Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Probable Again, Because Of Course He Is
Underdog NBA tweeted: 'Giannis Antetokounmpo (wrist) listed probable for Wednesday.'
The NBA injury report is mostly a work of fiction, and nobody proves that better than . Underdog NBA dropped the news that the superstar is officially listed as probable for Wednesday with a wrist issue, which is basically the league's way of saying he is definitely going to play.
At this point in his career, the probable tag for Giannis is like the check engine light on a 2008 Honda Civic. It is always glowing, you completely ignore it, and the machine still easily hits 90 miles per hour on the highway without making a weird noise.
If you need proof that a questionable wrist is not slowing him down, just look at the box scores. He is currently averaging a casual 28.4 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. He just finished dropping 30 points and 12 boards in his last outing, proving that whatever bumps and bruises he picks up are mostly just decorative.
For anyone staring at their fantasy basketball lineups or looking at Wednesday player props, this is not the time to panic. Sportsbooks have priced in the daily Giannis injury scare for years, so do not expect the lines to shift just because his wrist is a little sore.
A quick glance at his injury history shows a guy who has been listed with everything from patella tendinopathy to calf soreness to a random tooth issue over the years. He treats the medical report like a sign-in sheet, showing up just to let everyone know he is in the building before dominating the paint.
Expect the Heat forward to be on the floor Wednesday night doing exactly what he always does. He will likely bulldoze his way to another double-double, ice the wrist after the final buzzer, and be listed as probable for Friday with a completely different minor ailment.