Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is undoubtedly one of the scariest players to square off against in the NBA. However, there is one team that is capable of striking fear into the heart of the “Greek Freak”.
It goes without saying that the Golden State Warriors have no shortage of firepower on their roster. According to ESPN's Baxter Holmes, Antetokounmpo admitted that playing against them can sometimes leave him a little anxious:
When it happens, as it will throughout these playoffs, it is swift and efficient — and devastating. “Whenever we play against them, we’re excited and scared at the same time,” says Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo four days before the Warriors buried the Cavs, “because we know that at any point in the game, they can embarrass us.”
Antetokounmpo's comments are indicative of how players around the league feel as well. Fortunately, he only had to square off against an undermanned Golden State team this season.
Milwaukee dropped their first matchup at home in a 108-94 loss. Fortunately, they managed to bounce back with a 116-107 victory on the road. Despite his nerves, Antetokounmpo was his usual dominant self in both games. However, it should be noted that neither of the “Splash Brothers” in point guard Steph Curry and shooting guard Klay Thompson played in the games.
Regardless, it just goes to show how much of a mental advantage the Warriors have going into every game. Such is the case when a team is able to revolutionize the way basketball is played. They now face a worthy adversary in the Houston Rockets who have done a marvelous job of mirroring their offensive production this season.
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