Giannis Antetokounmpo inspired by Fred VanVleet post son's birth to improve shooting

Reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo became a far on Monday after his longtime girlfriend Mariah Riddlesprigger gave birth to couple's first child. Giannis took to Twitter to express his joy by sharing a photo of his newborn son Liam Charles Antetokounmpo. ' Greek Freak' is w hoping that farhood inspires him to improve as a player in general.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo looking to take inspiration from Fred VanVleet

Giannis Antetokounmpo, who missed Milwaukee Bucks' win over Sacramento Kings due to birth of his son, admitted that he intends to take inspiration from Toronto Raptors star Fred VanVleet and improve his game. Speaking to ESPN, Giannis admitted that birth of his child is motivating him already. 

Giannis furr shed light on his childhood stating that he was always an excited kid who asked questions all time. Equally excited to be a far,  Bucks star is hoping to take his newfound motivation to court and step up for his side. 

"Look at Fred VanVleet,  He started making all those shots when he had his kid. Maybe that happens to me also. Who kws?" - Giannis Antetokoumpo

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Fred VanVleet's Finals show

Giannis Antetokounmpo cited example of Raptors star Fred VanVleet, whom he met in  2019 Eastern Conference finals. VanVleet's was shooting a mere 20% of his shots across  first three games. n his son, Fred Jr., was born and VanVleet posted 3 points off bench in Game 4, shooting a whopping 68% of his shots in final three games. 

Despite leading 2-0, Raptors dramatically turned around tie to win  Conference finals 4-2. Raptors went on to beat Golden State Warriors in NBA Finals to win first NBA championship in ir history.  

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Giannis Antetokounmpo improving furr: A threat for or sides

Coming back to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greek star has already improved his game from last season. He was averaging 27.7 points and 12.5 rebounds last season. This season, 25-year-old is averaging 30 points and 13.5 rebounds and is in contention to win NBA MVP again. If Buck star does man to improve his shooting, which is already at 54.9%, it will surely be deadly for rest of sides in NBA teams.

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