Giannis Antetokounmpo makes debut on podcast NBA On Wednesday, he revealed his plans to work out with Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon before the season begins.
Antetokounmpo spoke about his admiration for Olajuwon during the 48 Minutes podcast and expressed his excitement about learning from one of his childhood idols.
“This season, for training camp, I’m going to go to Houston and try to work with Hakeem Olajuwon,” Antetokounmpo said. “I love his game and if I can learn something from his game or just a few days with him, that would be a blessing.”
Olajuwon is known for his movement and footwork in the paint, and his offensive ability in the paint remains the gold standard.
Antetokounmpo and Olajuwon are two of three players in NBA history to win both MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season. Michael Jordan is the only player to accomplish this feat.
After undergoing knee surgery in July, Antetokounmpo “worked quietly all summer” in preparation for his 11th NBA season.
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