Kobe's influence remains present, what Giannis is doing emulating the Lakers legend

While Kobe Bryant is well known to inspire many NBA players and even all kinds of athletes with his worldwide famous "Mamba mentality," the Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetekounmpo is following the example set by the Lakers legend in another regard.

Recently the NBA world was shocked by Giannis' statement on not being sure of signing an extension with the Bucks, as wants to be on a team that has a competitive roster to pursue an NBA championship title.

Giannis and Milwaukee have won a title together, but the big man wants another championship, as he is every season a strong contender for the MVP title.

For Gilbert Arenas, Giannis took a page out of famous Kobe message to the Lakers early on his career "[Giannis] is doing what Kobe Bryant did… ‘Before I sign this thing, what are we doing here… I wanna win multiple rings, cause that’s what the legacy is built on.’”  Said Arenas on Giannis' future with the Bucks.

Giannis Antetokounmpo could land in the LA Lakers

After those comments, two main teams have been reported to be the main candidates to sign the superstar in the potential future that Giannis leaves the Bucks, the NY Knicks and the LA Lakers.