Giannis Antetokounmpo Is The Best Two-Way Player In The League
When talking about some of the best offensive talents in the league, it is hard to overlook Giannis Antetokounmpo. When talking about some of the best defensive talents in the league, it is hard to overlook Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Whether the Bucks need a basket late in a game or a stop, Giannis is always the one to answer and what he has been doing since the All-Star break is very reminiscent of when he won back-to-back MVPs in 2019 and 2020.
Since Feb. 26, Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.1 points, 13.6 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.7 steals, 1.4 blocks and is shooting 56.3% from the floor. Plus, as mentioned before, he is now tied with Joel Embiid for the league-lead in scoring.
There is a reason the Bucks’ superstar has all of the accolades he does and it is simply because of the fact that Giannis is the best two-way player in the entire NBA.
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His ability to affect the game on offense and defense is incredible and Antetokounmpo is the reason the Bucks are the defending world champions.
Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic are terrific offensive players, but what Giannis Antetokounmpo has over them is the fact that he is just as elite defensively than he is on offense.