South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Sunday)

Giannis argues with arena worker

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Bucks star Giannis Antetokoun­mpo argued with an arena worker and flung a ladder away from a basket, sending it toppling over as he tried to shoot practice free throws after the Bucks’ 110-102 loss to the 76ers on Friday. After going 4 for 15 from the line, Antetokoun­mpo returned to the Wells Fargo Center floor several minutes after the game to shoot free throws with a small number of fans still in the building. Antetokoun­mpo proceeded to miss his first five foul shots in the postgame practice. During a break, arena workers moved onto the court for their usual postgame activities. One of the workers set up a 12-foot ladder next to the basket where Antetokoun­mpo was shooting. Antetokoun­mpo walked up to the ladder and moved it out of the way. The employee moved it back in place, much to the ire of Antetokoun­mpo. He approached the staffer, had a quick, heated verbal exchange, then moved the ladder away again, sending it crashing to the floor. “I never try to disrespect anyone, in any way shape or form,” Antetokoun­mpo said. “I feel like today was just unfortunat­e event that took place.”

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