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‘Giannis Antetokounmpo just can’t score’: Lakers’ LeBron James savagely mocks Bucks star ahead of new season

Samir Mehdi
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LeBron James responds to Channing Frye saying Giannis Antetokounmpo can’t score, and agrees with him.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is coming off another historic regular season in his 2019-20 campaign. His otherworldly averages earned him his second straight MVP honours, joining a handful of NBA legends who won back-to-back MVPs.

Though this is a feat that can only be achieved by players in the upper echelon of NBA history, this is merely a regular season award. When it comes to the NBA Playoffs, Giannis doesn’t have the greatest track record.

Whether it be 4 straight losses in the 2019 ECF to the Toronto Raptors, getting gentleman swept by the Miami Heat in the 2nd round of Bubble Playoffs, Giannis has underachieved.

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This lack of Playoff success prompted Channing Frye to take shots at Giannis on Twitter.

Both LeBron and Channing Frye believe Giannis ‘cannot score’.

Back in November, Channing Frye sent a series of tweets lessening the Bucks and Giannis.

LeBron James recently appeared on the RoadTrippin Pod and discussed Channing’s comments on the Greek Freak.

LeBron said, “Channing said last week, ‘Milwaukee didn’t get better because Giannis can’t score.’ People went crazy online saying he averaged 30. I know what Channing is basically talking about. You got to break the game down.”

These comments by Frye were made after the Bucks’ acquisition of All-Defense guard Jrue Holiday.

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This is of course being taken out of context as it is obvious the reigning 2x MVP can hold his own on the offensive end of the floor.

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However, when it comes to the Playoffs, the defense build a sort of ‘wall’ in the paint and doesn’t allow Giannis to barrel through, down the lane, as he does in the regular season.

This forces Giannis to take shots from range, which he is historically below average at. This is what Channing and LeBron were most probably referencing when saying he cannot score.

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Samir Mehdi

Samir Mehdi

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Samir Mehdi is a senior strategist for the NBA division at The Sportsrush. Ever since he was 13 years old, he’s been obsessed with the game of basketball. From watching Kobe Bryant’s highlights on YouTube to now, analyzing and breaking down every single game on League Pass, Samir’s passion for the game is unwavering. He's a complete basketball junkie who not only breaks down current games but also keenly watches ones from the 60s’ and 70s’ while also reading comprehensive books on the history of the league. Samir’s life revolves around basketball and he hopes that shows in his work. Aside from work, he loves to spend time in the gym and with his friends at social gatherings.

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