{"id":191632,"date":"2025-10-05T16:37:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T16:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/191632\/"},"modified":"2025-10-05T16:37:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T16:37:07","slug":"giannis-antetokounmpos-setback-highlights-forgotten-nba-concern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/191632\/","title":{"rendered":"Giannis Antetokounmpo\u2019s Setback Highlights Forgotten NBA Concern"},"content":{"rendered":"

Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a> recently had a bout with COVID.<\/p>\n

The illness that shut the NBA down during the 2019-2020 season hasn\u2019t had as much of an impact on the league lately. However, Antetokounmpo\u2019s late start to training camp reminds everybody that it can still be an issue moving forward.<\/p>\n

Following a Saturday practice session at Bucks\u2019 camp, Antetokounmpo addressed reporters and confirmed that he\u2019s still technically dealing with a setback due to the illness.<\/p>\n

\"Giannis<\/p>\n

Jan 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks to pass the ball against New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images \/ Brad Penner-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

\u201cObviously, I think it took a toll on my body,\u201d Antetokounmpo told reporters<\/a> on Saturday. \u201cI\u2019m not feeling 100 percent yet, physically. Just take it day by day. Get back in shape. I was able to do some 5-on-0. Run up and down a little bit. Tomorrow, a little better.<\/p>\n

According to Milwaukee\u2019s head coach, Doc Rivers, Antetokounmpo has not been a full participant in practice. He\u2019s only permitted to do non-contact activities. <\/p>\n

The Bucks will take the court for their preseason opener on the road against the Miami Heat on Monday, October 6. Antetokounmpo\u2019s plans for that game are unclear. Considering he hasn\u2019t been cleared for full contact yet, it\u2019s probably best to assume he won\u2019t be ramped up enough to compete in the game.<\/p>\n

If that\u2019s indeed the case, the next opportunity would come on Thursday, October 9, when the Bucks take on the Detroit Pistons. Milwaukee\u2019s final two preseason games will happen on Sunday, October 12, against the Chicago Bulls and Tuesday, October 14, against the Oklahoma City Thunder.<\/p>\n

\"Giannis<\/p>\n

Mar 22, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots against Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (41) during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images \/ Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

While the Bucks would be wise to get Antetokounmpo some game action before the matchups start counting towards their 20252-2026 record, Antetokounmpo does not sound like a player who will be rushing to get on the floor if he\u2019s not one-hundred percent.<\/p>\n

\u201cI got 18 days until the first game, so I think I\u2019ll be fine,\u201d Antetokounmpo added.<\/p>\n

After an early exit from last year\u2019s NBA Playoffs, Giannis took a little time off before getting back out on the court to participate in EuroBasket for Greece. Giannis ended up appearing in seven games. He averaged 29.7 minutes of action. During that time, the Bucks\u2019 superstar posted averages of 27.3 points, 10.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.<\/p>\n

If the Bucks don\u2019t get a chance to see Antetokounmpo in action this preseason, at least they know he\u2019s in better shape than he would be during a typical offseason, after logging over 200 minutes of playing time in high-stakes battles amid Greece\u2019s bronze-medal run. <\/p>\n

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