In his short visit to Manila last weekend, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo expressed his excitement for the upcoming NBA season, where he will get the chance to show how he has continued to progress as a basketball player.

Antetokounmpo, known fondly as the "Greek Freak," won the NBA's Most Improved Player award after the 2017 season, as he averaged 22.9 points, 8.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.9 blocks per game.

In a one-on-one interview with TJ Manotoc, Antetokounmpo shared that it was an assistant coach who assured him that he can be one of the best players in the world.

"I'm just excited for the season," he said. "I'm excited to show the world how much better I've become, how sharp my tools have become."

Antetokounmpo also offered some advice to young Filipinos who are hoping to make it big as basketball players. – The Score, July 24, 2017

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