Giannis Antetokounmpo Calls New Bucks HC Mike Budenholzer ‘A Great Coach’ | Bleacher Report

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Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo said Thursday he’s “excited” to play for new head coach Mike Budenholzer.

Ian Begley of ESPN.com passed along comments the Greek Freak made on ESPN’s NBA Draft Combine show about his discussion with the former Atlanta Hawks coach before Milwaukee announced his hiring Thursday.

“He’s a great coach. He was the Coach of the Year in the 2015-2016 season,”…