The Milwaukee Bucks have an interesting path to take in their attempt to reach the NBA Finals. The Indiana Pacers are huge underdogs, the Cleveland Cavaliers will pose plenty of problems, and the Boston Celtics will be a nightmare to deal with.
While the Bucks don’t have the deepest roster in the association, they do have Giannis Antetokounmpo on the lineup. The Greek Freak is still one of the most unstoppable players in the league, leading the Bucks to a respectable fifth seed in the regular season.
While bookies don’t rate the Bucks to make a magical Finals run, Giannis’ squad believes they can win another Larry O’Brien trophy as long as Giannis is healthy.
One of Giannis’ newest teammates couldn’t get over the fact that he’s playing alongside such an unstoppable player.
Kevin Porter Jr. praises Giannis Antetokounmpo’s play for the Milwaukee Bucks
Kevin Porter Jr. didn’t have a great start to his NBA career. After a shaky start to his career with the Houston Rockets, he quickly found himself out of the league due to controversy. While he finally found a way back, not many fans were happy with his return.
By some twist of fate, Porter Jr. finds himself back with the team that drafted him with the 30th pick of the 2021 Draft. He then talked about how it felt to play alongside the Greek Freak.
Per ClutchPoints’ Julian Ojeda:
“If anyone’s a fan of basketball and you get to watch — every night — the dominance of what Giannis does, it’s unbelievable,” Porter said. “It’s a blessing, honestly. … Me being here now and seeing the ins and outs and not just playing against it and seeing it from afar, bro, it’s destined for greatness. Nothing surprises you, what he’s able to do, if you see his work and what he’s dedicated to. It’s crazy.”
Giannis’ raw stats make Porter’s statements about him being a nightmare to opposing teams to guard and a delight for fans to watch understandable. The nine-time All-Star is having a career year, averaging 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 0.9 steals, and 1.2 blocks while also leading the league in field goals made, two-point shots attempted and made, and free throws attempted.
While the Bucks’ path to the Finals is anything but easy, Giannis wouldn’t have it any other way. And Porter Jr. is more than happy to contribute in any way he can.
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