The Giannis Antetokounmpo Thread

Johnlac1 · Post #201 » by **Johnlac1** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 1:56 am

RightToCensor wrote:I'm surprised that Kidd isn't focused on developing Giannis' jumper. With his size and handle he can get his shot over any player, just like KD.

As a Bucks fan who saw him quite a bit last year (one of the few reasons for watching the Bucks last year) his jumper looks better this year. He just has to practice shooting several hundred thousand more mid-range and three pointers.

Magic Giannison · Post #202 » by **Magic Giannison** » Sat Feb 7, 2015 3:40 am

This needs to come back.
27 points /15 boards/4 assist 1 block and he is the second youngest player achieving that only behind Lebron.
Not bad for a 20 years old kidd that started playing basketball 4 years ago...

H2tObes · Post #203 » by **H2tObes** » Sat Feb 7, 2015 3:41 am

Went 25/6 last night against the Lakers too. He's starting to knock down jumpers and it's scary. Start watching for more huge numbers from giannis

Post #204 » by **Prez** » Sat Feb 7, 2015 4:21 am

Was just about to bump this.

The hype is real. Giannis is going to be a star. The numbers are finally starting to match the impact, the ability. Hopefully these performances will continue to expand his role on the team. Kidd is the best thing to ever happen to Giannis' development.

HeartBreakKid · Post #205 » by **HeartBreakKid** » Sat Feb 7, 2015 8:24 pm

AussieBuck wrote:
RightToCensor wrote:I'm surprised that Kidd isn't focused on developing Giannis' jumper. With his size and handle he can get his shot over any player, just like KD.

The popular theory which is getting more traction by the day is that Kidd is totally win obsessed above all else.

Can't say I blame him. He is probably blackballed by many other franchises due to what had happened in Brooklyn. If the Bucks let go of Jason Kidd, then he may never coach again in the NBA.

Kidd is showing his worth by helping this team that won like 15 games last season have a winning season, he pretty much fought for his career this year in my opinion. No time for him to have green players develop or put up empty stats.

Post #206 » by **Prez** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 4:36 am

I know it's been overshadowed by Davis's ridiculous performance, but Giannis showed up tonight. Freak vs Brow could be a really exciting matchup down the road. Highlights from tonight's game. 29/5/4 on 11-16 shooting

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63BxZNnKvkw[/youtube]

Davis' performance really puts into perspective how valuable a jumpshot is, even when you have incredible physical gifts. Imo Giannis is a consistent jumper away from being one hell of a player. He's a hard worker, should bust his tail in the summer working on it, plus the form is very good when he's shooting with confidence.

Kendrick Lamar · Post #207 » by **Kendrick Lamar** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 8:27 am

Milbuck wrote:I know it's been overshadowed by Davis's ridiculous performance, but Giannis showed up tonight. Freak vs Brow could be a really exciting matchup down the road. Highlights from tonight's game. 29/5/4 on 11-16 shooting

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63BxZNnKvkw[/youtube]

Davis' performance really puts into perspective how valuable a jumpshot is, even when you have incredible physical gifts. Imo Giannis is a consistent jumper away from being one hell of a player. He's a hard worker, should bust his tail in the summer working on it, plus the form is very good when he's shooting with confidence.

No one that's ~ 6'10" should be able to move as fluidly as he did on the spin move at 3:09.

Also, with his athleticism, strides, decision-making, vision and handles is it crazy to say he's a top 3 transition player in the game?

Post #208 » by **Prez** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 8:49 am

Kendrick Lamar wrote:
Milbuck wrote:I know it's been overshadowed by Davis's ridiculous performance, but Giannis showed up tonight. Freak vs Brow could be a really exciting matchup down the road. Highlights from tonight's game. 29/5/4 on 11-16 shooting

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63BxZNnKvkw[/youtube]

Davis' performance really puts into perspective how valuable a jumpshot is, even when you have incredible physical gifts. Imo Giannis is a consistent jumper away from being one hell of a player. He's a hard worker, should bust his tail in the summer working on it, plus the form is very good when he's shooting with confidence.

No one that's ~ 6'10" should be able to move as fluidly as he did on the spin move at 3:09.

Also, with his athleticism, strides, decision-making, vision and handles is it crazy to say he's a top 3 transition player in the game?

I don't know about top 3 but he's definitely up there. It's not crazy, you really nailed it about his stride length, vision, handle, etc..he's just an incredibly complete player in transition physically, mentally, and skill-wise, he can orchestrate the break and finish at a high level.

Just running through the stats...it's really intriguing for a guy so young. He's 12th in transition eFG%, and that's with the vast majority of the season played alongside Brandon Knight who might be the worst transition PG of all time (only mildly exaggerating). He's top 10 in both scoring frequency, foul drawing frequency, top 15 in and-1 frequency. As he keeps refining his handles, maturing into his body once it's done growing, and just overall gains experience...

Post #209 » by **Prez** » Sat Oct 31, 2015 12:07 pm

Don't even care if I'm the only one interested in this thread, gonna keep bumping it :lol:

Not bad for his season opener.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHVnS6DkKS4[/youtube]

Post #210 » by **tsherkin** » Sat Oct 31, 2015 1:18 pm

NO reason to feel guilty, Milbuck; he's an exciting player.

Joyride15 · Post #211 » by **Joyride15** » Sat Oct 31, 2015 1:39 pm

It's too bad he got in foul trouble, Wizards were reeling before he had to sit, then they hit everything. Great talent, fun to watch.

HeartBreakKid · Post #212 » by **HeartBreakKid** » Sat Oct 31, 2015 4:50 pm

Giannis was amazing against the Wizards. His full court game is prime time.

The-Power · Post #213 » by **The-Power** » Sat Oct 31, 2015 6:06 pm

Giannis looks like he has DPOY potential. Seriously, he covers so much ground and can bother anyone in the league, from quick PGs like Wall to the biggest guys out there, with his length and mobility. At times he tries to much, leaving his man open in order to help. But 1) he can do that to an extent because he can cover ground so quickly and 2) he's going to figure it out when to show and not eventually.

But I'm really impressed how much he seems to have improved and it's outstanding to see how important he already is for the Bucks on both ends. Offensively, he is unguardable on the fast break, has the potential to become a really good offensive rebounder, got stronger and should therefore be better finisher this season. And overall he seems to be more calm, confident and aware of what he can and can't do. Still a very exciting guy, love to watch him and his development!

RSCD3_ · Post #214 » by **RSCD3_** » Wed Nov 4, 2015 9:58 pm

Once Jabari comes back and /middleton returns to form, they could have a nice offense, even if their spacing is a bit cramped

Post #215 » by **Prez** » Thu Nov 5, 2015 6:15 pm

Some of his recent games..

Averaging 21/8/3 on 67% TS through 4 games (only 13.5 FGA :banghead: :banghead: )

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypuruP-RLLk[/youtube]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zoRz2b9BK0[/youtube]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8y4gACa8K8[/youtube]

old skool · Post #216 » by **old skool** » Thu Nov 5, 2015 6:28 pm

Giannis struggles to get shots in the half court offense. He has a very low basketball IQ in the half court. Part of the problem is that he does not have a reliable go-to move against a set defense. As he learns this phase of the game and develops a couple of moves, he will be a monster. Until then, he is a mixed bag - capable of freelancing a basket at any time, but prone to standing around and making pointless perimeter passes when given the ball.

This is actually an improvement from last year. He has learned to stop barreling into traffic when there is no opening.

This is all easier to see in person than on TV. Fans who only get to see games on TV are understandably confused with his challenges in the half court.

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Dcebucks11 · Post #217 » by **Dcebucks11** » Thu Nov 5, 2015 6:48 pm

old skool wrote:Giannis struggles to get shots in the half court offense. He has a very low basketball IQ in the half court. Part of the problem is that he does not have a reliable go-to move against a set defense. As he learns this phase of the game and develops a couple of moves, he will be a monster. Until then, he is a mixed bag - capable of freelancing a basket at any time, but prone to standing around and making pointless perimeter passes when given the ball.

This is actually an improvement from last year. He has learned to stop barreling into traffic when there is no opening.

This is all easier to see in person than on TV. Fans who only get to see games on TV are understandably confused with his challenges in the half court.

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Remember when you said he lacked development during the preseason, made little progress, and would be sitting at the end of the bench for the Bulls?

Who needs your opinion

He averages more assists per 36 in his career than Butler has in his. Is Butler making pointless passes too?

skones · Post #218 » by **skones** » Thu Nov 5, 2015 7:25 pm

old skool wrote:Giannis struggles to get shots in the half court offense. He has a very low basketball IQ in the half court. Part of the problem is that he does not have a reliable go-to move against a set defense. As he learns this phase of the game and develops a couple of moves, he will be a monster. Until then, he is a mixed bag - capable of freelancing a basket at any time, but prone to standing around and making pointless perimeter passes when given the ball.

This is actually an improvement from last year. He has learned to stop barreling into traffic when there is no opening.

This is all easier to see in person than on TV. Fans who only get to see games on TV are understandably confused with his challenges in the half court.

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In years past I would have definitely agreed that he struggled to get shots. This year? Not at all IMO.

H2tObes · Post #219 » by **H2tObes** » Thu Nov 5, 2015 8:25 pm

Giannis is starting to develop a nice 3 point shot. It's really easy to see him becoming a #1 scoring option when you watch him this season, he is 20 years old and has been one of the most efficient players in the NBA. Averaging 21.3 points on under 14 shots a game is really impressive

Post #220 » by **Prez** » Sat Nov 7, 2015 7:38 pm

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3KTEOGeh20[/youtube]

Really chippy duel between these two. Might be a rivalry in the making as Giannis continues to get better. Talking to each other pretty much the whole game.

20 points for Giannis on 7-13 FG, with pretty filthy defense. Absolutely smothered Melo for most of the game but especially the 4th, held him to 17 on 6-16 and zero points in the 4th.