Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the hoop during the second quarter against Bobby Portis #1 of the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. Credit: Jim McIsaac
The pregame introductions at Madison Square Garden are normally reserved for wild, optimistic cheers for the Knicks and subdued boos for the visiting team. But when Giannis Antetokounmpo was introduced the crowd erupted in loud cheers.
Granted, the crowd was littered with Antetokounmpo jerseys, fans of the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player filling the Garden to get a glimpse of the player who might be the favorite to repeat as MVP.