When we talk basketball, the first names that come to mind are usually Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal or Stephen Curry. Each of these players has really proven themselves on the court, and have amazing records to boot.
But sometimes the magic can happen off-court too! Giannis Antetokounmpo, just 26 years old, has had a great run off late in the NBA. One wouldn’t call his background a very wealthy one – given his parents were Nigerian immigrants in Greece, and even making ends meet was a challenge.
He was asked recently at a press conference how he keeps his form in check, now that he has been playing so well. His answer is a 3-pointer that any basketball fan would be proud of.
- If I focus on the past, that’s my ego
- If I focus on the future, that’s my pride
- If I focus on the present, that’s my humility.
“And it’s not like I don’t set expectations for my game, but while playing, I enjoy myself and really give it my best shot”
Slam dunk!