Giannis Antetokounmpo cited Michael Jordan’s instance, claims Bucks’ season not a ‘failure’
Giannis Antetokounmpo gave a befitting reply after Milwaukee Bucks’ season was questioned as a ‘Failure’ following their defeat to Miami Heat
Giannis Antetokounmpo gave a befitting reply to a journalist after being questioned in regards to the Milwaukee Bucks’ 128-126 time beyond regulation loss to the Miami Heat in Game 5 of their first-round playoff sequence.
Giannis remembered the journalist’s identify and replied that he had requested the identical query to him final yr as nicely. Antetokounmpo gave an instance of NBA legend Michael Jordan’s profession and identified that Milwaukee’s season was not a ‘failure’ as an alternative it was a step in the direction of success.
The Bucks had the most effective document throughout the common season with 58 wins nonetheless, they turned the fourth No. 1 seed to bow out to a quantity 8 seed within the best-of-seven sequence within the historical past of the profitable league.
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Antetokounmpo was questioned in his post-match press convention if the season will go down a ‘failure’ to which he first took a deep breath, ran his palms by his hair and made it fairly clear that it was not a failure by any means.
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“It’s not a failure; it’s steps to success. There’s all the time steps to it. Michael Jordan performed 15 years, received six championships. The different 9 years was a failure? That’s what you’re telling me?” he replied.
“It’s a wrong question; there’s no failure in sports. There’s good days, bad days. Some days you’re able to be successful, some days you’re not. Some days it’s your turn, some days it’s not your turn. And that’s what sports is about. You don’t always win. Sometimes other people win. And this year somebody else is going to win, simple as that,” Antetokounmpo replied.
The Bucks have been thought-about heavy favourites to win the NBA Championship given their gorgeous type within the common season however the Bulls pulled off a gorgeous upset. Milwaukee had a 15-point lead getting into the fourth quarter however their opponents rallied again into the competition and prevailed in time beyond regulation.
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