Messi set 'blueprint' for greatness, says Giannis Antetokounmpo

MIAMI, United States — Giannis Antetokounmpo arrived in Miami to join the NBA’s Heat on Thursday taking inspiration from Lionel Messi, a sporting legend who launched his own new chapter of success with a move to South Florida. Antetokounmpo, the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player from Greece who led the Milwaukee Bucks to the 2021 title, said Messi was the kind of player — like LeBron James — who produced the “blueprint” for sporting greatness. “You’ve just got to follow,” he said. “It’s hard. You have to be disciplined. You have to be dedicated to your craft. But it’s there. […]... Keep on reading: Messi set 'blueprint' for greatness, says Giannis Antetokounmpo