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Giannis Says He Stopped Purse Snatching at Grocery Store, Then Played With a Black Eye

Reporting rests on his postgame retelling and a Bucks social post without police confirmation.

Overview

  • He told reporters he confronted a would-be purse snatcher at a Pick'n Save, was elbowed in the eye, and ended up with a visible black eye.
  • He said he subdued the man, returned the purse to the woman, paid for her groceries, and that police later took the suspect into custody.
  • The Milwaukee Bucks’ official X account amplified the anecdote with a post referencing the story.
  • Later the same day, he logged 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists against the Kings in a game the Bucks lost.
  • ClutchPoints characterized his recounting as delivered in a joking tone, underscoring that details have not been independently verified.