Gilbert Arenas is now taking his argument in opposition to Giannis Antetokounmpo within the battle of brains.
On his podcast, the retired star cager has shifted his takes over the Greek celebrity, questioning if he received an sufficient psychological edge to go on par with Chris Paul, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Nikola Jokic amongst others.
“Let’s go to the psychological aspect,” he mentioned on his podcast. “Is he smarter than Chris Paul? Is he smarter than LeBron James? Is he smarter than (Stephen) Curry, Klay (Thompson), Draymond (Inexperienced), Kawhi Leonard, (Nikola) Jokic, Luka (Doncic)? If he doesn’t rank primary in that, that’s what I imply.”
Criticisms in opposition to Antetokounmpo aren’t that new on the aspect of Arenas. As oddly and controversial as it might be, he stays unfazed of the backlash receiving from the basketball group and the entire Milwaukee Bucks fan base.
Although Giannis is the present epitome of power and energy within the league panorama, he’s little doubt an mental certainly one of his personal. That golden {hardware} he options wouldn’t have been attainable if he doesn’t possesses that form of psychological fortitude and toughness that he developed all through these arduous instances as a humble child from Athens.
Maybe there’s no finish in sight on Arenas bashing Antetokounmpo. However on the finish of the day, actual and bonafide followers perceive the Greek Freak’s greatness and uniqueness as an all-time icon.