How two-time reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is working to take his game to next level

Two hours before tipoff, Giannis Antetokounmpo starts work.

It begins with a dribbling meander up and back along the 14 feet of three-point line in the corner, working the ball like a brush stroke, crossing in front of legs, through and behind. Then come free throws. Additional free throws break up a progression of mid-range and three-point shots winding from one edge of the court to the other. Then he works the paint. The pattern is complete in about 20 minutes.