“Like LeBron in his prime, he seems uninjurable; I watched his knee go sideways, he missed a week” - Nick Wright believes Giannis Antetokounmpo could end up in the GOAT conversation
Giannis Antetokounmpo has built quite the resume in his nine years in the NBA. He ended the Milwaukee Bucks’ 50-year title drought and has amassed a burgeoning trophy cabinet.
The 'Greek Freak' has already been named MVP twice and won the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2020. He has had six All-Star selections and the same number of All-NBA recognitions. Had luck held out for the Bucks, he could have achieved more last season.
Nick Wright, on the Dan Patrick Show, explained how the Bucks superstar could join the GOAT conversation in the near future:
“If Khris Middleton didn’t get hurt, the conversation we’re having right now is could Giannis enter the Jordan, LeBron, Kareem pantheon? Why couldn’t he? He’s got the MVPs, he would have two titles. I think Giannis is gonna finish his career as one of the six greatest players ever.”
He added:
“I think he’s gonna win a bunch more titles. His position is just perfect. Like LeBron in his prime, he seems uninjurable. I watched his knee go sideways, he missed a week! I thought he tore every ligament, he missed one week and then averaged 35 in the Finals. He’s brilliant on the defensive end.”
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is still in his peak
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The scary thing about Giannis Antetokounmpo is he’s only 27 years old and is still developing his game. He has averaged a double-double over the last five years and was this postseason’s leading scorer.
His 31.7 points per game in the playoffs is particularly impressive considering the Bucks didn’t have Middleton against the Boston Celtics’ top-ranked defense.
The six-time All-Star went toe-to-toe against LeBron James and Joel Embiid for the scoring title and significantly improved his playmaking. Antetokounmpo’s improved passing was evident in the playoffs when he dished a career-best 6.8 assists per game.
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His work ethic and unrelenting desire to be better could push him to the heights Nick Wright has predicted.
Dan Patrick shared Wright’s outlook on how the Greek superstar could end his playing career:
“When it’s all said and done, he’ll have a greater career than Hakeem Olajuwon, who’s one of my favorite people ever. He’ll have a better career than Larry Bird. I think he would be a better player than Tim Duncan but I don’t know if he’d be more decorated.”
How did a skinny, unknown 18-year-old from Greece turn into one of the NBA's all-time great players in just eight-plus seasons?
Giannis Antetokounmpo took time to reflect on his journey.
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