Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is the type of player who gives his all every time he steps on the court, and his approach to the game just gained a up-to-date fan.
The fan is none other than Julius Erving, as the former Philadelphia 76ers star revealed a touching moment between him and the Greek freak during last year’s NBA All-Star Game, which he attended.
“One guy came up to me. I was sitting next to the court. He came up to me and asked, “Did I play hard enough?” Do you know who it was? (Giannis) Antetokounmpo” Erving recounted an interview last week at the African-American Museum of Southern Arizona.
“He tried to push them out of there. I don’t think he knows how not to play hard because he’s a really great player. He came over and I said, “Bro, I’m proud of you.” But the rest…” he added.
Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is the ninth selection to the NBA All-Star
Giannis Antetokounmpo made his ninth consecutive NBA All-Star nod after dominating the voting. The Greek Freak becomes a starter in the Eastern Conference alongside Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks, and Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
He recently helped the Milwaukee Bucks win, among others: 125-96 victory over Miami Heatrecorded 25 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and three blocks while shooting 10 of 18 from the field.
Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.4 blocks on 60.3% shooting from the field in 36 starts.
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