PHOENIX (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo started for the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals after being sidelined with a knee injury, but it wasn’t enough for the Bucks to beat the Suns.

The NBA Finals are set to kick off Tuesday with the Phoenix Suns taking on the Milwaukee Bucks. For 16-year NBA veteran Chris Paul, this marks the first time he's appeared in the NBA Finals.

According to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line, the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks are interested in hiring Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham.

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The Phoenix Suns have had a number of talented rim protectors suit up for the purple and orange throughout their 58 years in the NBA.