Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo's elaborate pre-shot routine at the free-throw line is apparently once again a contentious issue in the NBA playoffs.
The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly annoyed after game officials have apparently missed or simply declined to call 10-second delay infractions on Giannis in a couple instances where his notoriously deliberate setup has appeared to run well over time.
The Hawks were "not happy" about the apparent arbitrary enforcement of the rules, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. The league declined to comment for the report, citing standing policy of addressing specific players.
The NBA's regular Last Two Minute Report, published on Thursday, said Giannis should have been whistled for the delay on both of his free-throw attempts in the final seconds of Game 1.
He sank both, bringing the Bucks to within one point, before they ultimately lost, 116-113.
The two-time MVP's methodical routine came under scrutiny on at least a couple occasions during this postseason. He has twice been called for delays, once each in his team's series against Miami and Brooklyn. The NBA reportedly even asked Nets players to stop mocking Giannis over his histrionics.
For his career, Giannis has shot roughly 72% at the charity stripe, though he was below 70% each of the past two seasons, as that part of his game appeared to regress a bit.
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