The NBA world is eagerly waiting to see what Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks are capable of.
If they perform as well as some people expect, the next championship trophy could be given to them.
That requires a lot of skill, which they clearly have, and a strong partnership built on friendship and respect.
Tomer Azarly captured a video of Antetokounmpo speaking about Lillard and his personality.
“He’s so quiet, doesn’t say much. He’s like a little version of me, a guard version. Quiet, goes about his business, takes care of his family, shows up, and practices really hard. When he needs to be vocal, he’s vocal,” the two-time MVP said, via ClutchPoints.
"He's so quiet, doesn't say much. He's like a little version of me, a guard version. Quiet, goes about his business, takes care of his family, shows up and practices really hard. When he needs to be vocal, he's vocal."
Giannis Antetokounmpo on Damian Lillard.
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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 17, 2023
It is important to note that Antetokounmpo said that Lillard “wants to win.”
That is something that he also desires, more than anything else.
Ever since winning the Finals a few years ago, Antetokounmpo has repeatedly said he has an unquenchable need to do it again.
He has been frustrated by his team’s inability to go all the way and the addition of Lillard could definitely be what gives them the boost needed to secure another championship.
These are two of the most driven players in the league so it’s not surprising to hear that they have a lot in common.
How will a “little version” of Antetokounmpo complement the team in the months ahead?
Fans got a taste of Lillard and Antetokounmpo together during a recent preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
It was a small sample size but people were happy with the ways they collaborated with one another and gave the Bucks much more versatility.
Antetokounmpo and Lillard see eye-to-eye in many ways, especially with their shared desire to win.
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