Giannis Antetokounmpo has gotten off to a rampant start to the season, and while he still hasn't added a reliable three-point shot to go with his well-rounded game — he's managed to lead the league in scoring by doing what he does best, even better.
The 22-year-old is finishing a ridiculous 67.9 percent of his drives to the basket, not only surpassing an unfathomable rate of two-thirds, but surpassing one of the game's best finishers in LeBron James, who is right behind him at 63.3 percent, according to Synergy Sports via Frank Urbina of HoopsHype.
Antetokounmpo has only four made treys in the young season, which would lead one to think he's getting crowded at the basket, and he is — but it hasn't mattered. The Greek Freak is getting to the line a career-high 8.8 times per game, knocking down 75.5 percent of his attempts.
His aggression this season has resulted in only more production, contrary to popular belief that volume shooting only makes percentages plummet over time.
The Milwaukee Bucks sensation is teeing up six more attempts per game, which has resulted in nearly a 12 points-per-game improvement from his career-high mark last season.
Antetokounmpo's lanky frame, wolverine-like strides, and incredible finishing ability has enabled him to tap into and maximize the full length of his physical abilities and transform them into buckets — a finding that has put the Bucks at 4-2 to start the season.
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