John Hammond and Jeff Weltman share a type in the draft and they are still hoping to strike gold for the Orlando Magic.(Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
On the podium following Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night, flanked by the Larry O’Brien Trophy on one end and the Bill Russell Finals MVP Trophy on the other, Giannis Antetokounmpo reflected on everything that put him on that podium.
He thanked his former coaches and each person who helped build the foundation that put the Milwaukee Bucks on the path toward their first title. That included the man who drafted him.