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Milwaukee Bucks: 5 reasons Giannis Antetokounmpo will win the MVP

By Brian Sampson

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 08: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks watches the action against the Indiana Pacers during the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 8, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 08: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks watches the action against the Indiana Pacers during the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 8, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 22: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks turns up the court against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the Bradley Center on April 22, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks defeated the Celtics 104-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 22: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks turns up the court against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the Bradley Center on April 22, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks defeated the Celtics 104-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

5. Work ethic

Just about everyone in the NBA has a good work ethic. They wouldn’t be in the top league in the world without it no matter their natural born abilities. However, Antetokounmpo has proven he has one of, if not THE, best work ethics in the NBA.

The transformation in not only his game but his body, from his rookie season to now, has been nothing short of incredible. He entered the league as a long, wiry player and has turned himself into an athletic marvel. He’s put on mass amounts of lean muscle that have served him well and haven’t taken away from his speed or quickness.

His game on the court also reflects hard work. About the only thing he hasn’t mastered yet is a consistent outside shot. However, he has shown flashes in this department. Still, he’s such a polished player thanks to his ability to finish with either hand, perform complex moves in the lane and score at will around the basket. He’s absolutely certain to take another step forward in the 2018-19 season.

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