The Milwaukee Bucks secured a 112-103 win over the Chicago Bulls last night in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s first game back from an extended absence. Drama quickly followed, as a late-game dunk set off a huge altercation in the closing moments. Leaked footage from the YouTube channel ‘Legendz’ has since revealed new details about what was said before and during the incident.
After throwing down several dunks in the second quarter, Antetokounmpo reportedly shouted to the crowd, “I’m f*****g back, n***a.” The remark highlighted just how fired up and intense the Greek Freak was throughout the game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo returned last night after missing eight games with a right calf strain, a stretch in which the Bucks lost six times and fell to 12-19 before the matchup against the Bulls.
The Greek Freak aimed to make a bold comeback and energize his team amid the tough stretch that they were facing. With 10 seconds left, and the win secured Giannis attacked the rim with a vicious windmill slam pushing the Bucks’ lead to 110-103.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s late game dunk against the Bulls
Dec 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) goes up for a dunk against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
In basketball, there’s an unspoken rule that when opponents stop defending and the outcome feels decided, players ease up. Antetokounmpo chose to defy that expectation.
Bulls center Nikola Vucevic repeatedly shouted, “Don’t do that, bro, don’t do that,” toward Antetokounmpo after his dunk. The Greek superstar just shrugged it off, responding, “I don’t care, I don’t care,” while walking away with a smirk.
Dec 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defends Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
After the game, Bulls players like Nikola Vucevic directed pointed remarks at Antetokounmpo. “I’m assuming Giannis was mad about that report that came out the Bulls didn’t want to trade for him,” Vucevic said after the game, referencing the swirling trade rumors involving the Greek superstar.
Antetokounmpo came back against the Bulls on a minutes restriction, delivering 29 points, eight rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block in just 25 minutes. The Bucks improved to 13-19 with the win and will take on the Hornets Monday night.