Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals Kobe Bryant's advice, calls LeBron James his 'idol'

Giannis Antetokounmpo has heaped praise on Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James in a recent interview ahead of new NBA season. reigning two-time MVP has been linked with a move away from Milwaukee Bucks during offseason, and his praise on Kobe Bryant and LeBron has seen Lakers mooted as a potential landing spot. Fondly kwn as Greek Freak, Giannis has developed into one of finest players in NBA over past few seasons, since Bucks picked him at 15th overall in 2013 NBA draft. 

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Giannis Lakers trade: Bucks star heaps praise on Kobe Bryant, LeBron James

In an interview with Harris Stavrou on Cosmote Tv, Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke at length on his ambitions and career so far in NBA. 25-year-old said that while he does t care about losing out on MVP, he does place a premium on winning games and championships. Milwaukee were eliminated in Eastern Conference semi-finals last season, and Bucks have made some big moves in a bid to keep ir star man on board. 

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Giannis has been often linked with a trade to champions Lakers, with his bror Kostas also plying his trade in LA. When questioned wher he would be fine in a system where he was t star player, reigning two-time MVP cryptically claimed that if LeBron James or Anthony Davis decide to join him in Milwaukee, he would welcome m with open arms and will t care if he is star player or t. 25-year-old also said that he would hardly care if he missed out on an MVP award, saying that seven years ago he was playing in second division and will t lose his mind if he fails to bag hour. 

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Greek Freak also spoke highly of Lebron James, who fired Lakers to championship last season. Giannis stated that LeBron was his idol and best in world and him winning MVP does t change that. 25-year-old also revealed late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's advice to him before his tragic death in January earlier this year. Giannis reveals that Kobe told him to sacrifice to win and become great. 

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While Greek Freak's comments are like to fuel speculation of a Giannis Lakers trade, rumours suggest that 25-year-old is close to signing a supermax contract extension with Bucks. Milwaukee have offered a contract worth whopping $247.3 million to Giannis, carrying a $42.6m, $46m, $49.5m, $52.9m and $56.3 million cap hit, making it largest contract in NBA history. If Greek Freak declines extension, he will have an endless number of suitors in free ncy next season, including Lakers.

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