Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo averaged 24.1 points, 9.9 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game over his first 13 years in the NBA. File Photo by Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/EPA
MIAMI, June 4 (UPI) -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo told UPI he is "hopeful" that hard work, belief and discipline can lead to his return to the NBA Finals.
The two-time NBA MVP and 2020-21 NBA Finals MVP plans to follow the 2026 NBA Finals and believes the New York Knicks will beat the San Antonio Spurs in the best-of-seven game series.
But he remains hungry for a second championship and another trip to the league's grandest stage.
"Just gotta work hard," Antetokounmpo said Wednesday. "Believe, have a lot of belief. Have a lot of self discipline in my training. And, hopefully I can up there."
