Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo gets a technical after an abrupt reaction to Josh Giddey

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks becomes technical after an abrupt outburst toward Josh Giddey

This time, Giannis Antetokounmpo was called for a second technical foul. In the Milwaukee Bucks’ preseason game against the Chicago Bulls, he was awarded the early technical. Antetokounmpo bound Bulls guard Josh Giddey’s arms after he attempted a powerful block but was unsuccessful. Giannis retaliated by thrashing his arms, trying to break free and get away from Giddey. His reaction must have seemed extreme to the referees.

LeBron James received a technical last week while playing for the Bucks after getting tangled up with Giannis and Bobby Portis during a drive to the basket. After hearing the whistle, LBJ complained to the referees.

Maybe the NBA officials are using technical fouls early on to set the tone and keep the big names behave appropriately?