NBA Fans React To Giannis Antetokounmpo Shoving Josh Giddey In Bulls-Bucks Game

Giannis Antetokounmpo shoved Josh Giddey during Monday's game between the Bucks and Bulls.

Feb 29, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) smiles after the win over the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images / Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

On Monday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks are hosting the Chicago Bulls in Wisconsin for a preseason game.

During the first half, a tense moment took place as Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared to shove Josh Giddey.

Via Bleacher Report: "GIANNIS GOT A TECH AFTER PUSHING GIDDEY 😳"

GIANNIS GOT A TECH AFTER PUSHING GIDDEY 😳 pic.twitter.com/WBFnROXwBL

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 15, 2024

Many fans reacted to the play on social media.

@BronGotGame: "Giannis need to chill"

Giannis need to chill

— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) October 15, 2024

@Marleyymann_: "Why he acting like he like that 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣"

Why he acting like he like that 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/UJNtry2Cp7

— Juskiii (@Marleyymann_) October 15, 2024

@MattyWorldPeace: "I Feel like this is gonna be a feisty season"

I Feel like this is gonna be a feisty season https://t.co/gxbJ6UxQsr

— MattyWorld🌎 (@MattyWorldPeace) October 15, 2024

@giannisarchive: "Giannis THROWS Josh Giddey 😭"

Giannis THROWS Josh Giddey 😭 pic.twitter.com/NWPMxBgIof

— Follow GiannisArchive (@giannisarchive) October 15, 2024

@LeBronTheOne: "Giannis mad Giddey cookin ‘em"

Giannis mad Giddey cookin ‘em https://t.co/CZYnSiNFac

— BigBelly 🍿 (@LeBronTheOne) October 15, 2024

@kawhi_ring: "Giannis is probably mad he’s 2/7 against a third stringer bulls team while at home"

Giannis is probably mad he’s 2/7 against a third stringer bulls team while at home

— KlawWrld (@kawhi_ring) October 15, 2024

@Harden4threee: "Bro whats his problem man

I was watching a clip yesterday he even bumped hali after he dunked on giannis teammate"

Bro whats his problem man

I was watching a clip yesterday he even bumped hali after he dunked on giannis teammate

— ‏📕 (@Harden4threee) October 15, 2024

@ricandubsfan25: "My respect for Giannis 📈"

My respect for Giannis 📈 https://t.co/gLiuVvO7mm

— Yoldan Piscina 🇵🇷 (@ricandubsfan25) October 15, 2024

The Bucks have gone 0-2 in their first two preseason games.

Antetokounmpo is coming off another dominant season where he averaged 30.4 points, 11.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks per contest while shooting 61.1% from the field and 27.4% from the three-point range in 73 games.

Oct 14, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks to pass ball away from Chicago Bulls forward Julian Phillips (15) in the first quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images / Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Meanwhile, Giddey is going into his first season with Chicago after spending three years with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

He finished last season with averages of 12.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists per contest while shooting 47.5% from the field and 33.7% from the three-point range in 80 games.

Oct 12, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots a three point basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images / David Banks-Imagn Images

The Bucks and Bulls will play their next game on October 25 (also in Wisconsin).