"As an athlete, you play for the fans. The Bucks will enter unchartered territory as Giannis has never missed more than two games in a row in his career but this obviously could have been much worse.
So I have to see how it feels tomorrow morning, and if I feel good, and if they clear me through the medical staff, I will play. ""I mean, I'm human," Budenholzer said. He said he practiced fully Wednesday -- including taking part in all contact portions of practice and a scrimmage -- but both he and Budenholzer cautioned that it was no certain thing that, after sitting out Milwaukee's losses to the "At the end of the day, I have to go home, come back tomorrow and see how I feel tomorrow," Antetokounmpo said. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo underwent a precautionary MRI on his left knee, which showed a minor joint capsule sprain. So it's going to be hard. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will reportedly undergo a precautionary MRI on his left knee, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday.. Giannis suffered the injury … I s--- my pants," Antetokounmpo said with a smile after practicing fully with his teammates Wednesday ahead of Milwaukee's game against the "But thank god. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) He was also seen limping to the locker room following the game.ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski announced on Saturday afternoon Giannis is undergoing a precautionary MRI on his left knee to ensure there’s no damage. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo could be on his way to a second straight NBA MVP award, but a recent knee injury has fans on edge about the All-Star’s status moving forward.. Antetokounmpo suffered a left knee sprain during last Friday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. "It's going to be hard," he said. Thank god it wasn't something really, really serious, so I was happy, the team was happy, my family was happy. He missed Sunday’s game against the Phoenix Suns and will also sit out against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night, The Greek Freak underwent an MRI Sunday night and was diagnosed with a minor joint capsule sprain in his left knee, according to So, how serious is Antetokounmpo’s recent injury and should Bucks fans be worried?Bucks with a medical update on Giannis Antetokounmpo Antetokounmpo has been remarkably durable throughout his seven-year NBA career. It’s most likely a sign of precaution.The injury itself looked scarier than the MRI revealed. "One thing Antetokounmpo isn't worried about, however, is Milwaukee's three-game losing streak. "Antetokounmpo suffered the injury when he landed awkwardly during Friday's loss to the Lakers and continued playing after it, finishing with 32 points, 11 rebounds and six assists in 36 minutes.At first, he felt good about the fact he could continue playing on it. The Bucks could simply be trying to ensure their star player’s healthy with the playoffs right around the corner.The Bucks are in good shape with a 53-10 record, good for first in the Eastern Conference standings.CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 26: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks runs onto the court against the Charlotte Hornets before their game at Spectrum Center on November 26, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Giannis Antetokounmpo will be missing in action when the top two teams in the Eastern Conference meet Monday. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Eurobasket with a knee injury, according to a statement released on Facebook.
"Until you get that picture and you hear back from the doctors, you try to stay upbeat and positive, but you're just never sure until you get the word. "When you have a momentum swing, when you have a dunk and a 3, and there is silence ... it takes a lot out of your energy.
At the end of the day, we are out there to win games, but we are out there to entertain them also.
We just have to come in, work on our games, smile, keep on fighting and go out there and do our jobs."