For Giannis Antetokounmpo, the priority this season, over everything else, is to lead Milwaukee Bucks to their first championship since 1971. Kareem Abdul Jabbar did it back then, and Giannis intends to emulate him and help his team attain glory.

There has been a lot of talk about Giannis being one of the favorites to win the NBA MVP award for the second successive season. The debates on who the MVP regained traction attention after LeBron James recently explained how he has done enough to get consideration in the MVP race.

James said the position of his team is one of the things that conveys the kind of season he has had. Giannis, on the other hand, chose to talk less about the MVP race. His main focus, Antetokounmpo said, is to play good basketball and lead his team to the NBA title.

“I know there’s going to be a lot of people out there talking about the MVP. That’s not my main focus. Get better. Win games. Help my team play good basketball. Go and try to win the big trophy. The last time we did that was 1971,” he said, talking to reporters on Tuesday.

Milwaukee Bucks are in a good place, feels Giannis Antetokounmpo

With Antetokounmpo leading the team, the Bucks had a great season. They were on top of the Eastern Conference with the best record in the league prior to the league’s suspension. Also, they are among the favorites to win the NBA title this season.

As they are back in action after over four months, Giannis felt it might take a little while to get into their full stride, but the team seems to have a good chemistry going.

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“It is going to take a few games to get back. But I think we are in a good place. Guys came back, they were in shape… It’s like we are in a very good place as a team. Our chemistry is in a good place. Everybody is talking fun, everybody is smiling.

“Day by day, game by game, this team wants to gets better. That’s what our goal is.”

The Bucks restart their campaign on July 31 with a game against Boston Celtics after playing three scrimmage games.