Despite the Milwaukee Bucks not clinching the NBA title last season, their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, continues to shine brightly. His outstanding performance remains crucial to the Bucks’ success, reminding fans of his leadership during the team’s 2021 championship run, where he earned the Finals MVP.
However, not everyone sees Antetokounmpo as the top player in the Eastern Conference. Former NBA star Kevin Garnett recently expressed his opinion on a special episode of his show, KG Certified: TICKET & THE TRUTH.
Garnett boldly claimed that Antetokounmpo isn’t among the top three players in the East. The LeBron James’ admirer didn’t like the idea of taking the Bucks star over Jayson Tatum and Joel Embiid.
“You can’t say that with Embiid and Tatum over there… He’s probably like the, What, fourth-best player in the East?” Garnett said.
Kevin Garnett when asked if Giannis Antetokounmpo is the best player in the Eastern Conference:
“You can’t say that with Embiid and Tatum over there… He’s probably like the, what, fourth-best player in the East?” pic.twitter.com/77e1zz6EZG
— TheBucksZone (@TheBucksZone) August 25, 2024
Antetokounmpo’s performance last season was spectacular enough to draw attention. He averaged 30.4 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game. Jayson Tatum averaged 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.9 assists. Joel Embiid, another player Garnett mentioned, posted averages of 34.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 5.6 assists.
NBA fans Slam Kevin Garnett For His Bold Take on Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s resume in the NBA is impressive enough to argue that he belongs among the top three players in the league. With two MVP awards and a Defensive Player of the Year title under his belt, his achievements speak volumes.
As soon as Garnett made his bold statement, basketball fans took to social media to voice their disapproval.
Giannis is a second best player of the league
— Agustín sujo. (@agustinsujook) August 25, 2024
KGs takes are ridiculous! Waste of time! Why even ask this guy a real question and expect a unBiased answer
— Jordan (@Jordan420Carley) August 25, 2024
Given that Giannis is at the height of his career, fans were quick to draw comparisons between Garnett’s own career and Antetokounmpo’s accomplishments to highlight the Milwaukee Bucks star’s legacy.
Giannis on an off-day is better than KG at his absolute best. Debate a wall.
— BrianK (@bkallday__) August 26, 2024
Giannis already greater than KG all time
— Ball Knower Brick 🧱 (@ballknower340) August 25, 2024
He’s threatened because he’s never been as good as Giannis. KGs playoff career high is what Giannis averaged in the finals. The only thing KG has on Giannis is longevity. Fled the Midwest to form the first modern superteam cuz he couldn’t win on his own.
— cautiously optimistic bucks fan (@ThatDude_Kevo) August 25, 2024
While Tatum and Embiid had remarkable seasons, many fans believe that Antetokounmpo’s all-around contributions make a strong case for him being one of the league’s best.
