NBA Twitter exposes Brian Windhorst for incorrect Giannis Antetokounmpo prediction after Greek Freak signs $186 million extension
NBA fans have reacted to Brian Windhorst's incorrect prediction of Giannis Antetokounmpo's contract extension. Windhorst is usually quite accurate in predicting the outcome of various developments in the NBA.
From player trades to mammoth contracts, the ESPN analyst has been one of the reliable sources for all news across the league.
However, there are times when he's wrong too. Twitterati were in no mood to relent, as they had a go at him for his wrong prediction about Giannis Antetokounmpo and his time with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Earlier, the 'Greek Freak' inked a three-year, $186 million extension with the franchise after rumors of not signing a deal ahead of the start of the 2023–24 season.
Now, with the Bucks pulling the trigger on the Damian Lillard trade and pairing the mercurial point guard alongside one of the most formidable forwards in the league, Antetokounmpo is a relieved man. For Milwaukee, more importantly, he's going to be a Buck for three more years.
NBA Twitter was quick to latch on to Windhorst's claim when he had previously said that the former NBA champion's next contract would be out of Milwaukee.
Perhaps it's a bit too harsh to roast Brian Windhorst for his take.
Analysts have been wrong before, and surely the former wouldn't have envisioned the Bucks entering the Lillard sweepstakes. So, maybe a one-off by the man deserves to be cut some slack?
Brian Windhorst is one of the longest-tenured press members in NBA history
Over the years, Brian Windhorst has made a name for himself as an analyst who has been one of the longest-tenured journalists in the NBA.
He has reported LeBron James and his time with the Miami Heat to his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers to reporting James Harden's trade to the Philadelphia 76ers that would send Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets.
While his colleague Adrian Wojnarowski, another renowned NBA insider, refuted the reports, Windhorst turned out to be right. Thay further cemented him as a reporter with solid scoops to his credit.
Like the many league insiders who have carved a niche for themselves as dependable news sources, Brian Windhorst has done enough to be recognized as an authentic news provider.
Like his counterparts, his information comes from league sources, and while some could be right, chances are that he could be wrong at times as well.
Despite fans pointing out his mistake, they still know that he's one of the go-to guys for breaking NBA news.