On November 11, the Bucks defeated the Mavericks 116-114. At the end of the fourth quarter of the game, Antetokounmpo hit a long-range three-pointer. Antetokounmpo said it was a small "revenge" against Kidd.

In his early years, when Kidd coached Antetokounmpo, he suggested that Antetokounmpo reduce his three-point shots and focus on low-post offense, organizing teammates and finding offensive angles.

Antetokounmpo said after the game: "That ball was for Kidd. When I was young, he told me not to shoot three-pointers, but to learn to find angles, pass the ball to teammates, and play in the low post. He helped me a lot, but I feel that he also deprived me of some when I was young. Offensive means. So when I made the shot, I said, 'This is for you, because you tortured me. '" Despite the constant teasing, Antetokounmpo also praised Kidd's ability to develop young players and predicted that Kidd would have the same impact on Flagg. Antetokounmpo smiled and said: "Kidd is very good. He helped me a lot and is one of my mentors. He told me how to work and lead the team. If you look at his guidance to Doncic, I think he will do the same to Flagg."

This season, Antetokounmpo averaged 33.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game, shooting 62.9% from the field and 50% from the three-point range.