Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks hit out at Alperen Sengun’s harsh critique with timely reminder

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Milwaukee Bucks seemingly replied to Alperen Sengun’s comments on the Greek Freak. After Turkey defeated Greece in their semifinal matchup at EuroBasket 2025 on Friday, Sengun was asked how his team managed to contain Giannis, who was held to 12 points.

Sengun gave Antetokounmpo his props, calling him one of the best players in the world. However, he also had a critique of his skill set, saying that Antetokounmpo is not a “great passer.”

The Bucks star seems to have taken note of Sengun’s comments as he opened Greece’s third-place game against Finland on Saturday with six points, five rebounds and three assists in nine minutes. The Bucks also highlighted Antetokounmpo’s play with the following message on X:

“Giannis is a great passer.”

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Passing is one of the most underrated aspects of Antetokounmpo's game. The 6-foot-11 forward is a solid playmaker who hasn't averaged less than five assists per game since his fifth season in the league. In fact, he has posted career highs in assists over the last two seasons, averaging 6.5 assists per game.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led Greece to a third-place finish at EuroBasket 2025

Another great example of Giannis Antetokounmpo's stellar playmaking is Greece's form at the EuroBasket tournament. Giannis ran the offense for Greece whenever he took the court. With him leading the charge, the team made it to the semifinals after topping Group C with four wins and a loss.

Despite losing to Turkey in the semifinals, Greece won't leave EuroBasket empty-handed. The team overcame Finland in a nail-biting third-place game, winning 92-89 on Sunday. A much better result than 2022, when Greece failed to make it past the quarterfinals.

After a great display for his country, Giannis Antetokounmpo will look to carry forward his solid play to the 2025/26 NBA season. He made 67 appearances for the Bucks last season, averaging 30.4 points, 6.5 assists and 11.9 rebounds per game.

The Bucks failed to make it past the first round of the playoffs and were eliminated by the Indiana Pacers. Milwaukee will look to build on last season's performance with its revamped roster next season. The team will take the court against the Miami Heat on October 6.

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