Refs facing new pressure to keep count on Giannis at FT line
Posted: Jun 25, 2021 4:54 PM CDT
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer
Giannis Antetokounmpo's lengthy free-throw routine might be too long to be legal. Officials are under renewed pressure to enforce the 10-second rule, placing the Milwaukee Bucks' two-time MVP further in the spotlight Friday night in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Atlanta Hawks.
The NBA says Antetokounmpo should have been called for 10-second violations on both free throws he shot with 5.3 seconds remaining in the Hawks' 116-113 Game 1 win on Wednesday night.
Antetokounmpo made both free throws, trimming the Hawks' lead to 114-113. His habit of taking longer than allowed is no secret.
Hawks rookie Onyeka Onongwu says "I think the whole league notices it."