One more… peak for him Giannis Antetokounmpo!
As usual, every year a few days before the start of the regular season NBAseveral US sports sites publish their estimates of the top basketball players of the year.
So according to the ratings of the leading sports site, ESPNthe “Greek Freak” is currently the best athlete of the magical world of the NBA!
The Greek superstar of the Milwaukee Bucks was placed at No. 1 of the relevant listleaving behind him in second place last year’s champion and MVP of the finals, Nikola Jokic, with regular season MVP Joel Embiid rounding out the podium.
Specifically, the ESPN article mentions features about the 29-year-old forward: “Even if Antetokounmpo’s productivity changes with Lillard’s presence, Giannis will remain one of the league’s most dominant forces. Lillard could more easily open up Antetokounmpo’s game, creating a duo so dangerous that it could rival the legendary duo of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal on the Los Angeles Lakers.”
ESPN’s Top Ten:
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo
2. Nikola Jokic
3. Joel Embiid
4. Luka Doncic
5. Steph Curry
6. Jayson Tatum
7. Kevin Durant
8. Cy Giglios-Alexander
9. LeBron James
10. Anthony Davis
Source: Sport Fm
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