Confident that he can do even greater things in the future, Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared in an interview with Athletic.
The Greek Freak talked about his situation this year and his presence in the recent Eurobasket, while also referring to the big goal he has set.
For her his state of play this yearhe said: “If I think I’m better this year? 100% If I think I’ve proven it? No! In any case, it’s very scary for me because every time I come home, I’m monologuing “shhh! I know I can do more”»
For his presence at EuroBasket and the m.o. of points scored: “I went to EuroBasket and was the top scorer. I finished the tournament with 29.8 pts. It’s like scoring 40 points in the NBA. In one game I scored 31 points in 17 minutes, which I had never done in my career. So you’re asking me if I think I’m better? I know I’m better. But I have to show it on the floor. You let your game do the talking. So even if I haven’t proven that I’ve improved, I shouldn’t be disappointed because I’m 28 years old. Next year I’ll be 29. And next year I might come back and be even better! It’s a long season, a really long season ahead of us. We are still halfway there. I have played in 37 matches. I’m not being arrogant, but in 37 games I have 31 ppg. I never had those averages.
I could retire right now and be happy with what I have achieved. Nobody can take anything from me! I never stole anything from anyone! I don’t owe anyone! I try not to complicate the game. It’s OK. I am always true to myself. If I think I can shoot better? For sure. And it’s crazy! I don’t shoot well and I have a career high in ppg. points. It’s crazy to me.”
As for him big goal of the season, said: “What matters is winning the championship. If I can, I will do everything in my power to help my team win. I think the sky is the limit for me. I’m always trying to improve and I won’t stop doing it. I hope to shoot better next year. Maybe even now. Maybe after the All-Star Game break, I can come back with confidence and shoot. I believe I can shoot. I really believe it! I think part of my game is the mid-range shot.”
For Kevin Durant and his return to a high level after a serious injury: “Right now Kevin Durant… At 32 years old, he’s breaking new ground. I don’t know if you can see that translating into numbers. It’s what I see. I see LeBron breaking new ground. So is Steph Curry. We have to be realistic. I said it in 2019 when I won my first MVP. I said I was at 60% of what I think I can achieve. I didn’t say I was playing at 60%. I never play at 60%, I always play at 10%. I meant I was only at 60% of what I can achieve! Right now I’m at 80%. I can take more steps, I really believe it. Time will tell what God has in store for me in the future.”
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