NBA 2018-19: Ranking the potential 2019 MVP candidates

#4 Giannis Antetokounmpo

Milwaukee Bucks v New York Knicks

The “Greek Freak” is the undisputed star of the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks sit second, in the Eastern Conference, at 18-8. This could be the year that they make noise, in the playoffs, and, if they do, Antetokounmpo will contribute much, to that success.

A 6’11 point forward, Antetokounmpo runs the open floor hard, handles the basketball, like a premier guard, and attacks the basket mercilessly. He is, in his third year, of averaging well over 20 points a game, at 26.5 points per game this year. Antetokounmpo also averages 13.3 rebounds per game and 6 assists.

There are a couple of flaws in his game. Antetokounmpo gets to the foul line about nine times per game. However, he only makes 69%, of those attempts. He handles the ball a lot, for a 6"11 forward, which is impressive. However, his turnovers are 4.3 per game this season.

He also shoots only 11.9% from behind the arc, but he spends little time shooting from long range. The Milwaukee Bucks may be the team to challenge the Raptors, in the Eastern Conference, this year and Antetokounmpo will be a major factor.