LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers was getting impatient with Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s length of time at the free throw line, even when he was sitting on the bench.
Giannis is renowned for taking incredibly lengthy time at the charity stripe, frequently teasing the 10-second window during which a free throw may be made.
LeBron James decided to make fun of Giannis during a close game between the Lakers and Bucks by vocally noting the number of seconds it was taking him to make a free shot.
One of the assistant coaches noticed that James was counting at a slightly slower pace, suggesting that he was moving a little too quickly. Giannis actually took eight seconds or so to make his shot.
Regardless of whether Giannis knew that LeBron was making fun of him, he missed the shot, which caused James to dance a little on the sidelines.
LeBron James did a little trolling while sitting on the bench at the Lakers-Bucks game
James (top left) was seen counting out loud as Giannis Antetokounmpo took a free throw
Giannis is renowned for taking an extremely lengthy time at the line, frequently approaching the 10-second mark.
Giannis’s free throw technique has previously drawn criticism of various kinds.
The ‘Greek Freak’s’ lengthy line-standing times have angered NBA fans, who have been known to yell out counts in an attempt to intimidate or divert him as well as prompt the officials to declare a violation.
The other professionals are starting to grow weary of Antetokounmpo’s prolonged delays.
Guard Max Strus of the Cleveland Cavaliers was observed counting on his hands in January to make sure Giannis wasn’t taking too long at the line.
After the game between the Bucks and Lakers went into double overtime, Los Angeles guard Austin Reaves made a game-winning 3-pointer to give his team a 128-124 victory..