2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
There’s a decent chance this ranking isn’t good enough for Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2018-19. After averaging 26.9 points, 10.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks per game at the tender age of 23, it wouldn’t be out of the question for the Greek Freak to win the first MVP trophy of his career this season.
However, we have to give preferential treatment to another superstar who deserves the benefit of the doubt, so Giannis finds himself at No. 2. Then again, if Mike Budenholzer is able to space the floor around Antetokounmpo and trot out another top-10 defense like he regularly did in Atlanta, the Milwaukee Bucks could very easily have the NBA’s most unstoppable two-way player.
Giannis is already their point forward and most versatile defender. He still hasn’t even reached his prime, and as he continues to get stronger and quicker, his potential is off the charts. With more 3-point threats around him and a competent head coach, this could be the year Giannis Antetokounmpo begins his reign over the rest of the league.