But Chris Paul is a king antagonizer and has long held a reputation as a downright dirty player. So on Friday night, when Giannis felt Paul had a -- shall we say -- extra hand in Antetokounmpo ending up on the floor after a spin move in the lane, he had some choice words for the Spurs point guard.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Chris Paul are each legendary talents from differential generations. The two superstars have crossed paths many times, including in the 2021 NBA Finals when Antetokounmpo’s Milwaukee Bucks erased a 2-0 series lead by Paul’s Phoenix Suns to win the championship.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was left furious after a foul by Chris Paul sent him sprawling during the fourth quarter of his Milwaukee Bucks’ 144-118 defeat against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday.