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- Collier covers the Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls and the Midwest region of the NBA, including stories such as Minnesota's iconic jersey swap between Anthony Edwards and Justin Jefferson.
- He has been at ESPN since Sept.
- 2021 and previously covered the Bulls for the Chicago Tribune.
- You can reach out to Jamal on @JamalCollier or via email Jamal. Collier@espn. com. Multiple AuthorsEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMILWAUKEE -- Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo acknowledged that he felt rusty during Monday night's 108-81 loss to the Boston Celtics, his first game in more than five weeks after straining his right calf, but following the longest injury-related absence of his career, Antetokounmpo said he didn't take being back on the court for granted. Antetokounmpo racked up 19 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists in the defeat."I'm just happy that I'm on the court," he said after Monday's game.
- "It doesn't matter if I play 18 minutes, 20 minutes, 22, whatever, I'm just happy that I'm out there.