Christian Wood responds to Giannis's social media disrespect with a strong comeback

In an Instagram post, Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo playfully taunted former teammate Christian Wood of the Los Angeles Lakers, sharing a photo of himself blocking Wood during a preseason game.

Antetokounmpo's Teasing Snap

Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks' superstar, took to Instagram to jest with ex-teammate Christian Wood from the Lakers. He posted an image of himself denying Wood during a preseason game, even tagging the Lakers big man.


Buddies Turned Teasers

It's worth noting that Wood and Antetokounmpo were once teammates during Wood's brief stint with the Bucks in the 2018-19 season. So, Giannis might have been just messing around with an old friend. Nonetheless, it's a harsh reminder of being blocked for Wood.

Wood's Response

Wood had a snappy comeback in the comments, declaring his eagerness for the Lakers' clash against the Bucks.


Antetokounmpo's Defensive Prowess

While the Lakers had several key players resting in their loss to the Bucks, including LeBron James and others, Antetokounmpo seemed quite pleased with his defensive display against Wood and the Lakers.

Lakers' Low-Risk Move

This offseason, the Lakers made a cost-effective move by signing Wood. They're hopeful that this low-risk, high-reward signing will pay off for the team. In the 2022-23 season, Wood averaged 16.6 points per game with the Dallas Mavericks but wasn't re-signed.

Wood's Recent Performances

Previously, Wood averaged 17.9 points per game with the Houston Rockets in the 2021-22 season, and in the 2020-21 season, he put up 21.0 points per game in 41 contests, also with the Rockets.

Wood's Role with the Lakers

The Lakers are counting on Wood to bolster their frontcourt, which already includes star Anthony Davis and newcomer Jaxson Hayes. However, Wood didn't have his best game in the recent preseason match.

The Motivation Factor

Wood's performance was lackluster in the preseason game, but maybe Giannis' Instagram post will serve as motivation as the 2023-24 season kicks off.

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