Giannis Antetokounmpo Says Zion Williamson Should Do Whatever's Best For Him

Giannis says he would play.

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Last week, Zion Williamson of the Duke Blue Devils went down with a knee injury after breaking through his shoe. It was a pretty nasty sight and basketball fans around the world were just hoping that Zion was going to be okay. Since the injury, a debate over whether or not Zion should play again this season has come to the forefront. Some believe that playing would end up opening him to the risk of another injury, while others feel as though he should finish what he's started. TMZ Sports caught up with Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokoumpo and asked him about his thoughts on the Williamson situation. 

Antetokoumpo was pretty sympathetic towards Zion and said that the Duke star should do whatever he needs to do to stay healthy, although Giannis also explained that he would just play. "I love basketball too much," he said.


Zion is due to make millions of dollars in the NBA and if he were to injure himself further, he could be risking his status as a potential first overall pick in the draft. 

Meanwhile, Giannis is having himself an MVP-worthy season as his Bucks are ranked first in the Eastern Conference and are a favorite to make the NBA Finals this year.


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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.