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VIDEO: 'The Greek Freak' comes from behind to deny Lopez

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Giannis Antetokounmpo's slender 6-foot-11 frame and 7-foot-3 wingspan is always an asset on the defensive end. When a ballhandler is unaware of where "The Greek Freak" is on the floor, though, Antetokounmpo's presence becomes simply terrifying.

Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez had solid positioning under the basket Sunday evening with Greg Monroe defending. Antetokounmpo ensured that all Lopez was going to get was his positioning, sending his attempted hook shot away with an emphatic rejection.

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