$116-billion brand drops 5-word catchphrase for Giannis Antetokounmpo's MVP performance
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to NBA Cup glory over the OKC Thunder on Tuesday. The Greek Freak finished the game with 26 points, 19 rebounds, 10 assists, three blocks and two steals to win the tournament’s MVP award. His impressive performance carried his team to a 97-81 win over Oklahoma.
Following the game, Nike, valued by Forbes at $116 billion, reacted to Antetokounmpo’s performance on X, formerly Twitter:
“Thunder came but Giannis reigned”
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been with Nike since 2013. He has a popular shoe line with the brand, which started with the Zoom Freak 1 in 2019. It was not surprising The Swoosh hyped up fans following the two-time MVP’s championship-winning performance.
Nike was predictably excited for Antetokounmpo, who deserved the NBA Cup MVP award. He got the Milwaukee Bucks going with 14 first-half points. The OKC Thunder, unsurprisingly, focused their defensive plan on him. Still, he was effective and impactful on both ends of the floor.
Giannis Antetokounmpo brought out his best in the third quarter. He had 12 points in the period, two shy of the Thunder’s total in the quarter, and added three assists. The former Defensive Player of the Year was also Milwaukee’s best and most versatile defender. He anchored the defense that turned a close game into a lopsided win.
Fans react to Nike’s response to Giannis Antetokounmpo winning NBA Cup MVP
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s performance earned praise from the basketball world. He was easily the best player in the NBA Cup, which the Milwaukee Bucks won. Nike’s response following Antetokounmpo’s MVP performance promptly went viral.
Many fans reacted to the Swoosh post on X.
“OKC will never understand. Giannis is a king,” @kaymicky007 wrote.
One fan said:
“What would have converse said lol”
Another fan added:
“Didn’t know that Nike had some dad’s corny takes. Love it”
@zaksuhar continued:
“Give him an NBA Cup commercial, since he never got his championship one…”
@GiannisOwnsYou3 reacted:
“LET THEM KNOW NIKEEEE”
From a rough start to the season, the Milwaukee Bucks are showing they could be legitimate championship contenders. The Bucks are fifth in the standings but could move up the ladder if Antetokounmpo can sustain his NBA Cup Finals performance.