In before, "Giannis Atentkoumpo is a god" that Danny missed out on! (I actually watched the game)
I hope KO has a big game......
So do I...
I mean, Giannis is scoring all of 2 points more than KO, he must have so many more big games under his belt.
He scored well but the Bucks were better tonight without him, he let Barnes have any and every point he wanted. Kidd did right by subbing him out b/c Barnes was lighting him up, would have cost them the game. I see KO called out on D all the time (rightfully so) but someone seeing Giannis pick up 20pts wont mention his defense, once.
My comment had nothing to do with a comparison between the two, only to comment on how people exaggerate what he is doing. Since you wanted to make the comparison, I'll go there with you. Like I said last time, I would have picked Giannis b.c I didn't know much about KO at all but I can't stand all the puffing of chests about something that isn't in line with reality! He is a solid player but the person y'all make him out to be isn't the guy playing yet.
It's not about scoring 2 more points or stats when it's about young players. It's about Giannis' point guard ability at 6'9 along with the wing span, the motor, the leaping ability, the first step, the wide strides, the defense, pinpoint no look passes, the smarts and the toughness. If he somehow manages to max out his potential, you will see a superstar the likes of KD.
On the other hand, if you put together all of KO's potential skills together and max it out, he becomes 70% maybe 80% of what Dirk is. Also, KO is 23, 3 1/2 years older then Giannis. Imagine how Giannis will look like then. Will be way better than what KO is today.