Giannis Antetokounmpo does not want MarJon Beauchamp to ignite

Absentees have been numerous in Milwaukee since the start of the season. Very many even: Joe Ingles, Khris Middleton, Pat Connaughton, AJ Green, Jrue Holiday, Grayson Allen, Wesley Matthews… Even Giannis Antetokounmpo missed a few matches.

Of course, it benefits others. Especially at Mar Jon Beauchamp, the rookie who was moved to tears at the time of his Draft. The winger has been quiet in his first career outings and for the past two weeks and six games he has been more to his advantage, averaging 11.2 points and 5.3 rebounds.

In three games, he even scored 19 points against the Thunder and then 20 against Atlanta. Something to get excited about, even if Giannis Antetokounmpo is watching and doesn’t want to see his teammate make the same mistakes as him.

“Humility is essential, it is the key to progress”

“It reminds me a bit of when I was younger: when I played good matches, I heard journalists or my teammates talking about me, I felt good, and I was very bad afterwards”, remembers the Greek . “I’m going to do my best not to talk about him in the media, because I know he’s going to go on Twitter and everything. He will see it all. I know what it’s like to be in this position, to be a rookie and to have a good run. »

It is precisely because he has compliments to give him that the double MVP does not want to add too much. The “Greek Freak” thinks especially of the future of MarJon Beauchamp.

“I hope he will stay humble. Humility is essential, it is the key to progress”, warns the champion and MVP of the Finals 2021. Marjon, stay humble, keep playing well. The important thing is not now or tomorrow. I believe in him now, but also for the next five, seven or ten years. The team also believes in him. I think his future is bright. I’m happy for him, but there’s still a long way to go. »