Erik Spoelstra is preparing to coach Giannis Antetokounmpo after spending years trying to slow him down. The Miami Heat head coach spoke about the Greek superstar\u2019s extraordinary qualities in an interview with Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, highlighting above all his ability to break down opposing defenses.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll try to find some other ways to maximize his gifts, but he\u2019s pretty much done it all.<\/p>\n
I think more than anything, it\u2019s been his ability to force not a second defender, a third defender. And that creates a bunch of havoc to someone\u2019s defense. We lived it. One extra defender is not enough. And then you get a third one, and his willingness and his improvement with his passing over the years gets you in scramble mode. That part of his IQ and his vision and his playmaking, we\u2019ll be looking forward to exploring that as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
Spoelstra emphasized how Antetokounmpo\u2019s growth as a passer and playmaker has made the two-time NBA MVP even more difficult to contain. He is not only a dominant scorer, but also a player capable of manipulating defenses and creating advantages for his teammates.<\/p>\n
The coach\u2019s comments perfectly describe the impact Giannis has had on the NBA over the years and the excitement of finally being able to work alongside him after so many battles as an opponent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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