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Antetokounmpo: "You Have to Be the Black Swan, Young Players Need to Accept Criticism"

Published January 22, 2026, 10:46
Antetokounmpo: "You Have to Be the Black Swan, Young Players Need to Accept Criticism"

Giannis Antetokounmpo expressed his disappointment with the Bucks' loss to the Thunder, pointing out the lack of hard defense and teamwork. He emphasized that the team is not playing to win and that young players need to be open to criticism. Antetokounmpo stated that he needs to be more aggressive and demand the ball, but stressed that he doesn't want to play alone. He expressed the need for improvement in the team's chemistry and a return to the competitiveness they had in the past. He acknowledged that they have time to improve, as 39 games remain.