Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo on Lakers Kobe Bryant: He was my idol. Not just my idol, the whole generations idol. He was our Michael Jordan. He gave back to the game. A lot of people when theyre so great dont do that. Talent is worthless if you dont share

Giannis on the Bucks I have so much respect for them I hope they have respect for me and for the things that I've done within that city

Giannis mentioned that Jabari Parker was such an incredibly talented player that his goal was to at least outwork him making it a point to always practice more than Jabari He said Jabari was the biggest motivator of his career

Giannis says he showed up EARLY to work out with Kobe and the Black Mamba made him pay for it

The Press Box Brian Windhorst on LeBron He was chasing the figurative ghost with Jordan and now he has to play against a literal ghost the spirit of Bryant He would have never equaled Kobe in Lakers fans' eyes people are at that statue 247

Giannis's Goodbye to the city of Milwaukee and Bucks fans

Giannis Antetokounmpo posts a goodbye video to Milwaukee No matter where I am Milwaukee will always be my city My team my family