The Milwaukee Bucks at the White House | Facebook/Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks at the White House | Facebook/Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks players returned home just in time for Christmas.
"Great to be back out there with my teammates and get the win #MerryChristmas," tweeted Giannis Antekounmpo.
Donte DiVincenzo had undergone ankle surgery and after months of setback, he is finally off the bench. In the match against the Celtics on Christmas Day, he had played for the team.
"I had the mindset that I'm coming back in December and in my head, I was thinking Christmas," DiVincenzo said. "When the protocol happened, it was all part of God's plan for me. I came back (on) Christmas. I had that mindset the whole time and I just stuck by it."
He also mentioned how his physical therapist Andrew Small has been a huge support.
Even though DiVincenzo's performance against the Celtics was a bit rusty, he played 16 minutes and scored three points, and he was thrilled to be back on the court alongside the team.
However, the final question of whether he will be traded or not still remains because owing to his long absence, his previous position in the top five no longer exists.
"It was tough to be out and watch the championship run," DiVincenzo said.
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