NBA news: Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is arguably the most dominant player in the NBA today. His ability to get to the bucket is second to none. He’s a pretty good defender too, having bagged the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year title a few years back.
One aspect of Giannis’ game that some folks tend to overlook is his passing. In a recent episode of his podcast, Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George heaped praise on Antetokounmpo’s passing prowess. However, George also decided to take a savage jab at the Bucks talisman.
Paul George Goes Full Savage On Giannis Antetokounmpo’s No-Look Pass
Speaking on a recent episode of Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, the Clippers star talked up Giannis’ passing ability. George then did his own impression of Antetokounmpo’s rather unimpressive no-look pass:
“Giannis is a hell of a passer,” George said. “… I don’t like his no-look. That’s the only thing I don’t like.”
Luka’s no-look passes are CRAZY… and so are Giannis’ 😅
(🎥: @FIBA) pic.twitter.com/NDkPhMw2xQ
— Podcast P with Paul George (@PodcastPShow) July 13, 2023
That’s hilarious. Obviously, Paul George isn’t exactly dazzled by Antetokounmpo’s “no-look” passes.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Is An Underrated Passer
Paul George’s guest on this particular episode of his podcast was Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, who himself is an elite passer as well. The fact that he averaged 10.4 assists per game in 2022-23 is a clear testament to this fact.
When Paul George brought up Giannis’ passing ability, Haliburton explained why he completely agrees with the notion that Antetokounmpo’s passing game is underrated:
“He’ll Eurostep, dunk on four people,” Haliburton said. “Next time you throw four people in there, he go to dunk it, he just [passes the ball].”
Antetokounmpo’s dominance as a scorer allows him to draw pretty much the entire opposition’s defense to him whenever he drives to the hoop. This opens up his teammates on nearly every occasion. However, he still needs to get them the rock — a skill that Giannis has developed excellently through the years.
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