Giannis Antetokounmpo

Of course, I know by growing older, I'm going to become stronger, smarter, and know the game better. ”

It's hard when the season ends and you're not waking up no more for practices, games. You're not in your routine no more. ”

When I was young and I could dream a bit, I could see myself participating in the slam dunk contest. I've always wanted to experience that. ”

Music is a huge part of my life when I am on the road, working out, or preparing for a game. It is something I always go back to, and it is something that motivates me. It gets me hype before a game. ”

You never know how life turns out. ”

Persistent in life? I think, yes, I am. I'm going to do something until I get it right. ”

I think my rookie, I was just having fun. I was 18, and I was living the American dream. ”

I like living in a smaller place, but I like being in big cities, too, like Athens. ”

Leading your family is a lot tougher than basketball. ”

I watched a lot of Scottie Pippen, Magic Johnson, Kevin Durant, and a lot of Paul Pierce. I used to watch Tracy McGrady as well along with Kevin Garnett. ”