Giannis Antetokounmpo is undoubtedly a fan favourite for everyone. Beloved by many for his play, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar has endeared himself to basketball fans of all ages.
Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals his favourite NBA players
But when it comes to his favourite players, do you know what Antetokounmpo's preference is?
He stated in an interview with the Greek sports website Sport24 that he respects athletes who play the game similarly to how he does.
He shared that he likes “two-way players”, and then he went on to reveal his favorite, a couple of notable two-way studs in the league. He says, "I like one player, Anthony Edwards. I like him a lot. I like Anthony Davis, see what I mean? I like [Kawhi] Leonard, I like him a lot."
Anthony, popularly known as AntMan, is an American who plays professional basketball for the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Minnesota Timberwolves. Edwards, a shooting guard, was chosen by the Timberwolves with the first overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft after playing collegiate basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs.
He shared, "I like guys who can play defense and offense and are dogs. When we get on the court, you know that they're always going to give 100. They might not play well, but they're always going to give 100 percent."
What is a 'Two-way player'?
The majority of the attention naturally goes to the top NBA scorers. Some players, known as "two-way players," have been known for their ability to both score a lot of points and make it difficult for their opponents to score points throughout the league's illustrious history.
One of the main reasons Antetokounmpo is so well-known in the NBA is that he is a two-way monster. In addition to winning an NBA championship, the 6-11 forward has been named an MVP twice, an NBA All-Star nine times, an All-NBA selection five times, and a former Defensive Player of the Year. Giannis is just as good on defence as he is on offence, and in a time when many of the league's biggest names are praised for their offensive prowess, players like Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, and Antetokounmpo are held in high regard.
