Antetokounmpo’s extraordinary ‘hesitation’ infuriated Jaylen Brown

of boston celtics Last night they achieved a victory of skill and class in their visit to the Fiserv Forum. milwaukee bucks (107 wins, 113 losses), the Wisconsin team lost eight of its first 10 games and found itself in an even more delicate situation.

But after the game, there was more to talk about than just the reigning NBA champion’s victory. The fake handshake Giannis Antetokounmpo offered Jaylen Brown.

In the middle of the second quarter, The Greek power forward held out his hand to Brown after being called for an offensive foul, but when Brown approached him to accept, he withdrew it and ran his hand through his hair. Antetokounmpo laughed at the gesture and held out his hand again.

“Antet” justified his actions by explaining: “I’m just kidding.”the truth is that Jaylen Brown was upset by Bucks’ ‘hesitation’ After the meeting, he declared: “Giannis is a kid, but I’m just focused on helping the team win, and that’s what we did tonight.”

Antetokounmpo He was surprised to hear Brown’s reaction. After the game, he emphasized that he was only joking and that he had joked with Brown on the court in the past. “We always joke during the game.” Indian. “That’s what I do with my kids. We play together. This is who I am. I play with fun and joy.”

Then, in the fourth quarter, Brown was called for flagrant foul on Antetokounmpo. after Antetokounmpo touched him in the air on his way to the basket. The referee thought that It was excessive and unnecessary contact.it has come to be considered that it is flagrant, Brown said the play was not intentional or a response to the previous fake handshake. During the match.

The Celtics and Bucks have been competing for the top spot in the Eastern Conference in recent years. Brown and Antetokounmpo shined for their respective teams. They met in the playoffs in 2018, 2019 and 2022.

Antetokounmpo continued to praise Brown after the game.: “I think he’s a great player.” Antetokounmpo, who had 42 points and 13 rebounds, said: “I’m going to continue to be me. And at the end of the day, if they call me a boy, that’s fine.”

“I’m just trying to go out there and have fun. But again, (he’s) a great player and a great competitor. If I had another chance, I’d do it again.”