Left this summer in Greece to work with Giannis Antetokounmpo, MarJon Beauchamp can necessarily count on the support of the “Greek Freak” to best tackle his second year in the league.
A season which promises to be important in his development and possibly his future among the Bucksbecause the player of just 23 years old will be one of the main rotations on the wing of this team which will aim for nothing other than the NBA title.
“ He is definitely one of them [du projet]he will play a major role in this “, ensures Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding it. “ You were able to observe the way he played [vendredi], he somehow made us win the game: he arrived in the fourth quarter, he made plays, he attempted 3-pointers and he wanted them. It’s always great to see guys playing with the desire to prove, being aggressive and trying to give everything on the pitch. That’s what I saw from him and I’m glad he did it. We need this, he can’t wait for the game to come to him. In my second year in the league, I tried to go out on the field and take over the game, I didn’t wait for it to come to me. He is an integral part of this team and he needs to know that. Not because I said it, but because everyone on this team thinks it. We need him to be excellent, aggressive and make shots »
Aggression as a driving force
The match to which the double MVP refers is the last of the preseason of Milwaukee, played (and won) against Memphis. During this meeting, MarJon Beauchamp scored 18 points in 18 minutes coming off the bench, posting a nice 7/9 shooting (including 4/5 at 3-points).
“ I worked on my confidence. Lately I’ve just been trying to fit in, but I know I can play », reacted after the match the 24th choice of the 2022 Draft, linked to the Wisconsin franchise until 2026 (even if his last two years of contract are not guaranteed).
Then MarJon Beauchamp continues, evoking the advice of his mentor, Giannis Antetokounmpo. “ Giannis told me that I have to have this aggressive mentality every time, and even more so in a good team like that », he detailed. “ My confidence goes up and down. But I have to stay aggressive and keep working. »
Eliminate doubt
It will be necessary because, this season, MarJon Beauchamp will necessarily go through more complicated periods in terms of playing time, within this XXL squad. Doubt will therefore creep into his head and, according to his coach, this should not affect his confidence…
“ It’s important to maintain confidence in this league and, as a former player, that’s one of the things I struggled with the most “, sharing Adrian Griffin. “ It wasn’t until I started paying attention to my life on a mental level, what I was thinking, trying to stay positive and build mental strength [que j’y suis parvenu]. It’s encouraging that he’s learning this at a younger age and the sooner the better, because he’s a hell of a player. »
| MarJon Beauchamp | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2022-23 | MIL | 52 | 14 | 39.5 | 33.1 | 73.0 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 5.1 |
| Total | 52 | 14 | 39.5 | 33.1 | 73.0 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 5.1 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
