While the NBA Finals series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers continues to gain momentum, other teams and their players are taking time off. Team officials are preparing for the NBA Draft and free agency, aiming to rebuild their rosters, while players are enjoying their offseason.
Among them, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo recently traveled to Brazil for vacation. Actually, the two-time MVP was there to dedicate a new basketball court in Rio de Janeiro. However, the celebration took an unexpected turn when he slipped while attempting a dunk in front of an eager crowd. Thankfully, he walked away without injury.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Leaves NBA Community Concerned
The Greek basketball sensation had a frightening moment while dedicating a basketball court in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, but fortunately avoided injury. At one point, it seemed like the offseason wasn’t being kind to him. However, we all know that he is one of the NBA’s biggest stars, well known for his highlight-reel dunks. This offseason trip, however, took a humorous turn with his unexpected slip on that court.
The video, shared by Coast to Coast Brasil | NBA, captured the moment as several fans watched in attendance. Antetokounmpo was set to showcase his skills, and as he made a run to jump for a basket, his shoe slipped, causing him to take a hard fall. The viral video spread quickly online due to how serious the fall appeared.
O GIANNIS ESCORREGOU QUANDO FOI FAZER A CESTA KKKKK
TORCEDOR DO BUCKS TRANCOU, MEU DEUS pic.twitter.com/EeF3J0J5s5
— Coast to Coast Brasil | NBA (@brasilcoast2) June 9, 2025
Thankfully, he did not land awkwardly, avoiding an injury. This comes at a critical juncture when trade rumors are doing the rounds that the New York Knicks could be eyeing a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
There is a report making waves that a three-team trade proposal involving the Bucks, Knicks, and Grizzlies has been floated, where Milwaukee would receive OG Anunoby, Brandon Clarke, GG Jackson, Vince Williams Jr., and six future first-round picks in exchange for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Some fans reacted with funny memes, pairing them with shocked expressions, suggesting that the Knicks and Bucks could have been heartbroken after seeing Antetokounmpo take such a hard fall in Brazil.
The Bucks front office watching this pic.twitter.com/3WKMfotx9A
— DraftKings Network (@DKNetwork) June 9, 2025
Given all the trade buzz, fans flooded the comments section of the viral video with mixed emotions and hilarious reactions. Some even begged him not to get injured so soon.
Knicks front office seeing this pic.twitter.com/IZiSjnzOOC
— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) June 9, 2025
One fan even humorously commented, “Don’t scare me like that.”
Don’t scare me like that
— ⚡️ Virgil Hawkins⚡️ (@ColeWorldSIMBA) June 9, 2025
For now, the Bucks and their fans can breathe a sigh of relief. The former NBA MVP’s fall was nothing more than a brief scare, allowing everyone to shift their focus back to his ongoing trade rumors.
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