Giannis Antetokounmpo's Response to LeBron James: "I Wouldn't Score 250, I Would Score.."

Giannis Antetokounmpo expressed his gratitude for the praise he received from LeBron James, who stated that the Milwaukee Bucks star could have scored 250 points in a game if he had played in the 1970s. However, the two-time MVP pointed out that he does not believe in comparing different eras.

"It's a great compliment, but I don't like comparing eras," Antetokounmpo commented on Friday after the Bucks' 116-107 loss to the New York Knicks. "It's not fair. If I had played in the '70s, with the way everyone trained and played, I would have played the same way. That's all that was known at the time. The game evolves. We've reached 2020, and we know more."

James made his comment during his appearance on ESPN's "The Pat McAfee Show," discussing how basketball has changed over the last 50 years. "You're telling me Giannis couldn't play in an NBA game in the '70s?" James rhetorically asked. "Giannis Antetokounmpo would have scored 250 points in a game in the '70s. 250. It's not a lack of respect, but seriously."

Upon hearing James' statement for the first time, Antetokounmpo reacted with humor, saying it "would probably be more like 275, not 250," before laughing and clarifying that he was just joking. He then offered a more thoughtful response on why he believes it's unfair to compare players across different eras.

"It's totally different, so you can't compare this era with that one," he explained. "I wish in this era that I play now, in 2025, I could score 250 points in a game. But yes, I don't think it's fair to compare. I probably would have played the same way as they did if I had been in the '70s."

Finally, Antetokounmpo reiterated his appreciation for James' recognition. "It's a great compliment coming from one of the best players in the league. It's definitely a great compliment. I appreciate it."

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