Published 07:03 IST, April 5th 2020
Giannis Antetokounmpo admits to not practising basketball since quarantine began
Bucks star and reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo recently revealed that while he might be working out regularly, he has been unable to practice basketball.
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NBA suspension was anunced on March 11 after Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19. NBA stars were asked to self-quarantine, carrying out every precaution to prevent virus. Giannis, along with many or players, took to Instagram and Twitter to keep his fans updated with his quarantine, which included lives with his brors and girlfriend. However, reigning NBA MVP recently revealed that while he might be working out regularly, he has been unable to practice basketball.
Giannis Antetokounmpo training: Quarantine has put a pause to Giannis Antetokounmpo training
While Giannis has been taking care of his health, he hasn't been playing basketball. During a conference call on Friday (Saturday IST), he revealed that he does t have access to a hoop at home. Bucks give players ir workout routines, along with food. As per Giannis, y have a catering company which brings food to players and families during quarantine.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo training: Bucks teammate Khris Middleton is also unable to practice at home
Along with Giannis, Khris Middleton is also unable to play basketball at home. As training facilities are closed, Middleton revealed that he will have to go his neighbour to shoot outside, which is t really an option. He added to Giannis talking about m working out at home, saying that he dribbles a couple of basketballs, but has hoop.
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While Giannis is aware that many NBA players have courts at home, he is just getting home workouts. He rides bike, treadmill, lifts weights daily, trying to maintain his fitness. He furr added that while it is great spending time with family, y all definitely miss playing basketball.
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(Im courtesy: Giannis Antetokounmpo official Instagram)
07:03 IST, April 5th 2020