2020 DPOY Giannis Antetokounmpo Gives 2-Word Response on How to Guard 38YO LeBron James

A transcendent figure like LeBron James is refusing to slow down despite reaching the twilight of his playing days. His influence on the basketball court remains intact to this day as the opposition struggles to guard the 38-year-old. Amidst that, the 2020 DPOY Giannis Antetokounmpo gave a 2-word response on guarding LeBron.

The 28-year-old, in a way, made the job easier for them as his response shed light on James’ impact. Interestingly, his comments made us reminisce about what the 19-time All-Star himself once said about Stephen Curry.

What did Giannis Antetokounmpo say?

The Milwaukee Bucks‘ talisman recently appeared on a well-known YouTuber’s show. He was seen spending a great time off-court as he raised the question of how to stop the 4-time MVP. The DPOY heard on-spot answers that left him unimpressed before the host asked him the truth behind those responses.

“Nah bro,”?Giannis mentioned, disagreeing with the replies as he later added, “Not really”.?The social media sensation then redirected the question toward the NBA superstar, to which he gave an honest answer. Keeping his head down with a serious look on his face, he responded using only two words, “You can’t”.

Antetokounmpo paid his respect to the basketball legend ahead of a competitive upcoming season. The 7-time All-Star admired the position and legacy of the Los Angeles Lakers talisman publicly. His words made the fans remember one moment from 2015 when LeBron said something similar about his arch-rival, Stephen.

What did LeBron James say about Stephen Curry?

Eight years ago, the rivalry between two basketball icons started, which gave birth to four consecutive iconic NBA finals. During James’ time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, he saw the rise of the Splash Brother at the Golden State Warriors. Curry’s presence presented a threat to the King’s championship ambitions.

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Thus, during an interview, LeBron faced a question regarding how to slow the 34-year-old down. Showcasing his respect for Stephen in his first-ever MVP season, the forward said, “The same way you slow me down. You can’t”. Displaying an immense level of self-confidence, he admired the qualities of the point guard.

So, in a way, life came full circle for James as he received the same praise from the face of the Bucks franchise. The mutual respect between the superstars continues to melt the hearts of the NBA fans as they prepare for another campaign. Despite this, Giannis surely would attempt his best to contain the veteran as he is as ambitious as they come.

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