Stephon Marbury questions Giannis Antetokounmpo’s game, fit with the Knicks

Although most believe Giannis Antetokounmpo is unlikely to depart from the Milwaukee Bucks this season, the trade remains plausible when viewed from multiple angles. That said, Knicks legend Stephon Marbury argues that such a move would not be a smart decision.

“I think we’re set. I think we have enough to win the championship. Our style of play fits for the guys that are playing our style to play… He’s not a great 3-point shooter… And we… shoot threes, a lot of threes,” Marbury remarked in his interview with Scoop B Robinson.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s fit with the Knicks

It’s hard to say that Giannis wouldn’t thrive with the Knicks or any other team, as the two-time MVP is playing the best basketball of his career. He’s coming off back-to-back seasons averaging over 30 points and 10 rebounds per game while shooting more than 60 percent from the field, making him the first player in NBA history to reach those milestones.

This summer, he helped Greece capture bronze at EuroBasket, the nation’s first medal in 16 years, and earned a spot on the tournament’s All-Star Five. He carried that momentum into the NBA season, becoming the first player in league history to start a season with over 100 points, 40 rebounds, and 15 assists across the first three games.

Marbury’s criticism of Giannis’ three-point shooting falls flat this season. Antetokounmpo is knocking down 66.7 percent of his shots from deep while putting up 36.0 points, 16.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 1.0 block per game on 68.3 percent shooting from the field, all while posting an astonishing 47.0 PER.

Naturally, maintaining those numbers for an entire season would be difficult. Still, it’s evident that the two-time NBA MVP would significantly elevate any team, especially the Knicks under Mike Brown, who emphasizes a fast-paced, transition-oriented style. Last season, the Greek Freak finished second in the league in transition points.