Israel's Coach Says 'You'll Need an M-16' to Contain Giannis Before Greece Showdown

Israel's national basketball coach Ariel Beit-Halahmy made a controversial joke when asked about defending against Greek star Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of their Round of 16 match, suggesting "You'd need an M-16" to stop him.

Following the remark, the team's staff attempted to prevent it from being published, indicating concerns over its appropriateness and potential backlash.