Beverley joined the Bucks in the middle of their chaotic season

GIANNIS Antetokounmpo has left NBA fans in hysterics with the choice of words the Milwaukee Bucks star used to praise Patrick Beverley.

The veteran guard joined the Bucks in a midseason trade with the Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA fans were left in hysterics by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s praise for Milwaukee Bucks teammate Patrick BeverleyCredit: X/ClutchPoints

Beverley was traded to the Bucks from the Philadelphia 76ers last monthCredit: Getty

The Greek forward discussed teaming up with the outspoken NBA guard as opposed to playing against him.

And he said what many had about Beverley in the past — but the words Antetokounmpo used made the quote go viral.

“He’s one of those guys that — sorry for my language — that you say, ‘he’s an a-hole,'” the Bucks star said after Sunday’s 124-117 win over the LA Clippers.

“But when he plays on your team, like, ‘That’s my a-hole.’ You know

“And I love him. We love playing with him. He’s a leader, he knows how to play the game. He’s a winner.”

And NBA fans laughed at the comment on social media.

“No higher praise for a teammate!” one wrote.

“Immaculate vibes,” another added.

“Bruh WHAAAT????” a third said.

“Quote of the year for sure,” one wrote.

Milwaukee is having a rollercoaster of a season, which saw Doc Rivers replace Adrian Griffin as head coach in January.
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The Bucks went 3-7 in the lead-up to the All-Star break before recording a six-game winning streak when the league resumed.

Last week, they lost back-to-back clashes with the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers and then got back in the win column with a victory over the Clippers.