Giannis Antetokounmpo Speaks on James Harden Cheap Shot

Now that Giannis is an NBA Champion, it’s hard to really criticize his game. Throughout the years Giannis has received plenty of criticism for not having “skill” or a “bag.” James Harden once said that he wishes he could be 7-feet because it takes no skill to be good at that size. A clear cut dissed aimed squarely at Giannis.

Recently, Giannis was asked about Harden’s comments by a Greek outlet, and he had a fairly diplomatic answer to it all.

“First of all, Harden never mentioned my name. I have seen this video, about one year later. I think what he meant was that if he was also a 7footer, jumped and dunk, it would have been easier for him,” Giannis said. “I think that the media made it about me. Harden is a great player and when I am on the court against him I have to play real hard. He is a Hall of Famer, I have nothing against him.”

Giannis doesn’t believe James Harden’s “run and dunk” comments were about him

“I think that the media made it about me. Harden is a great player and when I am on the court against him I have to play real hard. He is a Hall of Famer, I have nothing against him”
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Giannis is a class act, and truly has championship pedigree.

The NBA needs more stars like Giannis, ones who always take the high road.

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