Of all the rookies and prospects that captured our collective attention during the 2013-14 season, perhaps none was more captivating than the Milwaukee Bucks' hyper-athletic first-round pick—a 6’9” beanpole from Athens, Greece with hands the size of Spaldings and a smile to match.
… We’ve just received word that Giannis Antetokounmpo has actually grown since that first paragraph. He is now 6’11”.
From the guard-like handle to the still-rising height, velvet smooth jumper to a triple IPA’s worth of hops, Antetokounmpo provides a tantalizing window into the evolution of basketball in the 21st century.
Even if his name doesn’t grace the East All-Star roster this season, no one’s star stands to rise higher or hotter than the one belonging to the kid they call “The Greek Freak.”
Of course, after a quick glance at his rookie-year stats, you could be forgiven for thinking otherwise:
Antetokounmpo’s age—he was the youngest player in the league a season ago and won't turn 20 ...
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Article written by Jim Cavan