Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has urged Giannis Antetokounmpo to add a touch of Magic Johnson to his basketball game.
The recommendation follows the player’s performance against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, according to “Yahoo Sports”.
Antetokounmpo is already one of the best players in the league and possesses strengths that include attacking downhill and bulldozing to the basket.
Magic Johnson is recognized as one of the greatest basketball players in the history of the NBA.
Both players share several similarities such as being huge, possessing the ability to stampede down the floor on the break, and forcing defenses to collapse.
What puts Johnson in a league of his own is his playmaking ability despite his physical advantages.
Johnson was a traditional, pass-first point guard who took pride in creating for his teammates.
Spoelstra explained the team’s requirements in his press conference as reported by “the publication”.
He said in his press conference, “We need that.”
He added, “We need a touch of Magic Johnson with him.”
Spoelstra noted that the player is shouldering a ton of responsibility and making things look easy.
The coach pointed out that Antetokounmpo finished a recent game with 34 points, 14 rebounds, and almost 10 assists.
Spoelstra stated, “But he also has to shoulder the responsibility of keeping the offence in a flow.”
Antetokounmpo showed off his vision in the win over the Pistons by finishing with eight assists, highlighted by a pass between his own legs to Klay Thompson.
Other recent developments in the league have also drawn attention, such as when “Giannis Antetokounmpo was truly amazed by what Davion Mitchell did versus the Cavs.”
Additionally, “Chad Johnson stated what he is going to do to Luka Doncic when he comes to Miami.”
Meanwhile, “Michael Beasley noticed a major problem with the Miami Heat right now.”
If Antetokounmpo adds Johnson’s traits to his game, analysts suggest he will become an even bigger superstar.