Giannis Antetokounmpo is arguably the best bet to challenge LeBron James in the Eastern Conference in the MVP race at the end of the season.
The ‘Greek Freak’ has enjoyed a rapid rise up the player rankings since being drafted 15th overall by the bucks in 2013.
And last season his exploits was rewarded with being named a start on the Eastern Conference All-Star team.
He became the first player in NBA history to finish in the top 20 in the league in each of the five major categories in a regular season and was named the Most Improved Player.
But he will face his toughest test this evening when he comes head-to-head with James who almost picked up a triple-double in the Cavaliers’ season-opening win against the Boston Celtics despite concerns over an ankle injury.

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It promises to be an enticing affair and here’s how you can follow the action live.
How to watch LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers on TV?
Tonight’s action tips off at 12am BST (7pm ET) and the game is live on BT Sport 1.
BT Sport 1 is available for Sky customers on channel 413 or Virgin viewers can go to channel 531.
BT Sport is the exclusive home of the NBA in the UK for the 2017/18 season.
They will broadcast up to seven lives games per week throughout the regular season and the first and second rounds of the playoffs, as well as every game of the conference finals and NBA Finals.
How to watch LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers online?
If you’re unable to get in front of a TV, BT Sport customers are able to watch the game live via the app.
Alternatively you can sign up for the NBA League Pass with the option of a day pass or you can use the free trial through to October 24.
The NBA League Pass lets you watch (almost) every NBA game depending on the package you select.
American viewers can catch the action online by also going for the NBA League Pass or tonight’s game is available on TNT.
NBA fixtures
Thursday October 19
Chicago Bulls 100-117 Toronto Raptors
New York Knicks 84-105 Oklahoma City Thunder
LA Clippers 108-92 Los Angeles Lakers
Friday October 20
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks
Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets
Portland Trailblazers vs Indiana Pacers
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers
Detroit Pistions vs Washington Wizards
Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets
Utah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks
Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans
Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns
Saturday October 21
Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors
Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat
Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks
San Antonio Spurs vs Chicago Bulls
Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets
Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies
Portland Trailblazers vs Milwaukee Bucks
Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Utah Jazz
Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers
Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets