Giannis Antetokounmpo praises Patrick Beverley: 'That's my a-hole!' / News - Basketnews.com

Giannis said Beverley was an a--hole, but you're happy when he's on your team because he's your a--hole then.

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Patrick Beverley arrived in Milwaukee after getting traded from the Philadelphia 76ers for Cam Payne. A month into his tenure with the Bucks, he's already beloved by his teammates.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

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After Sunday's game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Clippers, Bucks' superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked about Beverley and his controversial image in the league. The Greek Freak didn't hesitate to praise his teammate.

"He's one of those guys — and I'm sorry for my language — that you say, 'He's an a--hole.' When he plays on your team, you're like, 'That's my a--hole!' You know? And I love him!" Giannis laughed.

The Bucks are Beverley's seventh team throughout his 12-year NBA career. He was selected to the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2017 and featured on the All-Defensive Second Team twice (2014, 2020).

"He's a leader, he knows how to play the game, he's a winner," Giannis said. "I've been playing against him for a lot of years now, I don't think I ever liked playing against him. He's always coming [at you] during the game, he's an instigator, he's pushing your buttons."

"Having him on your team, he makes the game easier for us. He's going to make that extra effort, that extra play, he's going to dive on the floor, he's going to set the screen for you, he's going to get that extra rebound, he's going to make the right pass. I love playing with him," Antetokounmpo concluded.

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