Giannis Antetokounmpo has got some puns. And it comes at best out of him during the post-game interviews. The Milwaukee Bucks star recently poked fun at his teammate Khris Middleton, and you can’t miss it.
After the Bucks’ 123-109 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, Giannis quipped that they often have to speed up their game to keep up with Middleton. The Greek Freak brought some humor to the postgame scene and roasted Middleton by comparing his on-court pace to that of a turtle.
“You have to, he’s like overcompensating because he moves like a turtle. We have to move faster for him, you know, defensively and offensively. So it’s just a habit that we form as a team. We know Khris is not going to move as fast. When he’s trying to move fast, he’s a little bit faster than a turtle. So we just have to do that extra work for him. Khris knows,” Giannis joked during the interaction.
"He's a little bit faster than a turtle." 🐢😂
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 20, 2025
Giannis on Khris is too funny. pic.twitter.com/ZH48JXOSIU
Giannis and Khris have built a strong friendship through their time at the camp, especially during the exciting championship run in 2021. Giannis often jokes, which can be funny, but it also shows that he knows Khris has had a tough time lately with injuries and changes in how he plays. Damian Lillard has stepped up in Middleton’s absence for the Bucks. Now that Khris is 33, he’s working hard to come back and is still helping the team from the bench.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Gets Player Of The Week Honor
Antetokounmpo has once again proven why he is one of the top players in the NBA. He earned the Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors for Week 13 of the 2024/25 season. Over four games, Giannis dominated the court with an impressive average of 32 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists. And his performances led the Milwaukee Bucks to a perfect 4-0 record.
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NBA Players of the Week for Week 13.
— NBA (@NBA) January 20, 2025
West: Jalen Green (@HoustonRockets)
East: Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Bucks) pic.twitter.com/xG1ZC1yEDM
This achievement marks his second Player of the Week award this season and the 25th of his illustrious career. Kicking off the week in stellar fashion, Antetokounmpo achieved a triple-double against the Sacramento Kings, tallying 33 points, 11 rebounds, and a season-high-tying 13 assists. He followed that with a solid performance against the Orlando Magic, contributing 26 points and 11 rebounds.
Giannis wrapped up the week with two back-to-back 30-point double-doubles: a commanding 35 points and 13 rebounds against the Toronto Raptors and a strong finish with 34 points and 15 boards against the Philadelphia 76ers. His scoring and playmaking ability have been a key factor in the Bucks’ recent success.
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