Mario Hezonja had the most talked about play in the NBA Saturday. The Knick got a steal on a tip back, raced out in transition, then threw down the dunk just before Giannis Antetokounmpo could pull off a chase-down block.
Then Hezonja stared down and stepped over the Greek Freak.
NASTY 😱 pic.twitter.com/nBmpRjhm7l
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 1, 2018
Antetokounmpo was ticked off after the game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, dead serious, on Mario Hezonja stepping over him: “Im going to punch him in the nuts next time.” He wasn’t joking.
— Stefan Bondy (@SBondyNYDN) December 2, 2018
Okay then.
By the way, here was Hezonja’s comment on the dunk (not Antetokiunmpo’s reaction to it):
Hezonja on stepping over Antetokounmpo: Honestly, if you’re afraid, this is not for you. I don’t want to be disrespectful, but if you feel fear this is not the place for you, New York is not a place for you and this team is not a place for you. https://t.co/8j7hfo8I40
— Steve Popper (@StevePopper) December 2, 2018
Antetokounmpo was making plays during the game — he had 33 points and 19 boards. It just wasn’t enough, the Knicks came back from 16 down and pulled off the upset at the Garden 136-134 in overtime.
These teams meet again on Christmas Day, again at Madison Square Garden. Just a suggestion, put Antetokounmpo on your daily fantasy team that day. He’s going to be a man on a mission.
