Which Milwaukee Bucks Player Elbowed Pacers GM Chad Buchanan in the Ribs Causing a Potentially Serious Injury?

The NBA is investigating a heated incident that occurred after the game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, where a Bucks player allegedly elbowed Pacers general manager Chad Buchanan in the ribs.

Which Bucks Player Hit Pacers GM Chad Buchanan in the Ribs During Giannis’ Game Ball Theft Incident?

The altercation started when the Pacers left the court with the game ball, which belonged to Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had scored a career-high 64 points in a losing effort. Antetokounmpo was visibly upset and chased the Pacers into their locker room, followed by some of his teammates.

The cameras did not capture what happened inside the locker room, but according to Pacers coach Rick Carlisle, a Bucks player elbowed Buchanan in the ribs, causing him to suffer a bruise and possibly more damage. Carlisle did not reveal the identity of the player, but insinuated that the league was looking into the matter, and would know who it was upon investigating.

Some people on social media are speculating it might have Giannis’ brother Thanasis who elbowed Pacers GM, but there is no proof of that at the moment.

Carlisle also defended his team’s decision to take the game ball, saying that it was not meant to disrespect Antetokounmpo, but rather to celebrate the first points of one of their rookies, who had played well in the game. He insinuated that the Pacers were willing to return the ball to Antetokounmpo and get a second game ball, but the situation escalated quickly.

Honestly, it seems like he was doing a lot of capping. The real reason they took Giannis’ game ball might have had something to do with what happened in the first quarter.

Did Giannis Antetokounmpo Elbow Pacers GM Chad Buchanan in the Ribs?

Antetokounmpo, on the other hand, denied any involvement in the elbowing incident, and said that he did not see who did it. He said that he was just frustrated and wanted to get his game ball back, which he considered a personal achievement. He was planning to give the game ball to his mom.

He said the Pacers, should have given him the ball without any hassle out of respect. It’s clear he felt an unwritten rule was broken, but Giannis wasn’t the person who elbowed Chad Buchanan, but he still good get suspended.

The game between the Bucks and the Pacers was a highly competitive and emotional one, as both teams had a history of rivalry and animosity. The Pacers had defeated the Bucks in the in-season tournament few weeks ago, and the Bucks were seeking revenge. The game was close and intense, but Giannis put up 26 points in the fourth quarter on his way to 64 points.

The NBA has not yet announced any disciplinary actions or fines for the players or the teams involved in the locker room scuffle, but it is expected that they will do so soon. The incident has sparked a lot of debate and controversy among fans and analysts, who have different opinions on who was at fault and what should be done.

Will the Bucks player who elbowed Pacers GM Chad Buchanan get suspended, or face a lawsuit? Will Giannis be looking at a possible suspension for inciting this situation? The NBA has been real sensitive lately, so don’t be surprised if they lay the hammer down on the Bucks.

Hopefully this doesn’t turn into a situation where a Bucks player is facing assault charges from the Pacers GM, over a situation related to a lone basketball. If that happens Giannis might need to think about paying his teammate’s legal fees, especially if the person was his brother.