Satirical Story: Giannis Antetokounmpo Wakes Up 3-Foot-2
By
The Onion Staff
Sat on the counter overnight. Well past its best.
Summary
This is a satirical piece about NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo waking up to discover he has shrunk from his normal 6-foot-11 height to just 3-foot-2, causing him to panic about how he'll play in the Bucks' season opener. The article uses absurd humor to depict the basketball player's reaction to his sudden diminutive size.
Key quotes
· 3 pulled"Oh, no, this is bad—this is really, really bad"
"This is the worst thing that could've happened to me, and at the worst possible time!"
"I was 6-foot-11 whe"
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