“I think the best player in the world is the person that is the last man standing,” he said. “It’s the person that takes his team to the Finals, the finish line and helps them win the game … that’s how I view it. I believe the best player in the world is Steph Curry.”

Upon hearing about Antetokounmpo’s comments, the Warriors’ star said, “I don’t know if it was gamesmanship. I would’ve said the same thing about the champions…I said the same thing about him last year. I appreciate the compliment. It’s not going to soften me at all.”