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LeBron James praises Giannis Antetokounmpo: “That guy is damn good himself”

LeBron James had nothing but good words to say about the superstar of the Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo.

James said Antetokounmpo is an excellent player, who gets a lot of respect from everyone in the NBA.

“Anytime you are respected by your peers it always means something. … That guy is damn good himself,” James said about Antetokounmpo, via Ryan Ward of Lakers Daily.

James had 34 points (13/25 shooting, 6/10 from beyond the arc), six rebounds and eight assists, as the Lakers edged the Bucks (113-106).

For his part, Antetokounmpo had 25 points (11/17 shooting) and 12 boards in the contest.

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