Bucks’ Giannis on Missing Time with COVID-19: ‘Selfishly, I Think I Needed the Break’ | Bleacher Report

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Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo confirmed he tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month while speaking with reporters following Saturday’s 117-113 win over the Boston Celtics.

And while he missed playing, the reigning NBA Finals MVP acknowledged he may have needed the time off.

“I’m not going to lie: I enjoyed it,” Antetokounmpo said, per ESPN’s Jamal Collier. “Selfishly, I think I needed the break….