Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had his opinion on the top five NBA players currently. The NBA season is not that far away.
Giannis names the top 5 players in the NBA: “The top five players I think are Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Jayson Tatum, and me. And it depends on the year you’re having. So if I, let’s say, this year go back and I’m improved and I help my team win the East and we go to the finals and we play against whatever team is there, I automatically become the best player in the world. But if Luka does it, he becomes the best player in the world. If Jokic does it, he’s the best player in the world.”
Giannis Acknowledges the League’s New Stars
Nov 8, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Much respect to this list. He left out the OGs, such as Lakers small forward LeBron James, Rockets small forward Kevin Durant, and Warriors point guard Stephen Curry, since he knows it’s the next wave of players who are up now.
Giannis Recognizes Tatum’s Consistent Excellence
Nov 10, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) jostle for position in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Giannis keeps it real, acknowledging the top talent while staying humble about what truly defines the best player. Respect for valuing performance over hype.
Giannis had Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum in his top 5. Insanely positive ball knowledge on his part
Apr 10, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) gets ready to play the New Orleans Pelicans at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
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