Giannis on Monty Williams comments: 'I'm not the best player in the world' / News - Basketnews.com

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Asked about the guy whose team beat them in the NBA Finals last year, the Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams was clear and concise calling Giannis Antetokounmpo the best player in the world in the current game.

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"He's a former MVP, he's done everything there is to do," Williams told SDNA.gr in the press conference after the game against the Mavericks. "He is arguably the best player in the NBA. There's not much he hasn't accomplished."

However, when Giannis was presented with a chance to comment on coach Williams' statement, the Greek freak remained as humble as he's ever been.

"I am humble. I always try to listen to my teammates, my coaches, and the people who help me get better every day," Antetokounmpo started his answer. "I do not agree with the Suns' coach, I am not the best player in the world and if I were, I would never say that."

"I do not want to believe that I am the best player in the world, because if you think you are the best, then you stop being better," Giannis continued. "I want to believe that I always have something to chase."

The competitive spirit never dies out for the Greek Freak. "I have players in front of me to chase, teams also to chase, to try every day to win, I always want to believe that I can get better," Giannis emphasized.

Giannis' answer in Greek starts at 05:10:

Antetokounmpo, although sometimes limited by small injuries, has been his incredible self this season. The Greek Freak is averaging 28.9 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 6 assists per game for the Bucks, which currently sit 4th in the Eastern Conference.

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