The context: Silver was in an interview room in the Suns’ arena talking about injuries, a significant and unfortunate backdrop to the league’s 2021 postseason. The verdict? Yes, Antetokounmpo would, putting to the test his hyperextended left knee injured one week earlier in the conference finals. Commissioner Adam Silver thanks players and fans as he delivers opening remarks on the state of the NBA.Įven as the NBA commissioner was meeting with reporters in his traditional pre- Finals opener media availability Tuesday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks’ committee of medical staffers, coaches and player Giannis Antetokounmpo were busy determining whether the team’s two-time MVP would attempt to play in Game 1 against the Phoenix Suns.
