Giannis Antetokounmpo gets a rapturous reception in Abu Dhabi. But he also had time to crack a dad joke in the lift. Old habits die hard.
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A player of Giannis’ caliber making his way to the middle east is a once in a lifetime experience for fans. To see the likes of a two-time MVP and a future Hall-of-Famer in the making is rare for fans on the other side of the world.
Naturally, fans erupted in chants for the 2021 Finals MVP and he responded by running over to the scorer’s table. You might be wondering why Antetokounmpo didn’t play in last night’s game.
Well, that is because he was rested ahead of the season. As he looked quite springy and fresh in the last game, the coaches decided to sit him out for this one.
Most preseason games are sort of a litmus test to see where the athlete’s conditioning and skill level are. We all know how good Giannis is. And he showed glimpses of potent offense during his limited outing.
But what really caught our eye is the fact that he managed to make a dad joke, during all the hustle and bustle.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is having the time of his life during his first visit to the Middle East
A dad joke that is perhaps his worst one by far. Ever since Giannis welcomed his son Liam, he has taken up a keen interest in cracking bad jokes. He
What started as a trope during a press conference last season, has now become a habitual thing. He makes them everywhere. He even has a book of dad jokes!
“What has 4 wheels and flies?” Giannis asks in the elevator. A pause is followed by the answer”A garbage truck” which has everyone thinking, what did they do to deserve this? A few laughs and head nods mean that Giannis is once again successful in cracking a lame joke.
