"Don't mess with Greek Freak" - NBA fans abuzz as Giannis Antetokounmpo dominates with near triple-double in Greece’s thrilling victory over Spain

NBA fans reacted to Giannis Antetokounmpo leading Greece to a commendable win against Spain, the defending EuroBasket champions. The Milwaukee Bucks star led his team with an almost triple-double, recording 25 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists.

The Bucks' star's performance eliminated the Spaniards from the EuroBasket 2025. This was the first time since 1977 that the Spanish team had failed to move past the group stage. After a thrilling 90-86 finish, the Greek team advanced to the next round.

Reacting to Antetokounmpo's performance, a fan made a big claim about the Milwaukee Bucks star.

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"Best in the world."

"He can't be stopped."

A fan sent an early warning to the opponent teams in handling Antetokounmpo.

"Don't mess with Greek freak."

A fan highlighted how Antetokounmpo played through a suffocating defense, with teams putting multiple players on him

"Dawg its LITERALLY 3 people guarding him at all times 🤣😂😂," the fan wrote.

A fan was amused by Giannis casually demolishing his opponent's defense. The fan even called him the "greatest."

"TRIPLE TEAM HIM ALL GAME AND IT DIDNT MATTER 😂😂...THE DUDES THE GREATEST."

One of the Milwaukee Bucks fans said that Giannis Antetokounmpo was ready for the next NBA season.

"My boy ready for the season 🔥🔥🔥🔥."

A fan alluded to the Greek Freak's offensive efficiency to highlight his dominance.

"70% FG just shows how an unstoppable beast he is 🔥☠️😤."

Former NBA player hilariously calls Giannis Antetokounmpo the Bucks' "part-owner"

Last week, the Milwaukee Bucks re-signed Giannis Antetokounmpo's brother, Thanasis Antetokounmpo to a one-year deal. Thanasis, who had missed the entirety of the 2024-25 season with an Achilles injury, signed a one-year, $2.9 million deal with the Bucks.

Former NBA player Jeff Teague claimed that the Bucks' superstar was the reason behind the Bucks offering his brother yet another extension.

"He (Thanasis) can hoop, though. I ain't going to never say he can't hoop though," Teague said. "Like, he deserves it, I mean, he could play in the NBA. Obviously, you see his highlights, but you just wouldn't think … that. For sure, part-owner." (Timestamp: 3:48)

The former NBA player believes that the only reason the Bucks brought back Thanasis was to keep Giannis happy and convince him to remain with the Bucks. The Greek Freak has expressed his frustration with the Bucks' failure in the last few seasons.

However, Giannis Antetokounmpo has also received flak from fans for allegedly forcing the Bucks to sign his brother to the roster, who has clearly not proven himself at the NBA level.

About the author

Nandjee Ranjan is a journalist covering the NBA and WNBA at Sportskeeda whose passion for basketball dates back to his childhood when he enjoyed playing the sport in school.

Nandjee finds his heart divided between two NBA powerhouses: the LA Lakers and the Golden State Warriors. He idolizes LeBron James and his leadership, while he appreciates the Warriors' dynamic and team-oriented style of play.
Basketball, for Nandjee, isn't just a sport but a holistic approach to fitness and well-being. He's been drawn to team sports, finding fulfillment in the physical engagement basketball offers.

With years of following basketball, Nandjee contextualizes historical events and player performances. He believes in conducting thorough research before writing, only taking information from reliable sources. He doesn’t mind taking more time to write an articles, as long as it is 100% accurate for his readers’ benefit.

During his leisure hours, Nandjee finds relaxation by reading books.

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Edited by Dipayan Moitra