Thanasis Antetokounmpo's Return to the Court
Thanasis Antetokounmpo has overcome a major roadblock after just two preseason games, returning to contribute to the Milwaukee Bucks after recovering from an injury.
The Bucks re-signed Thanasis to a one-year contract, envisioning a benchwarmer role for the 33-year-old. Despite coming off a torn Achilles that sidelined him last year, he appears fully healthy now.
Thanasis' value to the Bucks lies in his veteran leadership in the locker room and on the bench. However, he has also demonstrated his ability to provide on-court value. In a preseason game against the Pistons, Thanasis entered the game for the final six minutes, bringing an energetic spark.
The energy level of the on-court lineup and the investment of the starters on the bench visibly changed when Thanasis checked in.
Author's summary: Thanasis Antetokounmpo returns to court after injury.