Giannis Antetokounmpo Receives Heroes Welcome From Bucks Fans

The Bucks were eliminated from the playoffs on Saturday.

BYAlexander Cole
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Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks were favored to beat the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Finals but in the end, it was the Raptors who were victorious. The Bucks had a 2-0 lead in the series which was quickly evaporated as the Raptors stormed back and won four-straight games including Game 6 on home court, by a score of 100-94. The Bucks had a 15-point lead in Game 6 but the Raptors stormed back once again to win the game with relative ease as the Bucks couldn't get going in the fourth quarter. 

Antetokounmpo received heavy criticism for not being able to close out the series and ultimately going silent when the spotlight got too big. Giannis is considered to be the MVP of the league but with this latest loss, some people are second-guessing just how good the Greek Freak is. Regardless, the Bucks fans are still appreciative of him as they gave him a warm welcome when he returned to Milwaukee.

As Giannis got off the plane and made his way through the airport, Bucks fans chanted "MVP MVP," showing their appreciation for how he helped them achieve their best season in decades.

Heading into next year, Giannis will have a chance to bring his team back to the Eastern Conference Finals and maybe even win a championship.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.