Two 2025 draft picks are afraid of playing vs Giannis Antetokounmpo, ‘No choice’

Collin Murray-Boyles doesn’t want to play against Giannis Antetokounmpo

In an era where the three-point shot is viewed as the most dominant weapon in any player’s arsenal, Antetokounmpo still relies on his sheer athleticism to destroy his opponents.

For Bucks fans, it’s an enjoyable sight, but for the players who have to defend the Greek Freak? Not so much.

It was proven as Raptors’ Murray-Boyles was asked about which player is the ‘toughest’ to guard in the NBA right now.

“Giannis,” Murray-Boyles told The Athletic. “Do not want to play Giannis, but I will have no choice.”

Being a power forward, it’s obvious that Antetokounmpo will be Murray-Boyles’ opponent during the Raptors vs Bucks games.

What’s more for the rookie is the fact that he’s in the Eastern Conference. That would mean he will meet Antetokounmpo multiple times during the season.

Just like Collin Murray-Boyles, Kon Knueppel also finds Giannis Antetokounmpo ‘tough’ to play against

Murray-Boyles isn’t the only player who doesn’t want to defend the 2x NBA MVP regularly; Charlotte Hornets‘ Kon Knueppel shares the same sentiment.

“Like Giannis. Getting switched on to Giannis. That would be tough,” Knueppel admitted.

Considering how Giannis is capable of utterly terrorizing his opponents, it’s no surprise that the two rookies want to stay away from the Bucks superstar on the court.

While the rookies prepare to face off vs the Greek Freak, the Bucks need to improve their roster after waiving Damian Lillard.