Antetokounmpo: “Turner hated me, I didn’t like him either, but we’ll figure it out”

Satisfied with the Bucks’ victory over the Wizards and optimistic about his team’s prospects, Giannis Antetokounmpo presented himself.

“Our team is incredible. He has a lot of players who can create and shoot, there are a lot of threats and that makes it easier for all of us. Not all teams need to have 2-3 All Stars, we have seen many such teams not be successful. I like that we have a lot of new players and as we get better and everyone understands their role we will have a better run“, emphasized the 30-year-old superstar.

As for his coexistence with Miles Turner, he replied with humor: “Chemistry will come with Turner, it’s natural. We’ve only played two games together. Six months ago he… hated me, although hate is a strong word. I didn’t like him either (laughs). But it takes time, he is a very good player with a tough character and we will find it. It’s only a matter of time, not only to get right with Miles, but with the whole team“, he stated.

Finally, about meeting Khris Middleton, who until last year were teammates throughout their Bucks careers? “He is in his 14th season in the NBA and still playing very well and very smart. It was strange facing him. But that’s how this job is. I beat him twice, he beat me once with the USA at the 2019 Worlds. I beat him 2-1, that’s what I’m counting now (laughs)“, he pointed out.