“The first rule is not to waste your money, the second is not to forget the first”

Giannis Antetokounmpo was wrongly called for a foul on LaMelo Ball during a critical juncture in the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against the Charlotte Hornets early Sunday morning (11/17).

The Greek Freak was asked by reporters after the game about the controversial phase and quoted a line, while smiling: “I’ve been in the league for so many years. This is my 12th year. The first rule is don’t waste your money and the second rule is don’t forget the first rule. So I won’t comment on that any more.”

Regarding the fact that two series matches had a similar development, he said: “No, the last game was good. In both matches we played well. We move the ball, the guys make the shots, they make the right moves, they make the right phases. There are very few less good phases. Two of our best players are missing, in these games we play good basketball, the kids are competitive. I hope we are a little more lucky.”

For the last shot he missed: “I’d take that shot a thousand times. I’d take it a thousand times. I’m working on that shot, it didn’t go the way I wanted, but I love being in that position. Because the longer you’re in that position, the more comfortable you get there and so the more you’ll be able to put it. I didn’t want it to be weak. It was a good miss.”