3 ways in which Giannis Antetokounmpo can take his game to the next level

#2 Giannis' improved shooting from downtown

Giannis takes a shot from downtown at the Milwaukee Bucks v Cleveland Cavaliers game

While Giannis' game isn't dependent upon three point shooting, it certainly is worth developing in the future. As the league continues the trend of teams attempting over 30 three-point shots a game, players like Giannis need to have something worth calling a shot from deep.

Shooting 30.3% from deep for the 2020-21 season, Giannis' three-point stroke isn't reliable enough to put NBA defenses on notice. Defenders routinely stray away when he's behind the arc because he isn't a consistent threat.

A shot from deep will help Giannis keep defenders modest. It's the same situation as it was with the mid-range. If Giannis can shoot from the outside, defenders will have to respect that.

Should they commit to the shot in a catch-and-shoot situation, Giannis can easily blow past defenders with a pump fake and make a beeline for the rim. In those scenarios, he's practically unstoppable. Off the dribble, should defenders stray to prepare for the drive, a reliable shot from downtown is a punisher.

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#3 Giannis learns to score and distribute with minimal effort

Giannis goes up for a tough bucket against three Wizards defenders

This falls under the the category of things Giannis should look at from a longevity standpoint. The issue with all the great athletic specimens is the toll their prowess takes on their body. While Giannis continues to push himself and develop as an individual, the point where it plateaus is when he'll have to get creative.

LeBron James countered the issue by adding a reliable turnaround fadeaway from the baseline and mid-post while also improving his three-point shooting. Kobe Bryant did the same. While Giannis is still in his prime and will be in his prime for a while, prolonging that state of excellence isn't the worst idea.

One way Giannis can do this is by adding some creative post moves to his offensive bag. His game in the low post right now is effective, but rudimentary.

He still relies on explosive drives to blow past defenders and the strength to overpower them. However, he showed patience in the post, which is a great sign for anyone looking to improve their post-up game.

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Giannis is a highly conditioned specimen, however, his potential also makes him susceptible to getting exhausted quickly. He averaged 33 minutes per game last season which will likely go up in the 2021-22 season.

With the Bucks looking to repeat their success from the 2020-21 season, Giannis will have to get more creative with how he focuses his intensity and maintains his bursts of energy for when the game really needs it. Lesser wasted movement equals more energy in closing out games.