Giannis Antetokounmpo reflects after historic Raptors game

Historic outing and what it means

Giannis dominated the Raptors in a performance that made NBA history: he became the first player to tally 60+ points, 30+ rebounds and 10+ assists across the opening two games of a season. The box score grabbed headlines, but the big man was quick to steer the conversation away from personal numbers and toward the bigger picture.

He said the wins are what really matter now. Early in his career he used to focus more on individual matchups and measuring himself against other stars, but with more experience he’s shifted his mindset toward doing whatever it takes to help his team come away with victories.

Respect from up-and-coming players and a light moment

Giannis also talked about facing younger defenders, explaining he actually welcomes their aggressive approach because it’s a form of respect for what he’s built over the years. He enjoys the challenge and admires the confidence these players show when they attack him full throttle.

Looking back at a playoff moment on Toronto’s floor from several years ago, he laughed off the drama and said he felt good about the win. In short, the big takeaway for him was clear: impressive stats are fine, but team success remains the priority as they turn their attention to the next game.