Ahead of his 21st season in the NBA, LeBron James received praise and appreciation from an NBA champion. Giannis Antetokounmpo tipped his hat for the King of the league with only a day to go before the start of a new campaign. It all took place just hours before the

What did Giannis Antetokounmpo say about LeBron James?

The Greek Freak expressed his gratitude toward the 4-time NBA champion in a recent interview with The Athletic.?He stated, “Some guys might say he is No. 2,” before adding, “I say he is No. 1, and he’s still going”. The huge praise from the 2-time MVP caught the eyes as he later explained his viewpoint behind the stance.

“He’s kind of like setting the blueprint for the rest of us to go forward,” the 7-time All-Star mentioned. He emphasized, “That’s what I want,”?before delving into the on and off-the-court aspects. The 2021 NBA champion expressed,?“I want to be able to do what I do on the court consistently”.

“Be good, be healthy, be available for my team,”?the Antetokounmpo continued to showcase his appreciation. He then highlighted the social side of a player’s life as he displayed admiration for LeBron’s way of growing a family. “Raise my family in a bubble away from what I do” was one of Giannis’ goals alongside staying?”out of trouble”.

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He publicly shared his thoughts on the longevity of the legend right before he penned down a 3-year $186 million contract extension. The 28-year-old matched the contract of Lakers’ Anthony Davis with this renewal as it brought forward an interesting dynamic.

Who would be the new face of the NBA?

With James reaching the twilight of his playing days, the league is bound to undergo a change. A recurring question in the last few seasons has been around the fresh face of the NBA. There are a bunch of names on the list with a certain few leading the race.

Giannis falls into that category as his rise has shut the mouths of many. Coming from humble beginnings, he has exceeded expectations in all aspects of the game. Davis, on the other hand, makes the list in terms of pure talent. But there are major doubts over his availability and consistency.

This duo is expected to become the face of their own franchises for years to come. That’s why their organizations have put their bets on these players. Can they take it a step further to become the leading figure in the league? Let us know in the comments below.

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