Giannis headbutts Mo Wagner, a breakdown

Aug 13, 2020 367.0K views 2:27
MLB 2020

What Happened

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and Mo Wagner of the Orlando Magic engage in a heated on-court confrontation during their NBA matchup. The Bucks are trailing the Nets in the game and Giannis is clearly frustrated with how he's being officiated and handled by the opposing players. Giannis is seen on the court, getting "thrown around" by the Nets players. He appears agitated, telling the referee, "I'm gonna f*** that dude up. He's pissed me off." Moments later, Wagner steps on Giannis's arm while the Bucks star is on the ground, prompting a response from Giannis. "He's got his foot in my armpit. Giannis shoots daggers at Wagner as he runs away. As the players head back down the court, Giannis decides to retaliate. He approaches Wagner and says, "That's what of it," before delivering a forceful headbutt to the Magic player. The crowd reacts with surprise and the officials quickly intervene, issuing Giannis a technical foul and ejecting him from the game. "They sent me in to piss this guy off and that worked out pretty well," Wagner says, acknowledging that his actions were intended to provoke a reaction from Giannis. The two players then confront each other again, with Giannis saying, "If we're gonna bump chests, might as well bump a hard part of my body," before initiating the headbutt. The NBA has a history of similar incidents, with describing the act as a way for players to "put my forehead on your forehead and see if you like it." Giannis is later suspended for one game due to the incident, while the Bucks ultimately suffer a loss to the Nets. Giannis, known for his dominance on the court, is visibly frustrated throughout the game. His outburst and subsequent headbutt showcase his competitive nature and the intensity of the rivalry between the Bucks and Nets. The incident serves as a reminder of the high emotions and physical play that can sometimes occur in the NBA, as players battle for every possession and strive to gain an edge over their opponents.

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all right not usually a basketball guy

but so many of you requested this we're

going to give it a shot it's brought to

you by draftkings we got giannis and

wagner with the head butt