Giannis Antetokounmpo is incredible!

But who can stop Giannis? And above all, how far will it go? Present in all minds on this first week of competition, Antetokounmpo had already made the buzz in Boston Wednesday before standing up to LeBron this Friday. Unfortunately losing to his public, the Greek knew that he would soon have to turn the page, because a back-to-back of the most tense was waiting for him in front of the Blazers. Unbeaten, the band at Lillard was rather confident because it respected his game plan, without doing anything stupid. A pleasant ping-pong start between the two teams, which allowed Snell and Middleton to join the dance, just like Turner and McCollum. You lead the score, I lead the score, permanent exchanges that eventually led us to an unbridled denouement in a Bradley Center packed. The scene was almost too perfect to understand completely. Two points ahead for Portland, 12 minutes to tighten the screws and leave with the victory, legs still heavy after the game of the day against the Cavs: go. What Giannis will do about this end of the match will be remembered by all who attended the live moment. Crazy determination and versatility, all wrapped up in this so-astonishing maturity for a 22-year-old, black-eyed without blinking, and leadership to make you want to fly to Wisconsin.

Already particularly hot on his first two meetings, the Freak suspected that he had to go to level up. That staying in his thirties would not be enough, especially in front of a murderer like Damian Lillard in front. The leader of the Blazers went there also with his own bombs, as to increase the difficulty against Giannis. But it was not enough, no. Not enough to prevent this tornado from ravaging the floor, and decide alone the outcome of the meeting. We talk about serene possessions at the head of the racket, a well-provoked and-one, fists closed. We talk about an incredibly clutch defense on CJ McCollum, before dunking the two points giving the advantage to his. We are talking about a boy who missed two crucial shots, but forced an error from the Blazers to make them pay as only he knows how to do, statue of freedom in the air and balloon catapulted under the screams of the public. We finally talk about a decisive counterattack against Jusuf Nurkic in defensive rotation, just to cover the 5 posts and force the Portland players to surrender their weapons.Too versatile, too powerful, too ubiquitous, Giannis astounded Milwaukee commentators and fans watching the game. And all that ? It was apparently a tribute to his father, who died a few weeks ago. Recovering the ball of the match with a sigh of satisfaction, Antetokounmpo wrote these few words of love: " It's for Dad, we won tonight and I put 44 points ."

Yes, 44 points. And with 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 interceptions, the dunk of the win, the counter of the win, 17/23 shooting ... and the most beautiful tributes. Can we prefer other players in the NBA today? Yes. But is there a player more exciting and touching on this beginning of the season? No. Giannis is above us, we are just following him. This season will be a daily treat to follow.