During the Los Angeles Clippers’ 127-117 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, fans found a creative way to distract Giannis Antetokounmpo during his free throw attempts. Known for his lengthy pre-shot routine, Antetokounmpo often takes up to 10 seconds or more to release his free throws, drawing both criticism and amusement from opponents and fans alike.
Clippers fans, seated in the notorious “wall” section behind the basket, decided to capitalize on this by putting up a sign for each second Giannis took to shoot his free throws. Starting from one and going up to ten, the fans humorously displayed each sign in sequence as Giannis began his routine. The coordinated effort was a clear attempt to get into his head and disrupt his focus.
Clippers fans at The Wall are literally putting up a sign for every second that Giannis Antetokounmpo takes to shoot free throws 😂 pic.twitter.com/HbEUWGzMpj
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) January 26, 2025
Despite the fans’ best efforts, Giannis remained unfazed and managed to shoot a respectable 12 out of 15 free throws. However, the spectacle provided plenty of entertainment for the rest of the crowd, and the incident quickly went viral on social media, with many praising the creativity and dedication of the Clippers faithful.
The Clippers’ victory was led by their star players, who outdueled Giannis and Damian Lillard, securing an important win for the team.