Bucks coach Jason Kidd revealed that 20-year-old Giannis Antetokounmpo is in line to play all five positions for the team this season.
Antetokounmpo is expected to play mostly at small forward, but can handle the ball like a guard and can provide an instant energy boost like a sixth man.
Last season, the "Greek Freak" played four of the five positions in the NBA except the point guard while averaging 12.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game, ESPN reported.
However, he has played point guard in his native Greece.
He spent most of his time at the small and power forward spots with the Bucks.
Kidd noted that Antetokounmpo is also showing confidence in shooting the three and the Bucks appear to be willing to give him the freedom to shoot from there. Antetokounmpo hit a total of 48 threes through his first two seasons, with only seven coming from his rookie year.
The 6-11 Antetokounmpo said he can guard everybody, from the small guys to the big ones.
The downside is his turnover rate at 15.6 percent , although he was able to cut down his turnover percentage by 3.6 percent between his rookie and sophomore seasons.
Antetokounmpo, who is suspended for the opener, is expected play the power forward spot when he returns on Oct. 30 against the Wizards as the team awaits Jabari Parker's return to the lineup.
The Bucks are banking on Antetokounmpo and Parker for a breakout season, and the former's ability to move around the court will be pivotal for their success.
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