It has been the giant duel of the NBA for several years: Giannis Antetokounmpo against LeBron James (the NBA Christmas games are terminated).
Two times in a row Antetokounmpo was recently voted Most Valuable Player of the League (MVP). For a championship, however, it was not enough for the Greek. Instead, old master James recently secured the title with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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This is another reason why the Greek freak from the Milwaukee Bucks is not on the same level as his adversary.
Who is better: LeBron or Giannis?
“LeBron is of course a great opponent and I want to beat him. He’s the best player in the world at the moment. It doesn’t matter who the MVP is. He’s the best,” the Greek paid homage to his opponents at the Greek broadcaster Cosmote TV.
The superstar recalled the beginning of his career: “I looked up at LeBron. He was to me like Jordan was to everyone else.”
Even today, the 25-year-old orientates himself towards his opponent – also on a human level. “He’s been part of the NBA for 17 years. And he’s never heard anything negative about LeBron. He’s never done anything wrong.”
“Greek Freak” dreams of superstar colleagues
Giannis now wants to imitate him – and definitely become a champion.
A decisive phase is therefore approaching in Antetokounmpo’s career.
The NBA teams are waiting for his decision to extend his contract. If the Greek leaves his Milwaukee Bucks at the end of the coming season after the working paper has expired, it triggers a quake.
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Now the MVP let it be known that he would like to play in a team with other superstars. Previously there were rumors that the Greek Freak wanted to be the undisputed leader of his team.
“If LeBron, Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis had come to Milwaukee, I wouldn’t have had a problem with that. I don’t care if I’m the first, second or third name because I want to win.”
Antetokounmpo: Retirement at 45 is possible
He underlined that a few sentences later in the conversation. “When I was 18 or 19, I may not have understood what you have to do to win. But now I’m 25 and I want to win.”
And the exceptional player added: “When I retire, people will remember it. And if I got LeBron, Durant or Davis on my side, I wouldn’t mind at all. I don’t care if I’m at the top of the team.” am. “
Antetokounmpo also announced that they want to play for a very long time. “I won’t stop playing until I get what I want. I want an NBA championship. I can keep playing until I’m 45.”
Of course, LeBron James is the role model in this area too. He still dominates the league at almost 36 years of age.
