Doc Rivers links Hawks’ $150 million forward to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s playing style - images via NBA.com and IG/@jalenjohnson and @giannis_an34
Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers offered high praise for Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson ahead of their NBA Cup semifinal game on Saturday. Rivers compared Johnson, a former Duke standout, to two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, citing his rapid growth as a professional basketball player.
Doc Rivers expressed his admiration for Jalen Johnson during a news conference on Saturday, highlighting the young forward's decision-making skills and comparing his growth to that of a seasoned veteran.
“We play against that every day in practice. That’s Giannis in a lot of ways… Jalen has improved his decision making at a rapid pace. He’s gone from a rookie quarterback to a veteran quarterback.”
