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With Goal of Beating LeBron James at the NBA All-Star Game, Giannis Antetokounmpo Wittily Sheds Light on Future: “Working My Way Up to the Front Office”

Published 02/10/2023, 7:30 AM EST

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The conversation around the greatest player in NBA history has once again been reignited with LeBron James breaking the all-time scoring record. The record was previously held by Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The basketball world is buzzing with excitement and opinions about this new feat. LeBron’s impressive record has many people thinking about the future of the NBA. Recently, Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked about his thoughts on constructing his team to contend against LeBron in the All-Star game. He replied with determination and a hint of wit. 

The ‘Greek Freak’ stated that his goal was to beat LeBron James as he can’t be 0-3 against him. He also added that he will be coaching the celebrity game and wants to do the best job possible to work his way up. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo shares his future plans

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Giannis Antetokounmpo has been known for his impressive skills on the court and his witty personality off it. Recently, he shed some light on his future plans. It seems clear he is determined to become the best player in the NBA. A reporter asked about his goal of “how is he gonna construct his team” for the All-Star game. The 2-time MVP confidently and humorously stated, “My goal is to beat LeBron… I gotta do the best job possible… I’m working my way to the front office so I gotta do the best job. I cannot be 0-3 against him.” 

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The Milwaukee Bucks superstar has already demonstrated his leadership skills by coaching the celebrity game. Furthermore, he wittingly said he plans to continue down this path to make his way up to the front office. Whether he is dominating on the court or leading from the sidelines, Giannis Antetokounmpo is always a force to be reckoned with. 

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Antetokounmpo showers praise on LeBron James

According to a report by CBS Sports, back in August of 2022, Giannis Antetokounmpo had some high praise for James. Furthermore, he said that despite the emergence of other top players, LeBron’s 18-year career is simply unmatched. Notably, James has four MVP awards and four NBA championships under his belt. He has undoubtedly earned his place as one of the greatest players to ever step foot on the hardwood. Giannis’ admiration for LeBron’s game showcases the strong sense of respect and sportsmanship that prevails among the best players in the NBA. 

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Who do you think will win the All-Star game this time around? Let us know in the comments below. 

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Nivedita Dubey

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Nivedita Dubey is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Nivedita has been following the NBA for a long time now and is deeply interested in the strategic intricacies of the sport. To hone her understanding of the inner workings of the game, she closely follows the analyses of popular NBA insiders and reporters like, Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania.
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