Fans mercilessly roast Giannis Antetokounmpo's 10-second free-throw violation: “Takes longer than Michael Scott”, “Bro doing this s**t again”
Giannis Antetokounmpo is notoriously known for having the longest free-throw routine prior to pulling the trigger. The Milwaukee Bucks star had a free throw discarded for the second time in his team's previous three games as he failed to make a shot within the stipulated 10-second window. Some fans might be unaware of this free-throw violation as it is rarely called in-game.
The Bucks were hosted by the Orlando Magic when Giannis Antetokounmpo was called for a violation. The incident took place in the third quarter with 1:52 remaining on the clock. Milwaukee had a 86-67 lead but failed to extend it when Antetokounmpo was called for a 10-second free-throw violation.
Giannis just got called for a 10-second free throw violation 😬 https://t.co/74XxJlumhX
Giannis Antetokounmpo is trending on social media right now. Bleacher Report uploaded a short clip of him getting called for a 10-second free-throw violation. Fans on social media have begun to express their sentiments towards the video. Some were happy, some were confused, and others made suggestions on how the violation could be avoided in the future. Here are some of the comments:
@BleacherReport Giannis takes longer than Michael Scott 🤣 https://t.co/oDbVX2vTyV
@BleacherReport Good. This dude sucks
@BleacherReport The nba shouldn’t even leave it up for debate.. set the shotclock to 10 and have it start once the player is passed the ball. Siren goes? Too bad. The fact he knows this rule yet still hasn’t adjusted his routine is crazy.
@BleacherReport Bro just shoot the ball, why do you wait for an eternity💀💀It ain’t gonna make it any different
@BronGotGame @BleacherReport Yet some people think he is better than Steph 😂
@BleacherReport Steph definitely still the best player it takes Giannis 13 seconds to shoot a free throw
@JAKOBE_2k @BleacherReport They were generous. He took like 12-13 seconds. Absolutely no reason it should take you 10 seconds from catching the ball to shoot a fucking free throw. Not a single other player in the league has this problem
@PrescottWak @BleacherReport FTs are when you can catch your breath and rest. Everyone should use the maximum allotted time.
@BleacherReport 10 seconds my …
They whistled like on 13
The clock starts from the moment he touches the ball
Against the Lakers he scored 8 FTs
None should’ve counted coz they were All way over 10 seconds
they don’t follow their own rules & when these points affect a game
It’s Corrupt imo
Giannis Antetokounmpo's thoughts on the possibility of a free-throw violation
To be fair, Antetokounmpo has dogged this violation for many years now. In fact, some basketball fans find it annoying how the 'Greek Freak' manages to get away with his lengthy routine. The Bucks superstar explained the reason behind his free-throw antics:
“Sometimes I’m so tired I take a few extra seconds of resting. If there’s going to be a 10-second call, I expect it. I’ll give them the ball and run the other way.”
He continued:
"At the end of the day, that’s my routine. Obviously, I have to respect the rules and shoot it before the 10 seconds. But anytime that it’s 10 seconds, I’m OK with it. If they call it, I don’t complain."
Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's sentiments, rival fans seem thrilled at the fact that the referees are finally being more strict with his free throws.
With the penalties set to continue, it will be interesting to see if Antetokounmpo changes his approach going forward. With fans growing increasingly frustrated by the unnecessary penalties, it seems likely that the Bucks will lean on him to do so.