Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Kevin Durant discusses trying to guard Giannis Antetokounmpo

Originally posted on Game 7 | By Anthony Amador | Last updated 3/30/22

Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo are two of the greatest players of their generation. Both are MVPs. Both are champions. And both will play a central role in who wins the NBA championship this year.

On Tuesday night, ahead of a looming showdown between the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks, Durant was asked to offer some thoughts on Antetokounmpo.

As you might expect, Durant kept it real. When pressed on how he planned to stop Antetokounmpo, Durant didn’t hesitate.

“I mean, slowing him down, what you mean by that?” Durant asked.

“So he doesn’t go off,” the reporter clarified.

“I mean, he’s one of those players that establish himself that like, his points are almost absolute like, guarantee,” Durant responded.

“He’s one of those players that establishes himself that like his points are almost absolute like guarantee.”

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“You know what I’m saying? It’s about playing physical, making it as tough as you can and also from top to bottom their whole team, they got a great team that play well off each other, with continuity so it’s much more than Giannis.

“But his points, they’re gonna happen, so you just gotta make them as tough as possible.”

Interestingly enough, this isn’t the first time Durant has weighed in on Antetokounmpo. He has done so in regards to how it is to guard him, and also spoken on the validity of his bubble MVP award.

Antetokounmpo, for what it’s worth, hasn’t been shy about expressing his thoughts on Durant as well.

One thing is certain: These two men will have a big say in who comes out of the Eastern Conference.

This article first appeared on Game 7 and was syndicated with permission.

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