Giannis Antetokounmpo has really raised the level this season. The two-time MVP has been dominating over the past few seasons. With Giannis looking to defend his championship status, he has come up huge for the Buck. Currently, he is a leading player for both MVP and DPOY once again. In addition, his recent dominant performances got Shaquille O’Neal to admit how in a few years there will be no competition for Giannis as the best player in the NBA.

Much like Antetokounmpo, Shaq made dominance an attribute associated with him. He was the first big man to truly play bully ball with his 7-foot frame and unreal athleticism. However, after watching the work ethic of Antetokounmpo over the years and seeing the resemblance, Shaq has grown into a fan. Notably, he even said the Greek Freak is a better player than him and relinquished his superman title as well.

After Antetokounmpo put up another Freakish performance, Shaquille O’Neal gave him all the praise. However, he left fans bewildered with his take on Giannis.

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Shaquille O’Neal says Giannis Antetokounmpo will be the best player in a few years

In his recent games, Antetokounmpo has really showcased his true form. Coming up big against some of the best teams in the NBA, O’Neal was left stunned. He spoke about how he loves the way Giannis competes. In addition, Shaq said that while there are few players above him right now, Antetokounmpo will soon be the best player in the league.

The Big Diesel said: “It takes a certain animal, a D-Wade, Kobe or LeBron to say, ‘Hey I know you’re the best but I’m coming.’ One day you’re going to say this league belongs to me. That’s who he is now. I know there are a couple of names above him. But one day we will say Giannis is the best player in the league. Period.”

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While fans had their say over Antetokounmpo already being the best, the Freak is proving it on the court. In just the last two games, Giannis has sent shock waves around the league. He has dropped 40 points in back-to-back games against the Sixers and the Brooklyn Nets. In addition, he has come through in the big moments each time.

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Moreover, he also became the Bucks’ all-time leading scorer after surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. If the Greek Freak continues his run, do you think he can win both MVP and DPOY for the second time? Let us know in the comments below.