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Spoelstra compares Giannis to Magic Johnson after Heat preseason opener
Original: Giannis draws Magic Johnson comparison from Erik Spoelstra after Heat's preseason opener https://www. nytimes.com/athlet
Giannis Antetokounmpo featured in the Miami Heat's preseason opener, playing 14 minutes under coach Erik Spoelstra. That short stint was enough for Spoelstra to draw a comparison between Antetokounmpo and Lakers legend Magic Johnson, high praise for the Bucks star's blend of size and playmaking. The remarks are drawing attention as the NBA preseason gets underway.
Why now: Spoelstra likening Giannis to Magic Johnson is striking praise from a rival coach, fuelling talk about Antetokounmpo's form and his situation heading into the new season.
Giannis AntetokounmpoErik SpoelstraMiami HeatMilwaukee BucksMagic Johnson
Evidence
- Giannis draws Magic Johnson comparison from Erik Spoelstra after Heat's preseason opener https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7657127/2 026/10/03/giannis-magic-johnson-heat-spoelstra/ Antetokounmpo played 14 minutes in Miami's preseason opener. That was enough to impress his coach… · athletic_bb@sportsfeed.me · 1
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