Giannis Antetokounmpo is coming off a career year with the Bucks, leading the team to the NBA playoffs while being named an Eastern Conference All-Star for the first time. A 6’11” point forward with a ginormous wingspan and unreal athleticism, Antetokounmpo is one of the league’s most intriguing projects to date.
He raised his averages in nearly every category last season, and is expected by many to do so again this upcoming campaign – including legendary shooting guard Kobe Bryant, who publicly issued Antetokounmpo a challenge to win Most Valuable Player:
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) August 27, 2017
At just 22 years old, Antetokounmpo is already one of the league’s premier players. He’s spent just four seasons in the NBA, but has steadily improved each year since being drafted.
Winning the Most Valuable Player award is certainly on his list of things to accomplish during his professional career. With a little motivation from Kobe Bryant and improvement from the summer, that goal could become more of a reality for Antetokounmpo this upcoming season.
Antetokounmpo averaged a career-high 22.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game last season. His 52 percent shooting mark from the floor was also a career-best.
