If you follow the recent basketball match, you may know that Giannis Antetokounmpo had a bad injury and missed a chance to take part in the Game 5 with Miami Heat. Although he came up with an unlucky case, he still tried his best to express the determination towards the upcoming sporting event.
The ankle’s Giannis was out of joint during Game 3 and it didn’t have any signs to recover until Game 4. People admired the way he overcame all hardships in competition and the great effort to participate in Game 5 without fearing about the injury. The legend of Greece has proved to all international fans that he can do everything he wants and he will be deserved to receive the best prizes.
To have a successful performance, players have to prepare carefully by practicing every day and have a suitable diet. The resigning MVP ( Most valuable player) Antetokounmpo joined a rehearsal on September 8th and did some exercises before the match. He tried his best to persuade the healthcare officer that he could play basketball as normal as he used to be. They could see the flexibility as well as strength through some basketball tests. Unluckily, he didn’t stand a chance to become the official member of the event after the serious consideration of some professionals.
“ I want to contribute my talent to this competition.”- Giannis Antetokounmpo stated after the match ended. “ I know that everyone will understand my desire that being a part of the game is very important for me, but I can do that due to the bad health right now.” Although he didn’t take part in the game, he still came to the stadium to encourage his teammates in Milwaukee Bucks. The best defensive player of the NBA always paid good compliments to his colleagues and made suggestions if there was a break in the match.
The moment that made spectators feel touched was when he decided to take the rebound for his teammates in order to prepare for a good performance. Instead of relaxing in the reserved seat, he practiced with his friends with the hope that his national team will become the winner of this competition. “ We have a lot of respect for Milwaukee Bucks and also feel upset because Giannis can not play with us tonight.” – Erik Spoelstra, the coach of Miami Heat gave some comments about the opponent team.