think we need to move Thanasis to the G-League for a bit……he needs more development. You cool with that right, Giannis
Giannis right before he calls the Bucks ownership: pic.twitter.com/KtMLVTrJV1
— 🎶My Naysayer My Naysayer🎶 (@RobIsRandomAF_6) January 23, 2024
Adrian Griffin: “We can probably get someone better than Thanasis right?”
Giannis: pic.twitter.com/1dz7PooOLZ
— Bromeo Santos 🇭🇹 (@FunnyManStan) January 24, 2024
Giannis lost faith in Adrian griffin but griffin was watching Giannis brother do this in team workouts all year lmao pic.twitter.com/3iWJ7LXHsY https://t.co/ugIZKdufkJ
— John (@iam_johnw) January 23, 2024
Knew Adrian Griffin was gone when I saw Giannis drawing up plays on the bench last night
— Ryan Rude (@SwaleRude) January 23, 2024
To be clear, there have been no substantiated reports indicating that Griffin wanted Thanasis out of the lineup. The fans are merely using this as their punchline as they poke fun at this undesirable situation the Bucks find themselves in.
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