VIDEO: Giannis shocked Kobe knows he exists
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Talent recognizes talent.
Ahead of Monday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers veteran Kobe Bryant praised young Giannis Antetokounmpo to the media:
Kobe on Giannis: "He's unbelievable. I don't think he understands how much talent he has."
— cfgardner (@cf_gardner) February 22, 2016
The 21-year-old had the same response we all would when asked about the Black Mamba's comments: "I didn't know if Kobe knew me!"
Giannis: I didn't know if @KobeBryant knew me! #KB20https://t.co/lYZ9l3JBJM
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 22, 2016