Giannis Antetokounmpo has showered praise on fellow All-Star Luka Dončić following an impressive performance where Dončić scored 42 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 138-117 victory over Antetokounmpo’s own team, the Miami Heat, on Monday night.

Dončić’s scoring prowess brings his season average to 38.3 points per game, leading the NBA. Giannis remarked, “Obviously, he’s one of the best scorers to play this game, if not the best.” When pressed for clarification, he boldly stated, “Not right now. Of all time. I feel like some people are scared to say that, but he’s got to be up there.”

Currently, Dončić holds a career scoring average of 29.32 points per game, ranking just behind legends Michael Jordan (30.12) and Wilt Chamberlain (30.07). At only 27 years old, he stands 165th on the all-time points list with 15,289 points.

The Lakers have started the season strong with a 6-2 record, and Dončić's recent form is remarkable, averaging 43.4 points over his last five games. His teammate Quentin Grimes noted, “It just feels almost anything he shoots... seems like everything he’s shooting is going to go in.”

In addition to his scoring, Dončić contributed with 13 assists and seven rebounds in the dominant win, highlighting his all-around game and further solidifying his status as one of the league's elite players.