UFC superstar Conor McGregor had a lighthearted moment with NBA player Brook Lopez during the Milwaukee Bucks matchup against the Utah Jazz. In the second quarter, McGregor spotted the towering 7-foot-1 Lopez on the Bucks' bench and struck up a conversation.
Curious about his height, McGregor asked Lopez to stand, leading to a friendly staredown between the two, much to the amusement of fans. The video of the same went viral on social media
After the Bucks' 125-10 victory, Lopez shared his take on the encounter. "He asked how tall I was, so I told him. Then he asked me to stand up, and I knew I had to size him up. I’ve seen face-offs before, so I had to play along," he said with a smile.
Joking about the idea of stepping into the octagon, Lopez admitted he had no fighting experience and would rely on teammate Damian Lillard for guidance. Lillard, known for his love of boxing and occasional UFC training, could help him navigate the fight game.
Antetokounmpo, Lillard help Milwaukee Bucks Register Emphatic win
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard each scored 35 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 125-110 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Milwaukee shot a blistering 60.5 percent from the field. In a rare occurrence, the Bucks' field-goal percentage eclipsed their free-throw percentage .
Antetokounmpo also had 18 rebounds and seven assists, powering the Bucks to their ninth victory in 11 games. Lillard added eight assists, and Khris Middleton provided 22 points off the bench.
Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 19 points and nine rebounds. Collin Sexton scored 19 and Brice Sensabaugh finished with 17, including five 3-pointers. Jordan Clarkson made four 3s and finished with 13 points and five assists after missing 10 games due to left plantar fasciitis.
