Giannis explains ladder incident; 76ers' Harrell sheds light on argument

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Giannis Antetokounmpo's frustrating night at the charity stripe continued after the Milwaukee Bucks' loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, as the superstar pushed a 12-foot ladder out of his way following an argument with a Wells Fargo Center employee.

Antetokounmpo was practicing free throws after a 4-of-15 performance from the line in Milwaukee's 110-102 loss. An arena worker moved a ladder in front of the hoop Antetokounmpo was using during a break in his shooting, evidently aggravating the two-time MVP.

"I never try to disrespect anyone, in any way, shape, or form. I feel like today was just (an) unfortunate event that took place," Antetokounmpo told reporters, according to The Athletic's Joe Vardon. "I think people did not respect the fact that sometimes players want to get some extra work in.

"I think it's unprofessional to kick somebody off the court or take the ball or whatever the case might be. Or put the ladder in front of somebody while he's trying to do his job. We get paid to do this. They didn't just pick us. We get paid."

Antetokounmpo, 27, was also seen arguing with 76ers reserve Montrezl Harrell. The former Sixth Man of the Year took the ball Antetokounmpo was using for practice and refused to give it back, prompting a verbal exchange.

"This isn't f------ Milwaukee," Harrell told Antetokounmpo, according to Vardon. "Get that shit out of there."

The 28-year-old later explained his side of the story on social media.

The Bucks and 76ers have split their first two meetings this season. Their remaining two matchups will take place at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum, with the first of those on March 4.