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Eric Bledsoe’s lob to Giannis Antetokounmpo shows why the Bucks traded for him

It’s only their first game together!

by Matt Ellentuck

The Bucks traded for Eric Bledsoe for a ton of reasons, but none more than to be the co-star Giannis Antetokounmpo desperately needs for his team to stay relevant in the playoffs. Less than a game into his debut, the two are finding chemistry already.

Bledsoe’s work life is going to get a lot more fun playing next to Giannis.

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