Carmelo Anthony fires back at Doc Rivers over Giannis Antetokounmpo criticism

On the latest episode of 7 PM In Brooklyn, Carmelo Anthony addressed Doc Rivers' recent criticism of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Rivers had questioned Antetokounmpo's basketball IQ and claimed the two-time MVP relies solely on driving to the basket for scoring. Responding to the remarks, Anthony defended Giannis' playing style, emphasizing that his relentless, physical approach is not a weakness but a defining characteristic of his game.

"That is Giannis' game," Anthony stated, "It's relentless. It's going at you, it's physical, it's powerful. It's not a shot at him to say it's no finesse." Despite the challenges of sharing the court with Antetokounmpo, Anthony acknowledged that the Bucks star's unique style is a significant part of his appeal. "Yes, it's very difficult to be out there with Giannis," he admitted, "You have to be a certain type of player to be on the court with Giannis.

That's not a secret. Giannis is doing what he did when he won a championship. That's why we love Giannis." Anthony also drew parallels to other controversial players like Russell Westbrook, suggesting that criticism is often dismissed once a player has proven their worth.