Milwaukee Bucks called out by NBPA over Giannis Antetokounmpo

The National Basketball Players Association called out the Milwaukee Bucks for trying to keep star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined for the remainder of the season, despite the star forward’s objections.

"The Player Participation Policy was designed by the league to hold teams accountable and ensure that when an All-Star like Giannis Antetokounmpo is healthy and ready to play, he is on the court," the union said in its statement, via ESPN.

"Unfortunately, anti-tanking policies are only as effective as their enforcement; fans, broadcast partners, and the integrity of the game itself will continue to suffer as long as ownership goes unchecked. We look forward to collaborating with the NBA on meaningful new proposals that will directly address and discourage tanking."

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