Giannis Antetokounmpo is called the GREEK FREAK. The Milwaukee Bucks star just reminded the Phoenix Suns just that as he went full LeBron James for an epic chasedown block in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
In the final minute of the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns, Giannis ran from almost full court and kept his eye on the ball to pull off the crucial stop. As Mikal Bridges though he had the shot clear after fending off Khris Middleton, Antetokounmpo came from behind for the monster block.
"Crowder to Bridges. Bridges up– BLOCKED by Antetokounmpo!"
Giannis destroyed this Mikal Bridges shot 🚫🖐🏽pic.twitter.com/4XBsKBnC0Y
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) July 7, 2021
Here's a closer look at the insane play:
BLOCKED BY GIANNIS. pic.twitter.com/JPuX3ikONA
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) July 7, 2021
If that looks familiar, it's probably because it is reminiscent of LeBron James' massive block on Andre Iguodala during the 2016 NBA Finals. Who could ever forget that stop anyway, which has been aptly and simply called “The Block”?
Of course, the importance and gravity of both blocks are different. LeBron's block helped the Cleveland Cavaliers win the NBA Finals at the time, while Giannis Antetokounmpo's big stop didn't come in a pressure-packed situation.
Still, it's hard not to be amazed by the insane and freaky athleticism of the Bucks star. Did you see how far he had to run just to pull that chasedown block? Also, it is worth noting that Giannis is coming off a hyperextended left knee.
It's safe to say Giannis is more than 100 percent healthy.
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