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New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale believes that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is the best player in the NBA.
The Knicks host the Bucks this afternoon at Madison Square Garden and Fizdale was asked what is he going to throw at Antetokounmpo on the defensive end to make things difficult for him. Fizdale said if anyone has a tractor laying around, that he could use one.
David Fizdale calls Giannis Antetokounmpo the best player in the NBA right now.
— Stefan Bondy (@SbondyNBA) December 1, 2018
David Fizdale was asked pregame if he had anything different he could throw at Giannis. His response: “You got a tractor? A tank?”
— Matt Velazquez (@Matt_Velazquez) December 1, 2018
In 20 games this season, Giannis Antetokounmpo is putting up monster numbers. The Greek Freak is averaging 27.3 points, 12.9 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game while shooting 57.7 percent from the field. Antetokounmpo doesn't have a 3-point shot yet. He's only shooting 11.8 percent from beyond the arc, which makes it even more impressive that he's averaging almost 30 a night.
Giannis Antetokounmpo can get to the basketball at will. His long strides allow him to get to the basket effortlessly. Even when teams pack the paint against the Bucks, Antetokounmpo is still somehow able to maneuver through traffic and finish at the rim. Combine that with his elite defensive and playmaking skills, and it's not hard to see why Fizdale thinks Giannis Antetokounmpo is better than the likes of LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis.
