Before Saturday’s Leagues Cup final loss to Inter Miami, Milwaukee Bucks star and minority owner Giannis Antetokounmpo made light of Lionel Messi by dressing like the player’s main rival, Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Before the championship game, Antetokounmpo, who is six feet eleven, was a sight to behold. He scored a free throw from almost thirty yards out and participated in media interviews.

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Antetokounmpo performed the Ronaldo-popularized pirouetting “SIU” celebration to commemorate his spontaneous goal. Messi’s response was not captured by cameras, but Thanasis, Antetoukounmpo’s brother and teammate, laughed in response.

Before the game against Lionel Messi in Miami, Giannis Antetokounmpo hit Ronaldo’s iconic celebration – Sports Illustrated

Prior to the shootout defeat, Antetokounmpo told Apple TV, “It’s been an amazing experience.”

I haven’t had as much time to appreciate it because of the season and my hectic schedule with my kids, my workout regimen, and my quest for improvement, but I was only able to attend this game with my younger brother because it was the only one I could find time for.

“I’m happy to be here and to be at a game this important,” he said again. One of the greatest players to ever play this game, Lionel Messi, is playing against us. This will likely be the first time in my life that I support the opposition. So, Nashville, this one is going to be won.

Giannis Antetokounmpo responds to Inter Miami’s championship loss vs Nashville SC | Yardbarker

‘Didn’t get the results we wanted but what a beautiful environment, @NashvilleSC we will be back stronger and better than before,’ tweeted Antetokounmpo in response to Nashville SC supporters.