Talking Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jason Kidd, Evan Mobley, Andre Drummond with Mirin Fader

Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcast

Giannis Antetokounmpo conquered the NBA on his own terms.

How did he climb from poverty in Greece to leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a championship? Mirin Fader chronicled Antetokounmpo's journey in her new book: “Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP."

On the latest ProBasketballTalk Podcast, Dan Feldman and Fader discuss:

• Antetokounmpo's upbringing in Greece, particularly as he approached the 2013 NBA Draft
• How Antetokounmpo handled his rookie year, when Milwaukee was awful
• Why Antetokounmpo is so loyal to the Bucks
• The racism Antetokounmpo has faced
• What the Mavericks should expect from former Bucks coach Jason Kidd
• Cavaliers No. 3 pick Evan Mobley, an exciting prospect with a unique perspective
• Why it didn't work with Andre Drummond and the Lakers and whether he'll fit better on the 76ers