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Bill Simmons On Giannis Antetokounmpo: “Becoming The Most Disrespected Superstar Of His Generation”

Giannis Antetokounmpo has proven himself more than enough. He’s an NBA champion, an NBA Finals MVP, a two-time MVP, a DPOY winner, and a six-time All-Star. But underappreciation is still a thing for the Milwaukee Bucks superstar. 

On the year, Antetokounmpo is averaging 29.8 points, 11.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game on 54.7% shooting from the field. His dominance on both ends of the floor have also driven the Bucks to the second seed in the Eastern Conference.

Popular sports analyst Bill Simmons has plenty to say about the 27-year old Bucks superstar. Amid Antetokounmpo’s stellar year, Simmons claimed that the Bucks superstar is becoming the most disrespected superstar of his generation.

“I am feeling like Giannis, I don’t know if he’s there yet, but I think we’re edging there, is becoming the most disrespected superstar of his generation. You laid out some of the case today for why he should absolutely be thrown into the MVP race in every conversation. It’s not just Jokic vs Embiid, which I agree with. Just in general, I’ve never seen people go out of their way to look for more reasons not to declare somebody either the best player in the league or 1B to Durant if we’re gonna do that.”

“He answered every question we had in the Finals last year. He plays hurt, he comes through on the biggest stages, he has iconic plays, he handles his business the right way, he crushes on both ends. He’s the best defensive player in the league. He’s averaging 30, 11, and 6. He’s carried a team that’s had a lot of moving pieces during the year. he never misses games or really seems to get hurt. He’s a true freak. He’s in the prime of his career. What am I missing?”