Do you know who Antetokounmpo is?
Giannis Sina Ougko Antetokounmpo, nicknamed ‘Greek Freak,’ was born on December 6, 1994, in Athens, Greece, under the zodiac sign of Sagittarius, and holds Greek nationality. He is a well-known basketball player, best known for his time with the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Antetokounmpo: Childhood and Family
Gianni’s parents were born in Nigeria but moved to Greece before he was born, leaving Gianni’s older brother Francis with his grandparents. His parents were both quite athletic, with his father Charles being an association football player in Nigeria and his mother Veronica competing as a high jumper.
Sadly, Giannis’ father, Charles, died in 2017 at the age of 54. Adetokunbo, the original family’s surname, means “the crown has returned from outside.”
When it comes to citizenship, Greece has a somewhat unique law, and Giannis did not have a country to call his own until he turned 18 and acquired Greek documents. Giannis had a difficult childhood because his parents couldn’t find work, so he and one of his four siblings sold accessories on the streets to support the family.
Three of his four brothers are also talented athletes: Thanasis and Kostas play basketball for the Filathlitikos squad, while Francis was a professional footballer in Nigeria before moving to Greece. Giannis began playing basketball at the age of 12 and, at the age of 14, began playing for the Filathlitikos young squad in 2009.
He claimed to have graduated from a local high school in Athens but then chose to pursue a basketball career rather than attend college.
The Antetokounmpos of Dating (Relationship)
Giannis is quite private about his personal life and previous affairs. Fans say he has never acknowledged the girls he dated because he does not want his current girlfriend Mariah to get envious. He is currently in a happy relationship, has never married, and has no children.
Mariah Riddlesprigger was born on September 17, 1992, in Fresno, California, and attended Bullard High School before graduating from Rice University. She is two years older than Giannis. She discovered volleyball in high school and began playing for the Rice University team during her freshman year.
During her senior year, she was named Conference USA’s Defensive Player of the Week for her outstanding play, but volleyball wasn’t her only passion; she also competed in track and field, throwing the javelin, and high jumping. Sports appear to be in Mariah’s blood, as her father played basketball for Fresno State University and both of her sisters – Makayla and Maya – are volleyball players.
After graduating from Rice University in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in sports management and sociology, Mariah began working as a basketball operations intern for the Philadelphia 76ers for a year, during which she met many famous NBA players – it is speculated that she met Giannis during her internship as well.
Mariah and Giannis are presently living together in Milwaukee, but they are not married and have no children together.
Mariah Riddlesprigger, a former American volleyball player, is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s girlfriend. It is unknown when or where the two first met, although they are said to have been together for several years. According to the images they post on their Instagram profiles, they appear to be very pleased with one another.
Antetokounmpo’s Net Worth and Earnings
Giannis is now 24 years old. He is 6ft 11in (2.11m) tall and weighs roughly 222lb. He has short black hair and brown eyes (101kg).
According to reliable sources, Giannis’ present net worth is believed to be more than $40 million, and it will continue to rise as long as he plays basketball.
Professional Career
Giannis began his career with Filathlitikos’ senior club in the third-tier league, which advanced to the second-tier league. Giannis signed a four-year contract with Spanish basketball club CAI Zaragoza, who beat Barcelona and Efes for his signature, but actually stayed in Greece for the season, and then a buy-out clause meant that he was eligible to play in the NBA, and he was chosen by the Milwaukee Bucks to play for them in 2013 and signed the rookie contract. He performed so well in his first year with the Bucks that he was re-signed on October 16, 2014, and again on October 26, 2015.
Giannis signed a four-year, $100 million contract with the Bucks on September 19, 2016. He was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week in December 2016 and Eastern Conference Player of the Month on April 3, 2017. Because of his outstanding play, he earned his first ALL-NBA Second Team recognition and became the first player in the history of the Milwaukee Bucks to win the NBA Most Improved Player Award.
Participating in the Greek national team
Giannis made his debut for the Greek Under-20 national team in July 2013; thanks largely to him, Greece placed fifth with eight victories and two defeats.
He participated for the senior Greek national basketball team in 2014, leading them to #9 with five victories and one defeat – he was part of the team that lost in the quarter-finals to Spain, who went on to win the tournament.
Other Interests and Likes
Giannis spends his free time with his partner; they both enjoy traveling and have visited Paris, where they shot pictures near the Eiffel Tower. On one occasion, Giannis accompanied his girlfriend to his homeland in Greece, and it is stated that she was charmed by Greece and its culture. They are both major animal lovers, but due to their hectic schedules, they don’t have time to keep a pet.
Social Media
Giannis is quite active (and popular) on numerous social media platforms; he started a Twitter account in January 2014 and has over 650,000 followers and has tweeted over 1,100 times. Giannis’ Instagram account has approximately five million followers, and he has uploaded over 630 photos; he also has a Facebook profile with over 850,000 fans.
Mariah, Giannis’ girlfriend, is on Instagram, but her account is private; she has over 400 followers and has posted roughly 50 photos. She also has a Twitter account, which she started in July 2011 and has over 5,300 followers, and has tweeted approximately 2,800 times.
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