Giannis Antetokounmpo admits he’s taken a long look in the mirror | NBA on ESPN

I sat down with Giannis Antetokounmpo at the All-Star break to discuss how he thinks the Bucks rollercoaster season has been so far and why a simple question to himself fuels him everyday.
0:00 How to assess the season
1:00 Realistic expectations for the Bucks
2:00 Giannis’ rather light-hearted response
4:45 Desiring to win another championship
5:30 Figuring out ways to set more goals
#ESPN #NBAonESPN #MalikaAndrews #Giannis #Bucks

[@thomaswatt99]

This is why I love Giannis. Go get it.

[@da11king]

This kid is so authentic

[@Cell9074]

never hides anything in interviews gotta love it

[@trashbun2]

30 yr kid is crazy.

[@shane4206]

Crazy how this kid has 3 kids

[@da11king]

@shane4206 Kids are having kids nowadays lol

[@ThePartarar]

@@shane4206reproduction is a wild concept

[@saidmohamud2036]

Having the best record in the NBA back to back years and getting bounced out of the playoffs taught him how little that shit matters

[@QW22312]

He didn't get bounced

[@Batx0123LOLXD]

Fr bucks would have back to back 60 win seasons if it werent for covid

[@dorian6452]

Being ass in the regular season doesn't give you more chance to win the playoffs than having the best record lol

[@lamproskostopoulos365]

It really makes you understand what the important things are

[@ThaChildishOne]

Milwaukee bucks are lucky to have this man. As a fan of a smaller market I love seeing the small markets succeed

[@DK.productions-xy5sr]

as a bucks fan I am prepared for irrelevancy once giannis leaves

[@johnnyvnelson9542]

Went to finals with my son and watched Antetokounmpo explode for 50 points in Game 6 to win 🏆. Malika Andrew's uses the word "incredible" to describe Giannis. He is for himself, his mates, his family and his fans.

[@francium_hd629]

You can see the fire in his eyes

[@symeoncarter8144]

Giannis is a real one , let's get it !

[@tjones8778]

Giannis seems like a chill person

[@78SPORTSTV]

Let’s go Bro!! All I needed to hear from you

[@joshuasutton983]

Facts

[@michaelhession2105]

For those who have a grudge against Malika, you can thank Giannis and some of the 1-on-1s they did for 3 years (Both MVP Seasons plus the Chip) for helping to make her the personality she is today. What makes it even more insane is that she's not the only big name that's come out of that media room in Milwaukee. (Katie George, Eric Nehm, Zora Stephenson, etc.) All courtesy of the Greek Freak and the house that he built which is Fiserv Forum.

[@chriskay1449]

ESPN seems to love to poach from Fox Sports/Bally Sports Wisconsin

[@michaelhession2105]

@@chriskay1449 I know right. They poached Malika, and Katie George. Turns out that being around Giannis and his comedy themed press conferences definitely gets you promoted.

[@billbaltas]

When Giannis entered this franchise it was worth 320 million dollars. Now the bucks worth 3.4 billion. He revived the team actually.

[@michaelhession2105]

@@billbaltas There you go.

[@patrickmckenna1700]

She used Giannis and his story to be clear. She knew ESPN and the national media wanted Giannis to leave MKE several years ago so she fabricated a story to make a name for herself. Props to Giannis for forgiving her but people in Milwaukee have a right to think she’s fake though talented sure.

[@darnellanthony85]

Much respect for him giving my heat a shout out. He knows those guys really get after it and they really want it so he has to bring it. I respect him for telling that he's been out there with them. He knows how hard they play

[@TrevorSithebe]

I love GIANNIS ❤️ god bless this man

[@Juan_nicolas4]

Full circle moment between these two

[@faustodealmeida3176]

😂

[@norvinzor]

These two be fcking frfr

[@iaskquestions]

it's not her first interview with him they are professionals

[@dreamz5380]

@@norvinzorI would to tf they both beautiful as all hell😮‍💨

[@patrickmckenna1700]

Shoutout to Giannis for forgiving Malika after what she did to him and Milwaukee he’s the man

[@SoloDeus_Rey]

They’re filming at two different times.😂😂😂

[@zeveneight8194]

Giannis is so real, Humble and Jolly❤💪❤

[@chrisc1072]

One of the best interviews i have watched in a while. TRUE HUNGER.

[@user-by6jl4js2c]

Gianni's is the King now🎉

[@ChrisEj_The_Broly]

The demeanor and edge this boy has is contagious man 5:55, I hope everybody around learns and gets it. Love it

[@othellorucker8107]

Man it’s gonna be so funny when the bucks expose these haters. The media has slandered tf out this team. Second half of the season is gonna be scary

[@adingdingdiiing6740]

How the hell have they been slandered?🤦 Do you think they're playing excellent basketball right now?

[@cadejungwirth616]

@@adingdingdiiing6740they aren’t playing good basketball by any means but definitely not as bad as people pin them to be

[@poundtrader1414]

@@cadejungwirth616 they was good with the last coach

[@justnahayo8490]

@@poundtrader1414no we wasn’t lol

[@OmarShareef]

Facts

[@samueljeffery2336]

Damn I hope they win and prove everyone wrong

[@user-yb8cr1nf9c]

Respect. He is not only a grate player. He is an honest man. Clear words, right way of thinking.

[@ryanmitchell788]

Coming from a lifelong Timberwolves fan. Also, coming from the wolves game last night where the bucks beat us at home. This man has earned my respect in this interview. he’s authentic. You can tell he has a deep love for the game of basketball. I like what he said that every morning he has a shower and looks in the mirror and looks at himself and says, do I really want this? This can be for all of us, and no matter what we do. Life is not easy for anyone. We have to fight for what we want! If you have a love for something, it makes it easier and it doesn’t feel like work.

[@blackzero23]

The closest guy to Kobe we’ll get. As in work ethic, likeable, loyal, confident, will run anyone over on the other team.

[@DK.productions-xy5sr]

I love kobe but he was no were near as likeable as giannis

[@erwinsmith3870]

@@DK.productions-xy5sr he was we just didnt see it enough after his legal troubles. i think kobe was disappointed in our need to build ppl just to tear them down. when he matured in his later years i think the light returned in his eyes and we saw the charismatic kid from the late 90s early 00's again. rip mamba and mambacita

[@Kemet3.0]

Me as a Clevelander Cavs, I give him some respect.

[@stephaniesnider7580]

I love this guy and may God continue to bless you

[@amezah6]

Love how he says winning a championship the "right" way no superteam or demanding trades

[@goatstatusj5112]

Don’t forget injuring players on purpose too..

[@amezah6]

@@goatstatusj5112 🤣

[@NostradamussSchalke]

@@goatstatusj5112it’s been 2 years and y’all still crying lmao

[@amezah6]

@@NostradamussSchalke fr

[@Mrcool19771]

As if Giannis didn't have the most serious injury in the playoffs . Kyrie won't play if his toenail is not trimmed properly. 🤣🤣

[@ScreamGhostface2000]

Gotta love Giannis, he’s so wholesome and authentic ❤

[@NostradamussSchalke]

My goat so inspiring

[@leejones1782]

These are Malikas best interviews

[@SMJay357]

Nah screw her they can use somebody else.. less is always better with her

[@vana1550]

An interview that i will come back to you every now and then, there is so much you can learn from the Greek Freak.

[@elenichristoforides8033]

Good on him to acknowledge “lots of people work very hard and never make it to the finish line.” This is the most telling of his character because it’s evidence that he sees a fuller picture

[@vana1550]

Malika is such a beauty❣️

[@risheetgovardhanam4390]

He is a great guy

[@13202LO]

You gotta love this guy

[@vickidavidson7924]

Giannis is loved and appreciated in Milwaukee! The fans love him and what he brings to this city!! Go Bucks Go!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@user-by6jl4js2c]

Gianni's is the King now

[@johnnyvnelson9542]

Well, Jesus is the King, but Giannis is one of the King's Men.

[@shaquilhoskins3078]

I never duck smoke pat I was in that back eatin pasta 🍝🤣🤣🤣

[@kebabtyrone]

Cmon Giannis, let’s win this fucking chip🙏🙏

[@panosstav1229]

What's special about Giannis is not only his talent and his freak genes but mostly all the mental part and how he approaches the game of basketball. Όρμα τους Γιάνναρε.

[@costasstratilatis3823]

Another ring or not, you are anyway special

[@metzy1213]

Great interview. Giannis has literally turned the city of Milwaukee around. Lucky to call him ours.

[@user-by6jl4js2c]

The new face of the NBA

[@4ktkaram395]

Can’t be the face when u don’t have skill lose and choke in the playoffs every year. 2021 he played injury riddled teams

[@tylerdejesus6333]

@@4ktkaram395cryyyyyyy

[@4realGTFOH]

​@@4ktkaram395The Suns had everyone 😂 What's the excuse?

[@4ktkaram395]

@@4realGTFOH nets were dominating until Giannis took out Kyrie, and don’t forget before the ref injured Trae young the series was 2-2

[@xanderc1225]

@@4ktkaram395there’s videos all over KZbin going over every champion in history has never faced all heathy teams. Bucks won and will likely win again so quit crying

[@KivuWaMinembwe]

4:20 Yes you are, and you do it so well. One day we will hear your first hand analysis of this man's incredible journey - Congratulations.

[@giannisekizoglou6473]

Gianni sagapame ,we love you

[@heathergasol569]

Love Giannis… Have watched him play as a season ticket holder since he was a rookie… He’s NEVER changed… Down to earth, humble, genuine, kind, an extremely hard worker, & one of the best playing the game!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💚💚💚

[@michaelwesco1546]

can i buy one of your tickets from u since you get to watch the bucks play all the time? are the tickets close to the court? would love to witness giannis play in person

[@PatrickEarlPPerez]

I'm a guy in my mid 40s, this kid brought back the 27yo fire that I used to have in my career. His story is GOD-given to inspire and motivate millions of people around the world. Thank you and GOD Bless you Giannis, for being the great human being that you are. Rooting that you win the MVP and the chip again. 💪💪🙏🙏👍👍

[@jakendrickwilliams8101]

The way she looking at him she likes Giannis.😂😂😂

[@Chessbox09]

She been crushing on him hard for years. She can't hide it lol

[@B7k7n]

Remember when Giannis left her interview cause she was hating on him before 😂😂

[@michaelhession2105]

@@B7k7n That was not her fault, the ESPN producers wanted him out of Milwaukee. She was forced by ESPN to write that article even though she did not want to write it.

[@B7k7n]

@@michaelhession2105 oh that makes sense my bad I thought she was hating cause of the clips, That's why context is always important.

[@WitchBoozy]

Who wouldn't like Giannis

[@user-lq1xq3bb9m]

Love ❤ from Greece

[@godshownphoenix9014]

Gianni's English accent is so Greek and that is what makes Him Greek 😅🫶 Love it !!

[@yttt167]

He speaks exactly like an East European, I love it

[@LuisEspinoza-hq7dx]

Great interview

[@ayotundeogundipe8203]

Bro is saving up some energy for the playoffs, mental energy especially and yet he is averaging 31pts. Can’t wait to see playoffs Giannis 🤩

[@maxjaeger40]

Giannis is the MVP

[@ashleyhardin3819]

Go giannis!!

[@onyekaugwunze9027]

Giannis!

[@boppin1]

I love Giannas. Man is right on with it. I hope he goes demon mode in the playoffs and dominates the paint like SHAQ. He can do it, Dame can do it, the bucks can do it. - from a LeBron fan. Lakers Bucks finals would be fire.

[@arsenemn]

Two people I thought would never get along, glad they squashed their beef

[@PeteKay]

what a testament to his parents. Must not be overlooked.

[@AsianDude1]

Dame and Giannis let's go

[@caioferreiracastro]

this is a leader speaking

[@ebonywagner1682]

Giannis is so funny man he is telling her with a smile on his face how the media and their narratives sound stupid

[@filipromatch]

❤❤❤

[@Angelabarbosadominguez-it4fh]

she Like him😅😍...but the Guy is Focus.

[@Json-nn6qk]

Giannis must of got paid really nice to go along with this interview lol

[@chriskay1449]

Man you are ignorant. Before she joined ESPN, she was at Fox Sports Wisconsin as a sideline reporter for the Bucks. She got to know Giannis there and they have been friends since then. Get a clue.

[@kreepalo26]

Love giannis man mvp every year in my opinion 🤷🏾‍♂️averaging 30 for how long now Yeahh mvp conversation every year yeahhhh mvp him again

[@michaelurbanek4421]

Go get that shit!!!!

[@tjstrickland7194]

🔥🔥🔥

[@selomkiflemariam]

Eventhou he seem decent here, but that moment when she asked a queetion and he walked out during presser will always be remembered.

[@kay9334]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@BossDini]

I am glad he still cool with Malika

[@chriskay1449]

THey have know each almost his entire career since she was at Fox Sports WIsconsin as a sideline reporter for the Bucks.

[@TimePiece29]

I am glad he still cool with Malika

[@33crushman]

I'm going to laugh in the media's face when he wins again. The Slander towards him has been out of control this year.

[@pressuremademanu]

The Face of the league.

[@QW22312]

MVP

[@evanseekins517]

Man, Malika know how it's done

[@Kalou11]

Natural born leader

[@QW22312]

GIANNIS GOAT!!!!

[@nathanpm]

Giannis is my fav man, I was kinda shook because of fucking Doc, dumb ass move, but Giannis is based man, hes never tripping.

[@rajmathew6220]

He has to get back to how he was before. A killer on the court. Not letting anyone else be better.

[@makedredd299]

Giannis’ brother is Superman’s Kryptonite. 💎 - Dwight “Soopaman” Howard

[@joepenalvert7776]

The question with the Bucks is if Middleton going to be anywhere near close to what he was 3 years ago. If he does they have a good chance.

[@bcdakid414]

Giannis nailing her to the cross

[@marydansby2083]

A wonderful young man; however, he does not get the respect he deserves on or off the court. May God continue to bless him. MVP!

[@elkanahomari9104]

Giannis walked out on her cuz I think they were good friends nd she did something he hated but that’s in the past

[@pulgatar0008]

Gianni’s 🦌🦌🦌

[@kvbvl7285]

Iknow Giannis is focused but that girl crushing on him throwing subtle hints and stuff 😅

[@joeljohnson525]

Malika tryna crush

[@Highproclass]

Next face of the NBA - greatness with humility: Giannis.

[@JohnStockton7459]

2:50 lmfaooooooo! Giannis hates eric 😂

[@michaelhession2105]

I don't think he hates Eric Nehm, Nehm is Giannis' closest media peer since Malika, Zora, and Jim Paschke all left. I think it's more that he didn't agree with the purpose of his comments.

[@QueenChynaDoll]

#34GreekFreak with Twin Look-A-Like Baby Boys 🧒🏻🫠🇳🇬👶🏻🫠

[@odklupapod]

Bucks have the 7th best record now..

[@gavin4367]

Malika getting to that bag right now!!💪💰

[@DennisTM54]

giannis is so animated 😭

[@remiperdriau4958]

The greek freak is unique and so great. The goat🎉🎉🎉

[@georgebourlos1430]

"you got to want it bad man.... you got to want it like your life is dependant on it" .... even if you are the Apparel coordinator

[@krazydae]

The bucks gonna win Ik it I feel it not a bucks fan🖤

[@kenmcintosh6253]

Malika is such a polished Pro

[@sharonmanfredo8824]

He can play for my knicks any day of the week! Jury still out on Malika, she's never gonna be Rachel!!!!

[@CoachRJ334]

This dude loves Dame can Buck fans follow him

[@folag]

OK, Giannis is my favourite baller. . . and I think Malika is the most attractive female TV commentator in a long, long time. 🥰

[@oduntanfawaz2112]

Am I the only one that thinks malika likes giannis

[@chriskay1449]

No. She covered the Bucks as a sideline reporter for Fox Sports Wisconsin early in his career. They have known each other a long time.

[@raredreamfootage]

Giannis talking to Malika Andrews? I thought he had a beef with her?