Why DeMar Admires Giannis So Much
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- čas přidán 28. 09. 2022
- In this clip, DeMar DeRozan (The Chicago Bulls) explains why he's such a big fan of Giannis Antetokounmpo (The Milwaukee Bucks).
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Players not praising Giannis will never not be weird to me. W Demar for his kind words
It's crazy how its so rare to see current nba players give this guy praise...if anything all I see is disrespect
Giannis is a throwback to the time when players didn't change teams every 2 years and didn't grow up playing together, so they might have a professional relationship, but it wasn't all buddy-buddy like it is now where half the stars all came up playing AAU together.
@water you could also say that it's hostility towards international players. Jokic gets the same treatment. I get the feeling that a lot of these guys are jealous that Giannis has accomplished what he has without the advantages of the American collegiate athletic system.
Nice double negative
In some ways it shows respect, they fear him in envy him and that’s why they don’t talk about him. Your haters are your a biggest supporters in secret
I’ve watched Magic Johnson Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan I’ve never seen anybody quite like Giannis Antetokounmpo he’s definitely one of one …we need to appreciate this generational talent..
Would you put Curry or LeBron in with the other 3 you listed? If not, why?
@@AM-de3px exactly
Shaq said he's like Giannis, running it down, dominating.
@@AM-de3px Absolutely.. Giannis is grabbing the torch from those 2 🐐’s
@@WanderingMind_ shaq at the magic was closest he was to giannis. Outside of those years the only similarity is they big and dominant
You have to get Giannis in person at some point. You already had a bunch of his teammates (at least 6, former and current ) so there is a way to reach out. His story is crazy, he is funny and laid back and looking how he treats regular media I can see him being a great guest
Yessir. I've been waiting for it. He's had Jrue, Pat, both lopez brothers, Kyle Korver, PJ Tucker, and dudley but no Giannis yet. Also Grayson Allen and Joe Ingles before they joined the Bucks, but still they have the connections to make it happen!
@@sarnyboi It's probably really hard to get Giannis. In the summer he spends much of his time abroad and in season it's probably not possible to get a interview with him in person unless you travel to Milwaukee. And even then it's probably tough with how dedicated he is to the game, recovery and his family.
Dudes jj pod is successful cause players are put on a safe and familiar place where they can open their heart. The US players at least. I think Giannis would not feel as comfortable. I think it can only work if all jj manages to get all the brothers together. Then you will see Giannis open up.
Think Giannis isnt really the type of person to do many interviews. Others may see it as branding opportunity, or just as brothers helping eachother out. I personally dont see Giannis having much interest in that, he always lets his play on the court do the talking. I remember some story that he, as odd one out, didnt want to go do pick-up in LA with all the other pros because they could get a competitive advantage out of that. He is so laserfocused on the on-court stuff, rest seems to not have much meaning. Ofc this i just my personal opinion and i dont know him, but that would be my guess
Jj don’t like Giannis…he’s underrated Giannis ability several times and he knows Giannis most have seen those podcast
He's the first one in years taking all star game seriously and it affect others. Practically single handedly changing the all star game mood for years to come
I think we all need to appreciate Prime Giannis while he's still at this level. Even though he has a ton of accolades I still don't think he doesn't gets enough credit for being such a unique player. Him, Steph and Jokic are my favorite players to watch.
That's a good list
He'll turn 28 the December, he isn't even at the peak of his prime, he's just entering it. 2-3 years down the line, he'll have mastered his jumpshot and have 50%+ on mid range, and 37%+ on 3-pt and a 80%+ on free throws. At which point he will literally have no weaknesses.
I think 34-35% from three is realistic for Giannis at his absolute peak. Not even players like Lebron or Luka shoot 37 % from 3.
@@kami4466 yeah, 38% is when the word elite starts getting thrown around as a 3 point shooter. Throughout his career he'll probably have a few years around that number, but less because his shooting becomes god tier and more because of the space teams have to give him.
Inb4 he’s the next Westbrook
It's truly amazing to see international players like Giannis, Embiid, Siakam and others coming to the US with barely any basketball experience, entering college or going straight to the pros, having an impact in the league early on and, in this instance, even achieving all-star & MVP status. Genetics and hard work can absolutely make up for lost time.
Luka learned much more playing euroleague than he could have in ncaa
The difference (imo) are international players come to the states with a solid fundamental skill set, their foundations are solid. They understand what it means to play team basketball, they have the basics of dribble, pass, & shoot. They understand how Defenses are 'supposed' to work. Now they might not be elite in any of these areas or know how to apply these skills at a high level but it's alot different when a player knows how to utilize the triple threat, how to pass out of the post, the importance of ball movement, etc etc. In contrast to kids in the USA who grow up learning how to do eurosteps and crossovers for the oohs and aahs before they can consistently finish with their off-hand.
Simply put, international players grow up learning how to play organized basketball, not instagram/2k basketball.
@@boristheb1ad3x67 I agree, personally I think FIBA is the more authentic form of basketball. While NCAA is authentic compared to the NBA, it's not 'high-level' like FIBA. The NBA game is heavily influenced by $$$ & the politics of the game, that's why high level NCAA players can go overseas and have great careers, and you'll never hear about them.
Well written.
Jokic too
Giannis is something special. He's his own player and very entertaining to watch
Year 1 Giannis and Present Giannis look like 2 different people fr
Present Giannis looks like Rookie Giannis’s dad lmao.
Insane how much he progressed
2nd only to maybe Steven Adams
I read this as "president" Giannis and i was like, i dont put nothing past giannis,. lol.
I love demars point. Everyone has “it” the question is can you mature the “it”. All players in the nba are the best players on the planet only some reach their full potential.
Facts, that's why you can't believe the hype with lottery picks these days. It's not so much about what you coming into the league with, it's about how much you can develop that in the first several seasons in the league. Jimmy Butler is a perfect example, he doesn't get the recognition he deserves because he didn't come into the league with the fanfare, he just improved every season and went from riding the bench to All-NBA caliber. Meanwhile you have players like KAT & Tatum who had the fanfare but haven't expanded their game much since their rookie season.
@@09lowkey I agree with your Jimmy butler but no Tatum and kat. Tatum has become an exceptional playmaker in the last couple of seasons while also reducing his mid range and get to the basket and shooting the long ball better. Just needs to work on consistency. Kat has been a 20 and 10 guy since his second season. He’s a way better defender then he was in the last couple of seasons and he’s still one of the best offensive big men in the nba. Those two have definitely expanded their games since their rookie season
Really cool quote by an nba player, can't remember who, but it goes, "I'm closer to lebron than you are to me", these guys are the best of the best.
@@picassojulien899 Tatum & KAT are overrated. They've improved a bit since they were rookies but they haven't expanded their game much. In comparison to Jimmy & Giannis who have develop new skill sets since their early days in the league. KAT still don't play Defense, Tatum still takes a million contested jumpers and doesn't finish over the top of smaller defenders.
@@09lowkey you don't know ball💯
Giannis made me like basketball. Period. And I really can’t thank him enough
You must like the same 2 moves over and over and have a love of airballed shots LMAO
Said the Suns fan that feels still hurt...
Also,the best personality among all off NBA superstars maybe ever. He's so geniunely humble. Is straight up weird how 100 % normal he is.
I think it's a combination of not growing up with the idea of basketball stardom and also being responsible for his family after his father died.
To a degree he approaches basketball like a job more than living the life he always wanted. I'm not saying he doesn't love the sport, but he wasn't thinking of this since childhood.
And once he got to the NBA and his father got sick, he had that bread winner role. Look at athletes who are responsible for their families and most more grounded.
I can't say that, even though i'm Greek. There have been many superstars with great, humble personalities. Magic, Dirk, Pau(maybe not a superstar per se in the NBA, but definitely a superstar all-around the world with unreal international accolades) and most of all Duncan! Tim is like the ultimate anti-star.
@@user-bo5bl4li5w Did you just put Pau there? Gasols both of them but mainly that clown were αχωνευτοι και ψωνάρες and some of the most arrogant overhyped hated clowns along with Lebum. What are you smoking fellow Greek? Dirk was indeed humble though and for a German that says a lot.
Giannis to me is the definition of greatness being earned. He's always putting in the work and improving. I'm not a Milwaukee fan but I will never get upset seeing them win because I know he's outworking everyone to get there
Love seeing a player of DeMar's caliber praising Giannis. Feels like his greatness constantly gets disrespected because of the stupid "skilled" narrative
giannis have more skills any star in nba expect kd second people giannis the best 2 way players in nba only weak he have is consistent outside shot tell me any nba star players who gone give u evry night 29 points 14 rebounds 6 assists 3 block 2 steal
Giannis plays with 110% effort and passionate every time. My man is incredible!
Have to when you can't shoot and only have 2 moves on offense. Thank God he taller than 6'7 or he'd be a Chick Fil A worker
I think when you look into Giannis upbringing and how rough he and his brothers had it being on the poverty line that instills a hunger, drive, and work ethic in you that can't really be taught and doesn't go away. It reminds me of Kobe and how for him growing up in Italy in isolation in a way shaped him into developing that mamba mentality. A lot of a persons upbringing shapes who they are and what their mentality is
He probably faced muggings as a kid too. Think about it - a kid at an illegal market, no citizenship, African. If the cops didn't shake them down, there were probably gangs that would try.
That's just a guess, but that's the way life is around the world.
Kobe loved growing up in Italy. Maybe the language barrier was there at first stages but he blended in perfectly, even speaking with local accent and dialect. Later on, I think his drive was inspired by something else.
@@riccaphotographer Might be true. I was watching an interview he did he said he grew up in Italy with no friends and when he came back to the states as a teenager he couldn't relate to any of his peers due to the cultural difference between Europe and the States. He said basketball was the only way to make them accept him. In a sense basketball was truly his bestfriend which is why he worked so hard at it
That kobe in italy is a reach bro ngl
@@chicagoblackhawks9840 Not really. Take a dive into his upbringing and how he explained it was for him
Greatness recognizes greatness.
watchin Giannis dismantle our Bulls in the playoffs last year, i have one word: RELENTLESS.
it's every single play. get him the ball at the 3 point line and he's coming at you. by the 4th quarter you're like omg this dude never stops. then you gotta play him again in 2 days. and again 3 days after that. and again...
I love seeing this respect among people, the Bucks and Bulls may be rivals, but they're all basketball players. There is common ground there, seeing that respect shared is wholesome
Giannis is a freak on both ends of the floor. I think his championship showed it perfectly... that impossible recover block on Ayton... the 50pt close out game. And you can just tell that guy has no misplaced ego. Dude has to be so good to coach, you can just see he would do anything you ask him to do. Bud is lucky as hell and so are the Bucks
All US players except Curry have Egos that is why. Just like all clueless US citizens.
Giannis is the best player in the world, people need to appreciate it
Stfu lmao he ain’t better than jokic how’s he the best😂
@@DeMarDeRozan-qn7mh the same way your mom gives the best BJs
giannis living demar's dream, bringing a chip home to the city that drafted him and getting a super max
“All she wants is Niiiiikesss, but the real ones”😎
DeMar would have a ring if toronto didn’t trade him
Everyone always says Kyrie or DB or Tatum for the Mamba but it’s really Giannis he has the work ethic with so much humility and the SELF STARTING MOTOR to ALWAYS BE HUNGRY AND DOMINATE DOUBLE TEAM OR NOT AND ON DEFENSE ….. he has the potential to be top 3 ever and he’s only just now scratched off the roof
I think with his 1st title he already cracked the top 15 list if he win two more he will slip in to my top 5 of all time. Or he can just win one more championship and win a two or more MVP
Demar Derozan was able to win Giannis in finals and won the championship. Is just amazing hearing this kind words of a guy such Demar. Respect.
Jrue Holiday, Demar DeRozan, Khris Middleton, Giannis, and Brook Lopez.
Throwback 80's Lineup that can still win the championship today.
#BucksTraDeRozan
It will be game over two straight chips in a row
Nah Giannis to the Bulls
Fuc yo bucks
i respect demar even more now . Would be a great fit in milwaukee as well xD
Generation Talent, that’s for sure
0:56 that was Kobe straight from DeMar mouth right there. Kobe said that to DeMar before and chuckled lightly after, you can tell
The dude started out averaging like 6 points per game. Let that sink in
I don't know why some people can't accept that Giannis is not a finesse player. He's not slick. He's not pretty or cute. He's a physical force with an ironclad will. He's got way more Kobe and Michael in him than some of these dudes that say he can't play.
He's more of a Orlando Shaq with Kobe's work ethic
its crazy that there are people out there who still dont think he has been the best player in the world for a couple years now
He isn't. Just say you don't know basketball. He is not better than Curry. Or Lebron. Or Kawhi. Or KD. I'd take Luka over him too. He got to the finals playing hurt teams and Bucks closed out 2 games of an ECF without him, would a Lebron or KD or Curry team be able to do that? No.
@@RealParadox85 literally has been dominating the league the past few years, injuries are a part of the game, Giannis got hurt his damn self. Let’s be real, he’s literally been the best player.
@@RealParadox85 Curry and Luka are the only players in Gianni's caliber from your list. Lebum especially is just overhyped. Watch Gianni's National team and his expression in that game after he was taught what real basketball means. You are the one who doesn't seem to have any idea about basketball.
The thing about Giannis is, he comes with pure violence.
Honestly, If Giannis wasnt in the NBA, The fanbase would be very toxic if Lebron Curry KD were the only Superstars and face. Giannis is the equalizer! We all Respect him!
Lol only Curry is not like the other two but more like Giannis in character. He is the only US player I like and respect.
Giannis is the greatest player ever🐐
Yu doing to much now
If he shot 40 percent from three then yea
DeMar DeRozan: my big respect man... You used to be one of my farorite basketball players in NBA, but after this interview and what you said about Yannis and NBA, I became your personal fan...Good luck...
Nah buddy is the best player in the world rn. I can’t even lie and I’m a luka fan.
He has the name the Greek freak because of his skillset, I remember when he came in the league they say he would be a 7 foot point guard(freak) . Maybe not a pure point guard but he definitely plays point Plus on defense he is almost as good as Olajuwon or Mourning. Maybe he cannot shoot like KD but KD has been shooting Like this since high school
I don't want to do this and bring it back, but let's look at the "highly skilled" James Harden's career against Giannis'. It was not about being almost 7ft and just dunking the ball. All along it was about the amount of work you are willing to put in, and how badly do you want it.
Y’all ain’t seen nothin yet lol just wait. Giannis just getting started.
This is such a bold take it’s like you see something we don’t
giannis should be a reference point to players , no matter their draft position or undrafted status, if I could out 70% of what Giannis put into his game I'm going to be great.
He is a reference point to countless people especially in his home country and a role model.
Giannis is special. The effort he put into the court
JJ could you one day do a segment about breaking down young upcoming talent and who you think is next up in the league
You hear that Gilbert!!!!!
The narrative that Giannis isn’t skilled is ridiculous. Dribbling the ball for 20 seconds and then shooting a step back 3 is one/two skills in the entire game lol (James Harden 🤦🏼♂️).
Athletic 7 footers have happened and will continue to happen in the NBA but being big and athletic doesn’t guarantee you’ll be great. If it did, Deandre Jordan, Dwight Howard and Javale McGee would be talked about like Giannis. They’re probably as athletic if we talking sheer athleticism and power.
Yet Giannis can literally dribble like a guard, lead the fast break on his own and or finish it, he can play in the post on offence, he can pass out of it. He can face up from the perimeter and get by anyone. On defence, he literally can guard all 5 positions. His perimeter D might even be the best we’ve ever seen from a guy his size, and obviously he protects the paint.
You don’t become an MVP, FMVP, DPOY just coz you big lol. If you really think about it, the ONLY weakness to his game is his shooting. The rest of it is as elite as we’ve ever seen and he’s not really even in his prime prime. We all know he somehow still has the potential to get better even where he’s currently strong. So if you consider that shooting is his only weakness, then the idea he’s not skilled is so damn dumb.
I mean, Kobe and MJ could say Harden got no skill coz he can’t play in the post like those 2 or move without the ball. The man has a far smaller skill set overall than Giannis haha and it’s not even close 😂
Not a Giannis fan but that man is freaking hungry for it and I can see it. Even though it already won. He still wants more.
You’re entitled to your opinion but what exactly are you not a fan of? Just curious
Giannis to Chicago !! Let’s go lolool
Gonna have to trade your entire team for that to happen he runs Milwaukee and has more say in Milwaukee than he will anywhere else
Facts Giannis is hungry
At the end when demar says he plays “one way” it’s not one dimension it’s full throttle
Demar and Giannis should join forces!
The only issue with the question is it appears Tommy is assuming DeMar played Giannis in the playoffs for the first time last season with the Bulls. DeMar beat Giannis twice in the playoffs in Toronto.
And casuals do not know that😂😂😂😂😂 but don’t bring it up tho “that wasn’t the good gianni’s” LMFAOOOOO
Giannis for President!!!!
When you watch his movie and you see all he had to overcome to get here he have no choice but to go hard alot of dudes here come from the hood but they really not that hungry
Gotta get giannis on the pod
Only thing the league hopes to slow Giannis down is by his age....but he is in his prime atm so good luck.
I'll never forget when DeRozan tried to fight Giannis after a block...but the respect is great
Demar Based.
Giannis is the best
U gotta get giannis on the pod
DeRozan and Trae Young also said the same. "Killer."
Iverson called him "Killer" at the Top 75 celebration.
this is why demar is the GROAT
btw when Giannis came to the league he did know how to play basketball. Not one on one moves and stuff that is taught in the US but actual team basketball. That is the difference Europeans have with Americans and this is why the top 3 players of the next era are all Europeans, coz moves can be learned even at late stages of an athletes career the mentality and basketball IQ needs to be taught from a young age
My true G.O.A.T. is MJ... but if Giannis becomes consistent with those 3s and gets 6 rings man we need to have another conversation with the G.O.A.T.
Nah MJ is MJ but Giannis is my role model and favorite player at the moment. And I say that as a Greek person.
They don’t wanna tell everybody HES THE BEST THEY EVER SEEN… cause he’s only 27. But here in Milwaukee WE KNEW 🦌
I love how the media straight up disrespects or doesn't acknowledge Giannis, but players who have gone to war against him know the truth.
Giannis is STILL underrated in my books until old heads, current players and fans say he is the best almost unanimously.
Just look at his jumpshot improvement
Imagine Gianni's and Luka💥💥💥🔥🔥
Is not about how u start is how u finish giannis is proving that
well you know JJ doesn't think Giannis is top 3 so
Noticed his tone when he said "didn't really know how to play basketball" 🙄
Ignorance is bliss
Summary: Giannis has the Mamba Mentality 🐍
What's scary is that when his athleticism goes out he's just another big man. He has to look at what's happening to westbrook right now. Giannis needs to develop his jumpshot asap.
Demar has perfect timing 😂.. Cause Giannis did just give him the gentlemen’s sweep
Demars raptors took out the bucks in 2017
@@freddycalipari4242 And what does 2017 (5 years ago, lmfao before Giannis was an 2x MVP DPOY ‘&’ champion..) have to do with what happened this postseason..?
Giannis, Ben Simmons, and Zion are about to ragdoll the entire league
Thanks for being honest DeMar. The hate Giannis gets is incredibly weird to me. I’ve been going to 40-60 games yearly center court row 10 since 1987 (10 games a year in 85 and 86 also) and Giannis last 4 yrs one of best 4 year stretches I’ve ever seen (from 23/24 to 26/27 years old especially).
So many casuals confuse handles/shooting as the only “skills” in basketball when there are many skills and aspects to the game and Giannis is elite at all of them outside shooting (getting better and is 6’11” 250 so besides Durant Dirk Hakeem Garnett and few others none of the all time bigs 6’10” and taller are great shooters and we don’t hold it against them for being the top10 GOAT (Russell Kareem Wilt Duncan Shaq Giannis all elite all time greats and not better then avg shooters. Giannis has best handles of all of them and top2-3 passer). If Giannis keeps improving and stays health by the time in 2030 I’d be surprised if he’s not in my top5-15 somewhere.
what hate lmao he’s overrated
@@DeMarDeRozan-qn7mh Yeah. Why listen to a casual when professional players say he’s good🌚
Giannis is just a freak bro calling it now he winning FMVP
I remember when the Greek freak came into the NBA
Jj pause worthy moment
I knew Giannis would be special as soon as he was drafted as that skinny kid. In 13
bro no you did not😂
@@Tyler-ln6ig yes I did and I got clowned just like you're clowning me now.
Doesn't faze me. Another 1 I called and got made fun of was when the Raptors got Kawhi. I called championship for them before the season started. And once again I got clowned
Believed in my boy since nba 2k14
@@rickDArula ngl you capping yo ahh off it’s easier to say now in hindsight 💀
@@MadebySwerve he was tall and had a huge wingspan. Anyone can see he had the potential.
I hope he ends his career with Bucks. He would fit right in with Jrue and Giannis.
Anyone can make it BIG if they were meant to be!
Giannis is a 7ft Prime Westbrook there you go
giannis is the guy who will give you 30 and 15 on a bad game
Imagine if Shaq had Giannis work ethic and mentality.. Shaq would've been easily the GOAT
That sums up Giannis. Obsessive. He plays obsessively. Think about how guys mak love to women. Some go slow, whispering into her ear, tryinna bring her chills, then start soft then go harder. Giannis just gets in and gives 100% until he gets out.
He actually late when he first play basketball.
Guys when it's all said and done where does giannis rank all time
Top ten and if everything goes well in the future maybe top 5 I think
Thats a very hot take but I believe Giannis will finish his career as top 3-5 player of all time.
When you’re not from here, your mentality is different. It’s a hunger that us Americans don’t have. And it doesn’t take long to see the difference. Watch a few possessions of his games and then let me know what you think about my statement.
The fact that he focused on drive vs skill said it all. He doesn’t like his game.
Demar bout to marry Giannis
Second only to Ben Simmons
"He didnt know how to play basketball"
....lol so from that to 2X MVP 1 FMVP?!
Giannis is a 7 foot Westbrook
I remember back in 2015 when I called Giannis a 7ft Westbrook ppl thought I was on crack lol now look … he’s literally a 7ft prime Westbrook with a slightly better IQ due to his lower turnover average
"What did you learn playing Playoff Giannis"
DeMar beat him in 2017 lol
Different Giannis now obviously, but the way it's worded is like DeRozan never played Giannis in the playoffs before.
rearrange DeMar and you get DreaM
U should admire steph
Well at least we know this interview won't be full of lies and softball questions like Ben Simmons.
Remember when JJ claimed they were New Media? THAT WAS A LIE
He relies on his spin moves and euro steps at the moment to give him space. Imagine if Giannis perfects his shot making ability and utilizes his fadeaways more. He could then do one-handed pump fakes and take it strong to the basket just like his Airness.
Demar just come to death row (the lakers) it’s not too late 😅😅😅
Jj Steve a Smith Steve Jackson matt Barnes don't like giannis but they act like they him when nba players tell them his the best
Dont be surprise if this dude will be a buck come trade deadline