Antetokounmpo: “I always play hard, even against my wife”

In victories or defeats, like the one they experienced the Bucks from the Clippers in the mornings, Giannis Antetokounmpo always gives 100% and this, as he said, was decisive for his career.

“Playing hard, being tough is a skill. If someone doesn’t want to play hard, you can’t force them to play hard. You either have it or you don’t. I think that was something that stood out throughout my career. Every time I step on the floor, I try to do that. Whether I’m playing with older players or younger players. Either against my brothers, or against my friends, even when I play against my wife. I am honest with you. This is a skill that sets you apart from others. I always try to do that. Sometimes you can be tired, having played four matches in seven nights, but everything you have in you has to be given. I would like the youngsters to know that, because there are a lot of players in the league who are here because they play hard. Not everyone is like that. I don’t think everyone plays like that in the league, some are so talented that they get covered by it and ‘get away’. But there are those who do and thus have the ability to send their children to a private school and take care of the people they want, simply because they give it their all. Sometimes that’s the way to get into the league. That was my way“, Greek Freak pointed out.

About the loss in LA he said:We just weren’t good. We have to improve. They got points from floaters, from drives, from second chances, from offensive rebounds and of course they got points on the racket. We have to step-up and play better. We have to take on the challenge of marking the standout, saying ‘next possession, I’ll mark him, I’ll stop him’. In the worst case scenario let’s foul. After the bad start and going 2-8, which is hard to cover a hole like that, we were one of the best teams in the East. After going 2-8 I think we had the best record after the Cavaliers and Oklahoma. We have many things to improve. Then we play Utah, it’s a tough place to play in whatever situation they’re in. Either they are the best team in the league, or the worst. We must be focused“, noted the 30-year-old superstar.