What did Giannis Antetokounmpo say in his interview?

May 2024 · 2 minute read

NBA STAR Giannis Antetokounmpo had some harsh words for a journalist in his latest post-game press conference.

But what did Antetokounmpo say and how have fans responded? Here's everything you need to know.

What did Giannis Antetokounmpo say?

Antetokounmpo took exception to one of the questions he was asked after his Milwaukee Bucks were booted from the playoffs in the first round.

The team crashed out of the postseason after losing the series against the Miami Heat in five games, despite ending the regular season as the No.1 seed.

However, the Bucks Power Forward was unhappy when he was asked if the shocking end to his team's championship hopes could be counted as a "failure".

"Oh my God," the Greek forward gasped before burying his face in his hands as he heard the question during the post-game press conference.

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He then looked at its author and said: "You asked me the same question last year."

He fumed: "Do you get a promotion every year on your job? No, right?

"So every year you work is a failure? Yes or no? No."

"Every year you work, you work toward something, toward a goal, right?

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"Which is to get a promotion, to be able to take care of your family, to be able to provide a house for them or take care of your parents.

"You work towards a goal — it's not a failure. It's steps to success."

Antetokounmpo then brought up the example of six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan, saying even the Chicago Bulls legend finished nine of his seasons in the league without winning the title.

He then concluded: "It's the 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 sport's about, you don't always win."

What have people said about what Giannis Antetokounmpo said?

Plenty of fans have taken to social media to express their support for Antetokounmpo.

One user tweeted: "This is a great answer from Giannis Antetokounmpo in regards to perspective in sport."

Another added: "Such an incredible response and message by Giannis Antetokounmpo. It's true about sports, about entrepreneurship and even life in general.

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"This video is going to be engraved in internet history."

Even the Olympic Games' Twitter account chimed in, saying: "If you watch one thing today, make it Giannis Antetokounmpo's response to a question on failure."

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