Giannis Antetokounmpo 20-21 Thread

TroubleS0me · Post #1 » by **TroubleS0me** » Fri Jan 1, 2021 10:58 pm

2 MVP
1 DPOY
needs a thread too

Firebird1 · Post #2 » by **Firebird1** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 8:29 pm

Bucks are paper tigers.

TroubleS0me · Post #3 » by **TroubleS0me** » Thu Jan 21, 2021 10:33 pm

Matchup bump
Giannis vs LBJ

he played KD previously, he held his own

TroubleS0me · Post #4 » by **TroubleS0me** » Thu Jan 21, 2021 10:43 pm

taking too many 3s imo this season
any thoughts on Giannis play

TroubleS0me · Post #5 » by **TroubleS0me** » Mon Mar 29, 2021 5:02 am

bumps
he is shooting 37% from 3 in March
he may not win MVP but hes still candidate

TroubleS0me · Post #6 » by **TroubleS0me** » Sun Apr 4, 2021 7:28 am

Watch on YouTube

Jaivl · Post #7 » by **Jaivl** » Sun Apr 4, 2021 8:05 am

TroubleS0me wrote:

Watch on YouTube

It's blocked in Spain, what's that?

TroubleS0me · Post #8 » by **TroubleS0me** » Sun Apr 4, 2021 3:34 pm

Jaivl wrote:
TroubleS0me wrote:

Watch on YouTube

It's blocked in Spain, what's that?

his 47 point game SEASON HIGH vs blazers

Watch on YouTube

TroubleS0me · Post #9 » by **TroubleS0me** » Sun May 2, 2021 9:20 pm

great game between him & KD
they both might score 50

any thoughts?

TroubleS0me · Post #10 » by **TroubleS0me** » Wed May 5, 2021 3:07 pm

41.7% from 3
in his last 4 games

70sFan · Post #11 » by **70sFan** » Wed May 5, 2021 4:21 pm

TroubleS0me wrote:great game between him & KD
they both might score 50

any thoughts?

I've watched the game and Giannis played very well. I still think he took too many early shotclock outside shots at the end and Nets defense did terrible job on him, but he'd be a nightmare for Brooklyn in playoffs.

His block on Durant's midrange shot was incredible, I don't view Giannis as ATG defender but he had moments when he looks scary.

TroubleS0me · Post #12 » by **TroubleS0me** » Fri May 21, 2021 7:50 pm

Will this be the year he makes the finals?

MO12msu · Post #13 » by **MO12msu** » Fri May 21, 2021 9:16 pm

I personally am still not a huge fan of his offensive game with regards to playoff resiliency.

I do like their matchup against the Nets but it’s asking a lot to run through MIA, BRK, and PHI with homecourt in only one series.

homecourtloss · Post #14 » by **homecourtloss** » Fri May 21, 2021 9:36 pm

Probably one of the best seasons ever that has been given the “meh” treatment with absolutely zero fanfare.

GSWFan1994 · Post #15 » by **GSWFan1994** » Fri May 21, 2021 11:51 pm

homecourtloss wrote:Probably one of the best seasons ever that has been given the “meh” treatment with absolutely zero fanfare.

Exactly.

28/11/6 on 57% FG, plus a 29 PER, yet he's hardly mentioned and maybe will left out of a top 5 MVP finish.

ShotCreator · Post #16 » by **ShotCreator** » Sat May 22, 2021 4:37 pm

He took his foot off the defensive gas a bit. Not really a clear peak year so far IMO.

But easily setting up a chance for his best playoff run yet.

70sFan · Post #17 » by **70sFan** » Sat May 22, 2021 8:14 pm

I have to say that - for someone this physically gifted, it's frustrating to watch Giannis offense on halfcourt at times.

TroubleS0me · Post #18 » by **TroubleS0me** » Sat May 22, 2021 9:14 pm

70sFan wrote:I have to say that - for someone this physically gifted, it's frustrating to watch Giannis offense on halfcourt at times.

how come

ZeppelinPage · Post #19 » by **ZeppelinPage** » Sat May 22, 2021 9:48 pm

70sFan wrote:I have to say that - for someone this physically gifted, it's frustrating to watch Giannis offense on halfcourt at times.

He can't create his own offense as effectively in the playoffs and has no go to moves. Against well coached teams with the right personel (Heat, Raptors) he can look down right disastrous.

This really hurts his overall impact when comparing him to the ATG players. I think shot creation is vital to performing in the playoffs.

And this is coming from a Bucks fan who has watched Giannis since his rookie year and most of his career games.

70sFan · Post #20 » by **70sFan** » Sat May 22, 2021 9:54 pm

ZeppelinPage wrote:
70sFan wrote:I have to say that - for someone this physically gifted, it's frustrating to watch Giannis offense on halfcourt at times.

He can't create his own offense as effectively in the playoffs and has no go to moves. Against well coached teams with the right personel (Heat, Raptors) he can look down right disastrous.

This really hurts his overall impact when comparing him to the ATG players. I think shot creation is vital to performing in the playoffs.

And this is coming from a Bucks fan who has watched Giannis since his rookie year and most of his career games.

Cutting off transition points alone reduces his effectiveness by a big margin. He's still imapctful, but he looks lost when he doesn't have enough space.

The worst thing is his lack of off-ball game - with his frame and physicality, he should kill it off-ball in the post, but he rarely even tries to fight under the basket.