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Today's case file is Giannis Antetokounmpo, whose size, length, and versatile skills truly makes him a freak of nature. He's a future first ballot Hall of Famer and will go down as one of the best forwards to play the game. Before I continue, visit rdxsports.com and become a part of Team RDX. Get the latest on martial arts and fitness gear at a 10% discount.
Team: Milwaukee Bucks
Position: Power Forward
HT: 6-11 WT: 243
Nationality: Nigerian-Greek
Credentials:
NBA Champion (2021)
NBA Finals MVP (2021)
2x NBA MVP (2019, 2020)
7x All-NBA
7x All-Star
Defensive Player of the Year (2020)
5x NBA All-Defensive Team
NBA 75th Anniversary Team
Strengths:
-Two-way player
-Team player
-Versatile, rangy
-Great ball handler
-Good passer
-Aggressive driving to the basket
-Absorbs contact and finishes strong
-Good face-up game
-Excellent rebounder
-Good rim protector
-Developing some low post moves
Weaknesses:
-Not a great shooter, particularly from beyond the arc
-Subpar at best free throw shooter
Final Analysis:
Giannis, for the most part, is a nightmare to guard. He's one of the most versatile, rangy players in the league. He plays on both ends; he handles the ball almost like a guard, and with his size, speed, aggression, and athleticism, he's tough to stop once he gets going towards the basket.
He fills up a stat sheet; along with the ability to score, he's a good passer and an excellent rebounder. He usually gets or least flirts with triple doubles. His low post game still needs work, but he is developing some low post moves.
His range, length, and athleticism makes him able to guard multiple positions. While he's not a Myles Turner type of shot blocker, he does a good job protecting the rim, contesting, and altering shots.
He's not a good shooter, particularly from beyond the arc, which enables defenders to take the paint away from him and force him to become a jump shooter, which is easier said than done. He's also not that good at the stripe, which is funny because his free throw percentage was better when was an up-and-coming player versus today.
Giannis has come long a way from when he first came in the league, developing his body as well as his game, and has developed to be not only one of the best players at his position, but in the league. If he develops a respectable jump shot, he's going to be a more dangerous player than he already is.
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