Giannis Antetokounmpo Dunks “Beau Kittredge Style”

February 6, 2018 by Simon Pollock in Livewire with 0 comments

Ben Dowsett, deputy editor at Basketball Insiders and credentialed NBA reporter covering the Utah Jazz, had this reaction while watching Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo put down a massive alley-oop during a game against the New York Knicks.

Dowsett Tweet

Here’s the play itself, featuring the 6’11” Antetokounmpo launching himself over New York Knicks guard Tim Hardaway Jr, who is 6’6″.

Giannis Dunk Video

Take a closer look.

Giannis Tweet #2

Dowsett’s comment is a reference to Kittredge’s first giant leap into the world of ultimate stardom. Or, at least the first one that was caught on video. In it, Kittredge launches himself over a defender chasing after a huck for Colorado Mamabird. Take a trip down memory lane and relive the play that inspired the tweet:

Beau Kittredge Jumps Over A Guy