Apr 22, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) defends during game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Giannis Antetokounmpo takes a lot of free throws. He has now led the NBA in free throws per game three years in a row, and that wouldn't be especially notable outside of a gameplay context were it not for one of Antetokounmpo's more annoying habits: He takes forever to shoot.

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