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Giannis Antetokounmpo: 'Praying for My Downfall Doesn't Make You Religious'

Published March 29, 2026, 09:09
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 'Praying for My Downfall Doesn't Make You Religious'

Giannis Antetokounmpo responded to criticism and comments regarding his decision not to play again this season due to his knee injury with a post on social media. He uploaded photos from his rehabilitation and wrote: “Praying for my downfall doesn’t make you religious.” This post came after disagreements with the Milwaukee Bucks, who asked him not to play again, and a statement from the team owner about a possible trade. The NBA Players Association has expressed concern about the enforcement of regulations protecting players and the spectacle. In the comments of the post, Antetokounmpo's fans supported him, comparing his situation to that of Kobe Bryant.