PHILADELPHIA — Giannis Antetokounmpo said it was “disrespectful” for Milwaukee to bench him over the final weeks of the season while he said he was healthy enough to play, a stinging rebuke of the franchise as he enters a stay-or-leave offseason.
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Photos: Bucks close season at 76ers
The Milwaukee Bucks saw their season come to a close on Sunday on the road against Philadelphia 76ers.
Milwaukee Bucks power forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, right, dunks as Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond, left, looks on during the first half of a game on Sunday in Philadelphia.
- Chris Szagola, Associated Press
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, front right, talks with power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, during the first half of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday in Philadelphia.
- Chris Szagola, Associated Press
Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard AJ Green, left, drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers small forward Paul George, right, during the first half of a game on Sunday in Philadelphia.
- Chris Szagola, Associated Press
Philadelphia 76ers small forward Paul George shoots the ball over Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Cormac Ryan during the first half of a game on Sunday in Philadelphia.
- Chris Szagola, Associated Press
Philadelphia 76ers power forward Dom Barlow, left, puts up a shot against Milwaukee Bucks small forward Ousmane Dieng during the first half of a game on Sunday in Philadelphia.
- Chris Szagola, Associated Press
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