Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo reacted emotionally after being asked whether the Milwaukee Bucks’ season was a failure after their shock first-round playoff loss to the Miami Heat.
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The Bucks entered the playoffs boasting the NBA’s best record and were strong favourites to advance as No 1 seeds. “There’s no failure in sports,” Antetokounmpo said. “There’s good days, bad days. Some days you’re able to be successful. Some days you’re not. Some days it’s your turn. Some days it’s not your turn. That’s what sports is about. You don’t always win. Other people are going to win. And this year, somebody else is going to win. Simple as that.”
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28 Comments
Fair enough.
Yeah it's right
If someone doesn't get a promotion its because they FAILED to meet expectations. So yes, failure. "We won the championship but we didn't succeed", said no one ever.
The question was so simple. No need to get all deep about it. Their goal was to win the championship. They failed to accomplish their goal. No need to get all sensitive about it.🤦
Disappointment instead of failure. 58w24L cant be a failure
Very well put.
when you set your goal and missed it, that is a failure. then ask why did you fail? it’s best of 5. the better team won.
Great perspective valuable lesson for everyone
i dont know what to say,giannis is just a legend
You are GREAT man
Huh? What is he talking about? Cobtext. MJs teams were advancing further every year – then when they got to the top they never relenqished the thrown. You were the top seed. That cones with expectations and when you dont neet that its a failure. C'mon. Man up. Accept it and deal with. MJ's goal with the Wizards was to make the playoffs. When they didnt he said they failed to meet their goal. He said that himself. Mistakes and failures are to learn from. Stop denying it and use it as motivation.
Love it!
Γιάννη αυτή η απάντηση είναι ενας λόγος να σε θαυμάζω παραπάνω
Well said with so much class, maturity, professionalism. You are a class act & legend.
If he wants to bring up MJ, MJ would disagree completely. Perhaps worth checking out MJ’s “failure” commercial
Great answer. Even Bill Russell had a season without a championship. Giannis has nailed it and in a classy way.
Yes, it's not a failure, you're right Giannis. But with this knowledge, you have to aknowledge, that Jordan is a GOAT, because he won 3 rings after another 2 times. (Not, not Bill Russel with 11, because there were only 8 teams az the time.)
Legendary answer and strong emotional stability! Thats what champions are made of!
Much much respect for this great human being. My respect even went higher for him with this answer 👏👏👏👏. I'm truly humble 🙏🏿.
learning, not failing
Absolute growth mindset…. Gold!!
My brother Giannis antetokounmpo, you teach me a lot with those amazing words. Love u brother
Classy
Hey Eric. Don't ask this question next year.
Legend!
This video it's already a part of Human History
I love his greek accent
nice speech Giannis, but your team FAILED on epic proportions and you know it!