The achievements of Giannis Antetokounmpo are unimaginable for other athletes. One of the NBA’s all-time greats feels that the Greek Freak is special because, despite his many accomplishments, he never stops looking for ways to improve.

Hakeem Olajuwon had nothing but admiration for the two-time MVP after working out with him in Houston.
Giannis continues to improve.

Olajuwon found Antetokounmpo’s unwavering commitment to perfecting his craft to be “amazing.”

Seeing a player like Giannis push himself to improve daily and elevate his game is incredible. Olajuwon stated, “That just says a lot about him, his work ethic, and his determination to be the very best he can be,” according to Mark Berman.

The 19-year NBA veteran Olajuwon, who was selected for 12 All-Star teams, won two titles, and was awarded one MVP trophy, loved his time with Giannis.

Due to the similarity of our backgrounds—his parents are from Nigeria—working with him was an honor and a lot of fun. We discussed a wide range of subjects, both involving and omitting basketball. It was quite beautiful, Hakeem said.

Determined to bounce back

Giannis wants to do all in his ability to help the Milwaukee Bucks win this season following a disappointing year, so he spent time working out with Hakeem.

The Bucks faced a lot of criticism after their shocking first-round exit the previous campaign. Milwaukee secured the top playoff spot by finishing the regular season strong. However, the Bucks struggled in the postseason and were unable to go past the first round after falling to the eighth-seeded Miami Heat in just five games.