Bucks Star Wants One-on-One with Former Teammate, Calls It Weird Not Playing Together.

Bucks Star Wants One-on-One with Former Teammate, Calls It Weird Not Playing Together.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton will face off as opponents on Friday, sharing the court once again—this time, not as teammates for the Bucks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antetokounmpo plans to challenge Middleton by taking him on from the three-point line, aiming to showcase his skills in that area. The Greek Freak opened up about their split after 12 years together, expressing excitement about facing off for the first time as rivals. He even joked that he’d rub it in Middleton’s face if he drains a three with him guarding the shot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antetokounmpo playfully declared, “I’m not shaking his hand, talking to him, or even looking at him. Every time I see him, I’m picking him up full-court. And when I hit a 3 in his face, I’m going to say, ‘Khash.'”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antetokounmpo got serious, reflecting on how strange it feels not having Middleton around for practices, in the locker room, or on the bench. He recalled their long tenure together as the Bucks‘ longest-serving players, weathering all the highs and lows.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“It was definitely a weird feeling for me because I’ve never played an NBA game without Khris being on the roster,” he admitted. He also mentioned feeling emotional after seeing Middleton’s “thank you” message, recalling how close they’d been since their days with the team at its lowest.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They shared the intensity of Game 7s and celebrated a championship together. Ultimately, Antetokounmpo acknowledged that the change is part of the business and expressed his best wishes for Middleton in this new chapter of his career.