Giannis Antetokounmpo stronger than Jordan in this sector according to Barkley

Charles Barkley is never the last to make shattering statements. The comparison he just made between Giannis Antetokounmpo – as well as Russell Westbrook – and Michael Jordan is further proof.

The usual set of TNT made its debrief after the big correction inflicted by the Milwaukee Bucks on the Hawks in Game 2. A match in which Giannis Antetokounmpo to accumulate 25 pts, 9 rbds and 6 pds in less than 30 minutes.

Kenny Smith was explaining how the Greek is a rare player in the way he reacts when he’s not playing well:

“When I see him, he’s one of the few superstars in this league who, when he’s playing badly, plays even harder. Not always better, but he’s playing harder. And his energy always gets higher when he feels like he or his team hasn’t done something right. (…) I never saw a lack of effort in him. Russell Westbrook is the only other guy… ”

Charles Barkley continued on the same theme:

“He’s the tall version of Russell Westbrook. Russell Westbrook and Giannis play harder than any other player in the NBA. Every night, they give their maximum effort.

I can’t even think of someone in my day who gives so much maximum effort like them. “

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Kenny Smith suggested the name of Michael Jordan. The Chicago Bulls icon was indeed renowned for his intensity and toughness.

“Not at the level of Giannis,” replied Charles Barkley. “Michael is the greatest, but the level of excellence …”

Unfortunately, Chuck got interrupted. As often by journalists when a consultant launches into something interesting … Anyway.

This type of comparison is difficult to make, especially since the effort and the intensity are only measurable by the perception of each one. But we cannot accuse Charles Barkley of not being a huge defender of Jordan.

So it doesn’t matter who plays the hardest every night. The very fact that he makes these remarks is indicative of the insane intensity that Giannis Antetokounmpo and Russell Westbrook put on a pitch.

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