Is NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo injured?
MILWAUKEE Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo had to leave game four against the Atlanta Hawks on June 29, 2021, after scoring 14 points. The basketball player was benched briefly for the third quarter before exiting and making his way to the locker room. Giannis Antetokounmpo, 26, suffered a hyperextended left knee injury while playing basketball. The injury happened as Antetokounmpo went up to block an alley-oop attempt by Clint Capela. He landed on his left leg and injured his knee in the process. The basketball player remained on the floor for a while and was then transported to the Bucks locker room where he remained until the third quarter. 3 It is unclear how severe Antetokounmpo's injury is Credit: AP  He was ruled out of playing and will receive an MRI scan to determine the severity of his injury. Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer addressed the media after the game regarding Antetokounmpos injury, saying: It just looked like their legs got tangled up. "They both landed awkwardly. That's what I saw live. I haven't seen anything else." Bucks shooting guard Khris Middleton also spoke on Antetokounmpos injury after the game, saying: I just hope it's not serious. 3 Antetokounmpo was ruled out of the game and taken to the locker room Credit: Reuters  "We'll see what happens with Giannis. "It would be great if he plays, but if not, we still have a capable team of going out there and winning." Antetokounmpo is worth an estimated $70million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He reportedly has a $45million salary with the Bucks. His six-year contract is worth $256million, increasing by a few millions every season until 2024. Additionally, Antetokounmpo earns at least $10 million per year from endorsements.