Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the 2025 All-Star game due to an injury to his Calf.
Milwaukee Bucks star player Giannis Antetokounmpo will have to be out of action for a while.
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Due to a minor calf strain, Antetokounmpo will be out for a significant time.
The injury also means that Antetokounmpo will also miss next weekend's All-Star game in San Francisco.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo injured
Shams Charania shared the news about the state of the injury on social media.
He said, "Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be sidelined through the next week due to a mild calf strain and will miss the NBA All-Star Game next Sunday, sources tell ESPN.
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"Antetokounmpo, out since Feb. 2, is expected to return to action shortly after All-Star break."
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Although this is undoubtedly a setback for the Bucks, however, it appears that he escaped any extremely serious injuries.
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However, the star will miss the Bucks' key run of games leading up to the All-Star game.
Antetokounmpo should receive an update shortly, but for the time being, the club will have to continue without him.
Before the All-Star break, Milwaukee will play three games: the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Golden State Warriors.