A former NBA player, Evan Turner, has expressed a controversial viewpoint regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo, stating that he does not consider him among the top five players in the league.
Turner, known for his recurring critiques of Giannis, recently assessed the Bucks’ victory over the Knicks, acknowledging Giannis’ success but stopping short of including him in his personal top five.
I saw Giannis last night and Buddy kept it player and showed me a lot thru his speech (pause) and confidence in who he is. Buddy actually got a championship mindset, you can see why he's successful
I still don't have him in my top 5, but I can respect greatness
— Evan Turner (@thekidet) December 24, 2023
Despite Giannis’ impressive season stats—averaging 30.8 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 5.5 assists—and his pivotal role in carrying the Bucks, Turner remains unconvinced of his top-tier status.
Turner has a history of criticizing Giannis, from mocking him for a game-ball incident to questioning his popularity among fellow NBA players during offseason workouts.
Turner’s reluctance to recognize Giannis in his top five players hints at an underlying bias against the former two-time MVP.
In contrast, the broader NBA community acknowledges Giannis’ exceptional performance, placing him third in the official ESPN straw poll for MVP candidates this season, ahead of notable players like Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Turner’s reservations about Giannis’ standing may reflect a personal sentiment rather than an objective evaluation of the Greek Freak’s undeniable impact on the court.
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