The Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo sprained his right wrist during the second quarter of his team’s 112-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. He injured his wrist when running into the stanchion when attempting to block a shot from Bulls guard Coby White. He subsequently left the game and did not return.
Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer revealed that Antetokounmpo underwent an X-ray, the results of which came back negative. While the initial reports of the injury were minor, Budenholzer did warn that Antetokounmpo’s recovery timetable was yet to be determined. This leaves his status for the upcoming All-Star game uncertain. “We’ll just see how he feels tomorrow, see how he feels the next few days and continue to evaluate it,” Budenholzer commented.
In addition to being selected as team captain and a start for Sunday’s All-Star game, the Bucks’ superstar is also set to coach the celebrity all-star game with his brothers on Friday. He is also scheduled to perform in the skills competition during the All-Star Saturday night.
Despite his injury, Antetokounmpo became the first-ever player in NBA history to average 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists on 50% shooting upon reaching the All-Star break.
