Shen Jing once said, "Antetokounmpo is not a good passer." After the third and fourth finals, Antetokounmpo responded: "Go and check out my highlights, and then ask if I am a good passer."

As Antetokounmpo's coach, Greek head coach Spanoris said at the press conference: "Shen Jing is just a child, and he is not qualified to evaluate Antetokounmpo."