Talent who Giannis Antetokounmpo says has ‘unique skill set’ shines for New York Knicks

What Giannis Antetokounmpo said of Marjon Beauchamp in 2023

Beauchamp was originally the 24th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. The Milwaukee Bucks showed trust in the forward.

Speaking of which, Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was impressed with Beauchamp’s ceiling, as evident from what the Greek Freak said of the current Knicks star in a 2023 article by USA Today’s Rookie Wire.

“I think he has a skill set that is unique. He plays with a lot of energy. He plays with a chip on his shoulder and he is a guy that leads by example. He is not a big talker,” Antetokounmpo said in 2023.

The 2x NBA MVP added: “He’s going to go out there, play the right way, and try to get the job done. It kind of reminds me a lot of how it used to be when I was younger.”

Beauchamp spent two and a half seasons in Milwaukee before the Bucks parted ways with him in the 2024-25 NBA season.

After playing just three games for the LA Clippers, Beauchamp played the rest of the season for the Knicks.

Marjon Beauchamp goes off in the NBA Summer League

Fast forward to the 2025 NBA Summer League, and Beauchamp showed why he was a first-round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.

Beauchamp finished the night with 28 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists for the Knicks. He also notched 1 steal and 1 block in 29 minutes of playing time.

The 24-year-old also shot lights out from the field, including a 6-of-11 display from the three-point line. All things considered, Beauchamp has made a case for himself to be included in the regular season rotation.

This certainly gives head coach Mike Brown a sigh of relief ahead of his debut season with the Knicks.