In a thrilling matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the San Antonio Spurs, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s standout performance, scoring 44 points and securing 14 rebounds, took the spotlight in a narrow 125-121 victory over the Spurs.
The highly anticipated clash between Antetokounmpo and Spurs’ rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama surpassed all expectations.
Wembanyama, celebrating his 20th birthday, contributed significantly with 27 points, nine rebounds, and five blocks, showcasing his extraordinary skills on the court.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, in awe of Wembanyama’s talent, expressed, “He’s special. I’ve never seen anything like him. 7’4″, 7’5″, I don’t know how tall he is. He’s not 7’3″. No way. He’s way taller than 7’3”. So whoever says he’s 7’3″, that’s a lie. The sky is the limit. As long as you work hard and keep a positive attitude, everything he dreams of is going to happen for him.”
Antetokounmpo shared his firsthand experience watching Wembanyama play alongside his younger brother Kostas in ASVEL, emphasizing the rookie’s competitiveness and potential.
Wembanyama’s transition to playing against NBA players and delivering remarkable performances left Giannis in awe, highlighting the young talent’s promising future in the league.
“I’ve seen him play,” the two-time MVP said. “He played with my younger brother [Kostas] in ASVEL. They played together, so I went and watched a couple of game and I’ve seen him compete and even there I knew he’s going to be special. But now see him playing against NBA players and do things that he is doing it’s pretty amazing.”
