Former NBA guard and current ESPN analyst Jalen Rose says Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo would be like Chicago Bulls legend and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan if he was 6-foot-6.
Rose also said Giannis would be like Houston Rockets star point guard Russell Westbrook if he was 6-foot-3:
Jalen Rose really just said Giannis would be comparable to Michael Jordan if he were 6’6…pic.twitter.com/p7LnFq4pNn
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 29, 2020
Giannis doesn't have the jump shot, ball-handling, or perimeter skills which Jordan had. Besides, Antetokounmpo's length plays a big part in his overall game, coupled with his skill set which makes for a deadly combination.
However, there's no denying that the Bucks star is a historically great player like MJ.
Antetokounmpo could very well win his second straight MVP award this season. He’s averaging 29.7 points, 13.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists on the season in 53 games while shooting 55.3 percent from the field, 31.7 percent from beyond the arc, and 62.2 percent from the free-throw line.
Just like last season, the Bucks have the best record in the NBA. Milwaukee is 51-8 and has already clinched a playoff spot.
Giannis has a long way to go before catching Jordan, who won six rings with the Bulls. Now that Kawhi Leonard is in the Western Conference playing for the L.A. Clippers, most pundits believe Antetokounmpo and the Bucks will easily win the East this time around.
Once the playoffs start, Giannis will have to demonstrate an ability to hit perimeter shots on a consistent basis for the Bucks to win it all. Teams can always pack the paint against Milwaukee and dare Antetokounmpo to defeat them from the perimeter and beyond the arc.
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