NBA Finals Bucks-Suns: Here's What Twitter Is Saying About Giannis Antetokounmpo On Monday

Giannis Antetokounmpo's status for Game 1 of the NBA Finals is still unclear.

The status of Giannis Antetokounmpo for Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns is still unclear.

Jared Greenberg of NBA TV provided an update on Antetokounmpo on Monday, and the video of Greenberg can be seen in a Tweet below from NBA TV.

“Giannis is going to fight tooth and nail to be in the lineup.” @JaredSGreenberg provides an update on Giannis ahead of the NBA Finals. pic.twitter.com/ptrl4OHA8M

— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 5, 2021

Here is what Twitter is saying about Antetokounmpo on Monday.

Will Giannis play? He arrived at practice with team, put on a workout shirt and walked back under towards the locker room and didn't come back out during the 30 minute media availability. #NBAFinals #Bucks #Suns @azcentral pic.twitter.com/vxdJQAH9tm

— Michael Chow (@photochowder) July 5, 2021

Giannis has shown up with the Bucks for their first practice at Phoenix Suns Arena. I was told he had a private workout earlier today with the medical staff and the front office observing. @NBATV #NBAFinals

— Jared Greenberg (@JaredSGreenberg) July 5, 2021

The #Bucks are on the floor for practice and @Giannis_An34 is in the house. pic.twitter.com/eEwEqUx88U

— Mike De Sisti (@mdesisti) July 5, 2021

"He's had a good day, making progress." Mike Budenholzer on Giannis Antetokounmpo, sticking to narrative this is a day-to-day deal with the 2-time MVP. Said he's done court work, but wouldn't say specifically what he's done. Says he's making progress #NBAPlayoffs #NBAFinals #Suns

— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) July 5, 2021

“We’ll continue to update it. He’s had a good day. He’s making progress. But I don’t have expectations either way…”

Coach Budenholzer, on if he expects Giannis to play in Game 1 of the #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/2tjiEPvmZa

— Dime (@DimeUPROXX) July 5, 2021

Bucks Coach Mike Budenholzer won't give much detail on whether Giannis will play in Game 1 other than to say Giannis did some court work and they're pleased with his progress. Khris Middleton was asked if he expects Giannis to play:
"I couldn't tell you."

— Dennis Krause (@DennisKrause1) July 5, 2021

Not expecting to see Giannis play in the first 2 games in Phoenix. Game 3 is Sunday in Milwaukee which gives Giannis 12 days of rest & rehab. https://t.co/eA1MNKXLBV

— Mark Schanowski (@MarkSchanowski) July 5, 2021

Bucks-Suns NBA Finals predictions: Experts slightly favor Phoenix with Giannis Antetokounmpo status up in airhttps://t.co/2brRdISVyO pic.twitter.com/07fHwcGifP

— CBS Sports NBA (@CBSSportsNBA) July 5, 2021

.@ShannonSharpe on the Bucks/Suns NBA Finals matchup:

"If you have Giannis, I believe it's a coin flip but slightly favoring Phoenix. Without Giannis, I give them a chance, but a very slim chance, to beat the Suns." pic.twitter.com/LVPRgoIvac

— The Facility (@TheFacilityFS1) July 5, 2021

Giannis on his way to Phoenix…

(via @Bucks)pic.twitter.com/1KuEJNhyO4

— Dime (@DimeUPROXX) July 5, 2021

"I have a sneaking suspicion that the Bucks will win 1 of these 2 Phoenix games without Giannis. If they steal one, go home and Giannis toughs it out, the weight of the NBA world is on his shoulders." — @RealSkipBayless pic.twitter.com/sFhU3Lbh8R

— The Facility (@TheFacilityFS1) July 5, 2021

"With or without Giannis, I am favoring the Suns. But I'm giving the Bucks a shot, even if Giannis misses the first two games." — @Chris_Broussard pic.twitter.com/vTvjlqmBFH

— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) July 5, 2021

At Media Day, Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer tells reporters that he does not have an expectation in either direction for whether or not Giannis Antetokounmpo will play in Game 1, but he added:

“He did court work. He’s making progress and we’re pleased he’s making progress.” - Bud

— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) July 5, 2021

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been excused from media availability today due to his uncertain status for Game 1.

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) July 5, 2021

Giannis' status is still uncertain for Game 1, but he's reportedly pushing to play. 👀 pic.twitter.com/4cm7ac0qep

— theScore (@theScore) July 5, 2021

Giannis is working out at a private gym to determine his status for Game 1 of the Finals, per @JaredSGreenberg

He has made “significant progress” with his hyperextended knee

(via @NBATV)pic.twitter.com/SGLS5BSgap

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 5, 2021

The Phoenix Suns are 5.5-point favorites in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, according to FanDuel.

Related stories on NBA basketball

• PACERS GET 13TH OVERALL PICK IN 2021 NBA DRAFT: The NBA held its annual Draft Lottery, and the Pacers ended up with the 13th overall pick in the upcoming draft. The Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets and Cleveland Cavaliers got the first three picks in that order. CLICK HERE.
• PACERS HIRE RICK CARLISLE AS HEAD COACH: The Indiana Pacers have hired Rick Carlisle to be their head coach. ESPN's Tim MacMahon was the first to report the hiring, and the Pacers later confirmed the news. Carlisle was the head coach of the Pacers from 2003-07, and after 13-years with the Dallas Mavericks, he is back in Indiana. CLICK HERE.
• PACERS FIRE NATE BJORKGREN: The Indiana Pacers had their season end as the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference and fell one game short of the NBA playoffs after losing to the Washington Wizards in the second play-in game. They have now fired head coach Nate Bjorkgren, and ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the news. The Pacers later officially announced the news of them firing the first-year head coach. CLICK HERE.