“Giannis Antetokounmpo Treated 7 Foot Jusuf Nurkic Like a Ladder”: NBA Twitter Reacts to the Greek Freak Posterizing Bosnian Big Man Post Controversy in Philly

Arjun Julka | 22/11/2022
"Giannis Antetokounmpo Treated 7 Foot Jusuf Nurkic Like a Ladder": NBA Twitter Reacts to the Greek Freak Posterizing Bosnian Big Man Post Controversy in Philly

Seeded second in the eastern conference, the Milwaukee Bucks are off to a great start this season, with Giannis Antetokounmpo continuing to make his case for the best player on the planet. The two-time MVP is averaging 29.5 PPG, 12.0 RPG, and 5.3 APG shooting 50.6% from the field.

Though the Greek Freak did suffer a bit of a hiccup before going into the game against the Trail Blazers. Coming off a loss in a highly anticipated matchup against Joel Embiid and the Sixers, Giannis had a controversy and a poor free-throw shooting (3/10) night to deal with.

Looking to get back to winning ways, Giannis and co hosted the red-hot Trail Blazers at home. Locked in from the beginning, the Greek Freak was on a roll, showcasing his freakish athletic ability, putting a seven-foot Jusuf Nurkic on the poster.

Also read: After Torturing His Son For His Free Throws, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 4-15 Outing Has him Throwing Down A Ladder On Sixers Employees

One couldn’t help but marvel over the Bucks superstar’s posterizing dunk on Blazers big man Nurkic.

NBA Twitter reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s putting Jusuf Nurkic on the poster.

Giannis Antetokounmpo explains accusations of disrespecting Sixers employee.

Facing heat for his behavior against a Sixers employee, Giannis had the following to say about the entire ladder episode including the involvement of Montrezl Harrell.

“I respect every player. I know some players don’t play now, they want to get some extra work, want to work on their skills and stuff, and I said, obviously we can shoot together. They said, they told me no, this is their court, I should leave. I was like, I have three more free throws, I was at seven, I want to try to make 10 in a row. I shot my eighth one. Came and took the ball away from me and I was very surprised. I feel like it’s very unprofessional. I would never take the ball away from a professional athlete when he’s trying to do his job.”

“I’ve never tried to disrespect anyone in any way, shape or form. I feel like today is just an unfortunate event that took place.”

Via: Bleacher Report
Post Giannis’ clarification, Harrell took to Twitter to explain his side of the story.

It will certainly be interesting to see the two big men meet later during the season.

Also read: “Joel Embiid Denies Giannis Antetokounmpo”: NBA Twitter Sent Into a Tizzy as the Big Men Battle it out on the Hardwood

 

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Arjun Julka

Arjun Julka is a NBA author at The SportsRush. Basketball isn’t just a sport for this 26-year-old, who hails from Mumbai. He began watching the sport after stumbling upon a court in his society, helping him identify an undiscovered passion for the game of hoops. Now an ardent fan, Arjun supports Stephen Curry and the Warriors but also enjoys watching Giannis Antetokounmpo own the paint. When it comes to the GOAT debate, the TSR author feels LeBron James is yet to receive a lot of his due but cannot deny marveling at Michael Jordan’s resume.

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