By Pierre-Andréa Fraile | Sports journalist
Winner of the NBA Cup this Tuesday with the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo made the most of his stay in Las Vegas. Before leaving, he also lingered on the “city of sin” and his favorite activity within it.
He clearly hadn’t come to make up the numbers. Arrived in Las Vegas a few days ago as part of the NBA Cup, Giannis Antetokounmpo had no trouble adapting to it. This was observed in the semi-finals of the tournament, against Atlanta, during which he compiled 32 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists to give his team the victory (110-102). An XXL performance similar to the one he delivered this Tuesday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals his ritual in Las Vegas
While his Bucks faced the Thunder to win the NBA Cup, Giannis’ motivation was not in doubt. It was noticed during the meeting, which he finished victorious with 26 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists as well as with a well-deserved MVP trophy. Suffice to say that his feelings in Vegas turned out to be quite good, which he confirmed afterwards at a press conference:
Giannis Antetokounmpo : It’s nice to play in Vegas. I’ve been coming there for the NBA Cup for two years, I also played a few Summer League matches there about ten years ago… The atmosphere is incredible and it was still the case this evening, during the meeting. It was very nice.
This is good, since the Greek Freak should soon be going there more regularly.
Indeed, an NBA franchise could soon settle in the Nevada metropolis, which logically does not displease him:
Giannis Antetokounmpo : I’m eager to ! In one or two years, there should be a team here that we will definitely come to more often. In any case, we will definitely continue to come for the NBA Cup.
You will have understood, Antetokounmpo greatly appreciates the “Sin City”, renowned for its many temptations. However, according to his words, the only one that would make him fall for each of his visits would be… culinary:
Giannis Antetokounmpo : I find life nice here. Personally, I don’t leave my room. I know that for others, there may be some distractions, but for me, I manage to have fun while remaining serious. The weather is nice, the people are welcoming… And then as soon as I get here, I go and find an In-N-Out so I love this city and I have excellent memories there.
Private from the fast-food chain In-N-Out in Milwaukee, the Greek never misses the opportunity to go there in Vegas. It may be there, the recipe for its boxes on site.
Instead of spending money at the casino or flexing his credit card in a nightclub, Giannis Antetokounmpo is enjoying life in Las Vegas… by gobbling down burgers from In-N-Out in his hotel room. A program that is working quite well for him.
