PHOENIX SUNS

Suns fans count to 12 seconds before Antetokounmpo shoots free throws

Jul 6, 2021, 6:31 PM | Updated: 11:50 pm

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks takes a free-throw shot against the Phoenix Suns d...

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks takes a free-throw shot against the Phoenix Suns during the NBA game at Phoenix Suns Arena on February 10, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Bucks 125-124. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Phoenix Suns Arena showed just how loud it can get within the first 15 seconds of Tuesday night’s Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

After the opening possession resulted in Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo getting fouled on an alley-oop attempt, the Greek Freak headed to the free throw line for the first time in the series.

It’s almost become a theme song while Antetokounmpo takes his time at the charity stripe during road games.

The arena loudly counted up to 12 seconds on both of his free throw attempts.

“Of course, 20,000 people yelling, ‘One, two, three, four,’ — you notice that,” Antetokounmpo said of the crowd’s counting.

“But as I said, I’ve learned to embrace it. Like I know it’s not going to stop. At the end of the day when it keeps going, it fades away. There are times that the first free throw I hear it but the fifth one, sixth one, I’m not hearing no more and I’m just focusing on what I’ve got to do and my routine.”

Per NBA rules, a player only has 10 seconds from the time he receives the ball to attempt a shot.

Antetokounmpo split both of his free throws in his first attempt.

The Greek Freak also split his next two shots from the charity stripe, which Suns fans also let him know took 12 seconds to shoot.

He finished the night 7-of-12 from the free throw line.

Phoenix held on to beat Milwaukee 118-105 to take a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals.

Game 2 is set for Thursday night at Phoenix Suns Arena, with tip-off scheduled for 6 p.m.

Catch all the action on 98.7 Arizona’s Suns Station.

Phoenix Suns fans pose for a selfie prior to game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Fans cheer prior to game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, Pool) Milwaukee Bucks forward P.J. Tucker (17) reacts as he is called for a foul on Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo warms up prior to Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) gets fouled by Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder, second from left, as Suns forward Mikal Bridges, left, looks on during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, gabs a rebound as Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges, right, arrives late during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges dishes off as Milwaukee Bucks forward P.J. Tucker (17) defends during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) looks for a call during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. 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(AP Photo/Matt York) Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (15) drives as Milwaukee Bucks guard Jeff Teague falls during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) Milwaukee Bucks forward P.J. Tucker (17) scores as Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder, back left, Bucks center Bobby Portis, front left, and Suns forward Mikal Bridges, right, look on during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Milwaukee Bucks fans, front left, are surrounded by cheering Phoenix Suns fans during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker warms up prior to game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. 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Franklin) Phoenix Suns fans participate in festivities prior to Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne, right, steals the ball from Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) as forward Cameron Johnson (23) looks on during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) Fans cheer as the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns compete during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker lies on the court after an offensive foul called against him during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) knocks the ball away from Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) shoots under Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) The Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns stand for the national anthem prior to Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul lies on the court after being fouled by Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez, left, as forward Mikal Bridges (25) looks on during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots over Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez, left, during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks to pass as Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23)defends during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks as Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig, right, looks on during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, Pool) Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) pumps his fists after a basket against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) dunks against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton, front left, gets stopped by Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, left, Suns center Deandre Ayton, second from right, and Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) 
              Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) drives pst Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (21) during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
            Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, left, has the ball tipped away by Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. The Suns defeated the Bucks 118-105. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) 
              Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez rebounds as Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, right, looks on during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, Pool)
            Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer argues with officials during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. The Suns defeated the Bucks 118-105. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, left, shoots a 3-pointer over Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton (24) during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. The Suns defeated the Bucks 118-105. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) greets guard Chris Paul, left, after Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. The Suns won 118-105. (AP Photo/Matt York) Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker (1) and Chris Paul (3) hug after Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. The Suns defeated the Bucks 118-105. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) scores as Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) and Bucks guard Jrue Holiday, left, look on during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker drives as Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis, left, defends during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (15) scores as he gets past Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) and Bucks guard Jrue Holiday, left, during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. The Suns defeated the Bucks 118-105. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Phoenix Suns fans cheer on their team during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. The Suns defeated the Bucks 118-105. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) passes the ball to Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. The Suns defeated the Bucks 118-105. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) greets center Deandre Ayton (22) after Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. The Suns won 118-105. (AP Photo/Matt York) Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) shoots over Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton (24) during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. The Suns defeated the Bucks 118-105. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) greets guard Chris Paul, left, after Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. The Suns won 118-105. (AP Photo/Matt York) Milwaukee Bucks forward P.J. Tucker (17) battles with Phoenix Suns forward Frank Kaminsky (8) for a loose ball as Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) looks on during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. The Suns defeated the Bucks 118-105. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Phoenix Suns fans cheer on Suns guard Chris Paul (3) after he made a 3-pointer against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams talks to his assistant coaches during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. The Suns defeated the Bucks 118-105. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder, right, gets off a shot as Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) defends during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne celebrates his made 3-pointer against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. The Suns defeated the Bucks 118-105. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) and Suns forward Mikal Bridges, right, run down the court after a Suns score against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Phoenix Suns' Cameron Payne (15) shoots over Milwaukee Bucks' Pat Connaughton (24) during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (Christian Petersen/Pool Photo via AP)

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