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Giannis Antetokounmpo: The Impossible Rise of an NBA MVP
You may have heard that The Ringer's Mirin Fader (@MirinFader) has a book coming out on August 10: Giannis Antetokounmpo: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP. Well, she joined Hardwood Knocks to talk anything and everything about the book, from the writing process during a pandemic to what she sees driving Giannis forward in the wake of the Milwaukee Bucks' NBA title. Along the way, she reveals the ultimate sports-related reading list, her thoughts on Simone Biles, and so much more that's sure to capture your attention and interest. Purchase Giannis Antetokounmpo: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP here. TIMESTAMPS ⬇️ ???? Striking a balance between writing about basketball and Giannis' identity off the court (2:27) ???? The writing process, and how it was impacted by the pandemic (5:38) ???? Watching Milwaukee's title run after writing the book (10:36) ???? The fact-checking/collaboration process (15:29) ???? What will Giannis' motivation be after winning MVPs and a title? (18:12) ???? Giannis finding his political voice (19:58) ???? Giannis' impact on Black Greek people in Athens (22:51) ???? Brace yourself Atlanta Hawks fans ???? (24:33) ???? Giannis' relative anonymity entering the 2013 draft and during his rookie season (26:01) ???? Favorite quote from the Bucks' championship run (30:22) ???? Getting unique insight into Giannis' personality (32:03) ???? Thoughts on the reaction to Simone Biles withdrawing from Olympic events (33:27) ???? Mirin's quintessential sports-related books (39:22) ???? Mirin's writing influences (41:25) ???? Book release (44:20) Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Twitter: @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices