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Bucks Rookie Giannis Antetokounmpo Ran to a Game After Running Out of Cab Fare

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  1. mr. 13 in 33

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Favorite--of many--anecdotes from <a href="https://twitter.com/G_ante34">@G_ante34</a> reporting. Early in the season, Giannis took a cab to Western Union to send money home...</p>&mdash; Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixSI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisMannixSI/statuses/441273094724796416">March 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>…after sending all the money he could to Greece, he realized he didn't have enough left for cab fare. It was game day, so he started running</p>&mdash; Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixSI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisMannixSI/statuses/441273309926133760">March 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>…he got about a mile before a couple stopped, asked if he was the Bucks rookie. He said yes. They picked him up and dropped him at the arena</p>&mdash; Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixSI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisMannixSI/statuses/441273486560882688">March 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>This has been a miserable Bucks season. But every GM I talked to about Giannis agrees: John Hammond drafted a gem.</p>&mdash; Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixSI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisMannixSI/statuses/441275676381814784">March 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
    #1 mr. 13 in 33, Mar 5, 2014
  2. heypartner

    heypartner Contributing Member

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    The couple should have said, "Are you the Bucks rookie? Cool. Can you carry our bags?"
     
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  3. rockets88MT

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    hahaha!!!
     
    #3 rockets88MT, Mar 5, 2014
  4. what

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    Giannis, Henson, Sanders is a sick front line. This is the best young front line in the game and they have the potential to be as good as the year 80s pistons.
     
    #4 what, Mar 5, 2014
  5. TheMystery008

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    Lol. Too funny.
     
    #5 TheMystery008, Mar 5, 2014
  6. LosPollosHermanos

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    Way cool.
     
    #6 LosPollosHermanos, Mar 5, 2014
  7. Aleron

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    They want Embiid. Henson and Sanders are nice players, but Greek Freak and Embiid is a genuine starting core for a future contender.
     
    #7 Aleron, Mar 5, 2014
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    I disagree. Marcus Smart, Jabari Parker or even Andrew Wiggins makes more sense. They need scoring, there is NOBODY on their roster who can create their own shot, & they are pretty awful at the 1 and 2.
     
    #8 quinnolivarez, Mar 5, 2014
  9. Swishh

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    Giannis seems like a very likeable guy. Not many of those exist in the NBA...
     
    #9 Swishh, Mar 5, 2014
  10. Haymitch

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    I'll be looking forward to the Giannis free agency 6-7 years from now. He could be the spark to put next to a veteran Harden to give us another championship.
     
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    Well I definitely give Hammond props to always finding gems for a Bucks franchise. I dunno if he was the GM from the time Bogut got drafted but the Bucks always get a player who was underrated...Bogut, Henson, Sanders, their pg who left in FA, and now Giannis, all these guys were panned or overlooked at some point and turned out better than initially thought.
     
    #11 roslolian, Mar 5, 2014
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    I consider Henson a potential star at the 4/5. I think he could be the next Al Horford.

    I think Embid would be overkill on that team is what I am saying. If I were the Bucks and I got the #1 pick, I might trade it to the Cavs for Kyrie Irving.
     
    #12 what, Mar 5, 2014
  13. Emtenndo

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    That was refreshing.
     
    #13 Emtenndo, Mar 5, 2014
  14. Pete the Cheat

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    Well then if that's the case...I would probably definitely do the opposite.
     
    #14 Pete the Cheat, Mar 5, 2014
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    Love this kid. Want him to win.
     
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    Jennings? eh, he's average at best.
    They drafted Tobias Harris which was a good pick only to trade him for a half season rental of JJ Reddick.
     
    #16 tehG l i d e, Mar 5, 2014
  17. Easy

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    Did send away his phone too?
     
    #17 Easy, Mar 5, 2014
  18. Voice of Aus

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    SO this is what royce should of done
     
    #18 Voice of Aus, Mar 5, 2014
  19. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Brandon Knight, just based on box scores, seems solid. Unless that's only because of what you said (no one else can score, so Knight does it.)
     
    #19 Juxtaposed Jolt, Mar 5, 2014
  20. EightDoobies

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    Royce White? No excuses.
     
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