On Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" on Monday night, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo couldn't bring himself to trash his fellow NBA stars.
The two-time MVP took lighthearted "shots" at Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Kevin Durant while reading off a script, but he complimented each player afterward.
"You keep joining super teams to win an NBA title," Antetokounmpo said of Durant. "How about we work out together sometime so I can teach you how to carry your own team?"
But the burn didn't last too long.
"You're one of the best scorers to ever play the game. I respect your game. You lead by example for 15 years. You were my favorite player growing up," Antetokounmpo followed up regarding KD.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) has all the smoke for his NBA brethren Luka Dončić, Nikola Jokić, and Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/76w5wk0RHN
— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) February 28, 2023
Antetokounmpo was also supposed to roast LeBron James, but instead called him the GOAT and congratulated him on breaking the all-time scoring record.
He'll have to stick to his day job.
“LeBron, I love your game! You’re the King for a reason. GOAT.”
— Bron’s Best (@LBJsBest) February 28, 2023
-Giannis Antetokounmpo pic.twitter.com/CuN3zuE9GR
Antetokounmpo has become one of basketball's most likable figures since his rise to stardom. Aside from on-court domination, the 28-year-old is known for his viral humor, humble demeanor and inspiring story.
We've seen Antetokounmpo get angry, though. Following a tough road loss earlier this season, he got into a postgame altercation with Philadelphia's Montrezl Harrell.
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