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Basketball great LeBron James joined the list of many who were left disappointed with Giannis Antetokounmpo’s controversial ejection. Antetokounmpo missed most of the third and fourth quarter after being ejected in a controversial taunting foul in the game against the Detroit Pistons. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar was ejected after receiving his second technical foul.
Antetokounmpo ‘taunted’ Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart following a dunk. However, several pointed out that his reaction was tame and below the game's standard. The basketball legend LeBron James also seemingly agreed to it and joined others in expressing his disappointment with it.
The 38-year-old took to Twitter and posted a face-palm emoji, reacting to the video. Antetokounmpo played for a total of 22 minutes, where he finished with just 15 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and three blocks on 37.5% shooting. The Bucks were led by Damian Lillard, who finished with a total of 34 points.
Not only this, but ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith also reacted to the controversial ejection and said, “I'm going to call the league office today. Who the hell is paying to see the referee? That is not a reason to eject Giannis Antetokounmpo from a game. That is a disservice to the fans, the paying customers, coming to see them play. That is ridiculous. … That is not a reason to eject a superstar basketball player, who clearly the paying customer is paying to see.”
Antetokounmpo would be on his team’s side in their match against Indiana Pacers on the second night of a back-to-back on Thursday.
