"The Milwaukee Bucks want to shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo for the remainder of the season after his latest injury and their postseason chances dwindled, but the two-time NBA MVP has refused the team's requests and wants to play again, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania."
"Antetokounmpo, 31, landed awkwardly after a dunk during the third quarter of Sunday's home game against the Indiana Pacers. Although he felt like he could play through the injury, the Bucks sat him for the rest of the contest."
"Antetokounmpo has missed 32 games this season, the most of his career. He has seen extended absences because of strains in his right calf. The Bucks are 11-21 without Antetokounmpo in the lineup this season and 17-19 when he plays."
Giannis Antetokounmpo sustained a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise during Sunday's game against Indiana, sidelining him for at least a week. The Bucks, currently 28-40 and 11th in the Eastern Conference with diminished playoff prospects, approached the 31-year-old about ending his season early. Antetokounmpo declined the shutdown request and expressed his desire to return to play. This injury marks his 32nd missed game this season, the most of his career, following earlier calf strains. The team's record without him stands at 11-21 compared to 17-19 with him playing.
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