Giannis Antetokounmpo
Athlete
1994-12-06
Quotes by Giannis Antetokounmpo
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I like living in a smaller place, but I like being in big cities, too, like Athens.
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Of course, I know by growing older, I'm going to become stronger, smarter, and know the game better.
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It starts with my family. That drives me every day, just seeing them smiling.
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I wanted to be a soccer player.
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I'm a really competitive guy. I'm a really stubborn guy. That's what makes me want to take Milwaukee to the top, make Milwaukee a big market team. That's a goal I've set for myself. Hopefully, one day I can achieve it.
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The things that Dirk has done for this league and for the Dallas Mavericks, it's unbelievable. And Coach Kidd was a teammate of Dirk, so for Jason Kidd to compare me with Dirk Nowitzki, it feels nice. It's a nice compliment.
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I cannot take 30 jumpers a game. Got to have a balance. You've got to get your teammates involved.
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If I can't score, I do whatever I can to support my teammates.
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Tim Duncan did it. Dirk Nowitzki did it. I just want to be one of those guys... that stays for the city, play for the city for 20 years.
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I hope to play in the NBA for many seasons, establish my position, and win titles.
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Just growing up and going through life and how tough life was for me and my family, I'm always going to stay humble.
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Leading your family is a lot tougher than basketball.
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I like Rice Krispie treats. I like Skittles and Snickers.
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It's such a long season, and there's so many games, so many trips, you've got to build habits and be consistent with what you do.
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Dirk Nowitzki is the best European player, for me, that's ever played the game. He's an unbelievable talent.
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It doesn't matter how you're playing: you've got to be vocal - you've got to be aggressive - if you really want to be one of the best in this league.
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Just every day try to be a leader, try to get better and to help my team win. I just want to be more vocal, like talk more so my teammates can know I got their back.
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It's hard when the season ends and you're not waking up no more for practices, games. You're not in your routine no more.
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I was selling stuff probably since I could remember, like 6 or 7 years old. I was always out there helping my mom and dad sell watches, glasses, CDs, DVDs, stuff like that. Whatever we could put our hands on. I did it until I was around 17. But I was just doing it because I had to. There was no other option.
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You can never come back fresher after the all-star break. I always try to do what I do, try to take care of my body, get some weights in, feel a little bit stronger and ready to push through 25 games.
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