“Doesnt Watch Giannis Play Basketball”: NBA Twitter Erupts After Heat Star Takes a Subtle Dig on Giannis Antetokounmpo and Draymond Green’s DPOY Case
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When talking about the best players in the league, one simply cannot ignore Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak is phenomenal as usual, leading his team to the playoffs. While the Bucks are consistent as always, the Miami Heat are the surprise package this year.
The team from South Beach has surprised everyone with outstanding performances. With a young core, the future is looking great for the Heat nation. Notably, one of the best players in the Heat roster is Bam Adebayo, who has mesmerized the league with his play. Moreover, his recent statement has caused a lot of headlines and has caused a lot of backlash from fans on Twitter.
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Bam Adebayo bashes Giannis Antetokounmpo
The NBA is leading up to the most crucial part of the season, the playoffs. The team that has surprised the entire league is the Miami Heat. Jimmy Butler is putting up phenomenal numbers assisted by the likes of Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro.
With his latest comments, Bam Adebayo has caused a lot of headlines. According to the Miami Heat star, he is the only one making eye-popping plays disregarding the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Draymond Green.
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Although Adebayo has been amazing this season, fans are putting Giannis over him to win the Defensive Player of the Year. Currently, Adebayo averages 19.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists. On the other hand, Antetokounmpo averages a whopping 29.8 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists.
Another player who is being taken into account while talking about the Defensive Player of the Year is Draymond Green. The Golden State Warriors star has faced injury issues all season but has been phenomenal whenever he is on the court.
Green averages 7.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game. Moreover, he has been a crucial piece of the Warriors’ defense. He averages 1.4 steals and 1.1 blocks this season.
Fans react to Adebayo’s statement
With Bam Adebayo coming out with such a bold statement, the fans have given their reactions and opinions regarding the same. Here are some of the best reactions.
I can only assume Bam doesn’t watch Giannis play basketball. https://t.co/S2RZwWSjhN
— UK Bucks (@UK_Bucks) March 17, 2022
LMAO, all these guys trying to push their agendas while Giannis is leading the DPOY ladder and he's chilling 🤣 pic.twitter.com/RGrwDDB0T7
— Sebastian Vasco 🇨🇴 (@sebasvasco_mke) March 17, 2022
Eye popping plays doesn’t win you defensive player of the year.
— Tony Greene (@TTgreen76) March 17, 2022
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Unfortunally that award is based on fame, ao probably gobert will win or giannis will win even if they dont deserved it in the nexr years 🤷
— Lucas Rocha de Oliveira 허샤 루카스 (@LucasRdeO) March 17, 2022
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Should someone tell him it's way more than just eye-popping plays that make you the best defender?? 🤔
— Con (@cjpaulson09) March 17, 2022
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Ajinkya Aswale