NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLC’s Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, *Translations are limited to select pages, Giannis Antetokounmpo Press Conference | 12.13.22, Giannis Antetokounmpo 16 PTS, 18 REB vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo was born on December 6, 1994 in Athens Greece. News: 2 days ago Antetokounmpo fouled out of Friday's 106-105 win over Dallas after recording 28 points (10-20 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 7-10 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 35 minutes. “How did Kobe inspire me?” he said. [103], On October 19, 2021, after receiving his first NBA championship ring in the annual pre-game ceremony, Antetokounmpo recorded 32 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists in a 127–104 season-opening win over the Nets. Paperback. [53] He averaged almost 27 points during the season, earning his second straight All-Star nomination and All-NBA selection,[54] and broke Kareem Abdul Jabbar's franchise record for triple-doubles. 1 Color. He also became the first Greek NBA All-Star. Drafted to the NBA in 2013, the man known as the 'Greek Freak' has gone on to become an NBA title-winning champion with the Milwaukee Bucks (2021) as well as accruing a list of accolades that include being a two-time league MVP and a finals MVP. On July 30, 2013, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Bucks. Superstar basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo talks about his belief that healthcare access is a fundamental human right and his joining forces with Antidote Health on a mission to leave no . 30-point streak reaches eight games Antetokounmpo racked up 35 points (12-19 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 9-10 FT), seven assists, six rebounds and one steal in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 126-113 win over the . [10], During the 2012–13 Greek A2 League season, Antetokounmpo shot 46.4% from the field (62.1% on two-point field goals), 31.3% from three-point range, and 72.0% from the free throw line, while averaging 22.5 minutes per game. [97] He also joined Jordan, O'Neal, and James as the only players to put up at least 40 points in back-to-back Finals games in the previous 50 years. 1st meal: Egg and cheese sandwich with fruit on the side. [187] He went on to win the 2020 NBA Championship with the Los Angeles Lakers. Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 13 rebounds in his Milwaukee Bucks' 109-102 win over the . From his upbringing to being Gigi Bryant's favorite player, here's some things to know about the Hawks star. Giannis approaching career points milestone. In Game 1 of the Bucks' first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Antetokounmpo recorded 35 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists in a 113–107 overtime loss. During the 2019–20 season, Antetokounmpo was responsible (through assisting and personally scoring) for 57.8% of the points the Bucks scored while he was on the floor, one of the highest rates in the league. Fifth NBA player to lead his team in all five major statistics (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks) in the same season: Milwaukee Bucks, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 14 December 2022, at 11:17. [82] Antetokounmpo missed most of Game 4 after re-injuring his right ankle which he twisted in Game 3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: Posts below-average shooting night. In eight games, he averaged 9.8 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. And right . Known as the Greek Freak of the NBA, Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo is a . Giannis Antetokounmpo turned 28 on Tuesday, and hopefully he got to celebrate exactly as he wanted. Giannis Antetokounmpo Bucks. [162] As a result, Antetokounmpo increased his jump-shooting output, averaging a career-high 4.4 three-point goals attempted and 1.4 made per game in 2019–20. Bucks lost to the Sixers, 110-102. He finished the tournament ranked second in defensive rebounds (7.0) and seventh in blocked shots (1.4). [147] This was the twelfth-highest points tally of all-time, and the most points scored in a EuroBasket game since Dirk Nowitzki in 2001. [28] He fulfilled his draft projections as a first-round pick by being selected 15th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks. [135] At EuroBasket 2015, Greece was unbeaten in the group stages, and reached the quarter-finals, where a tight game ended in favor of the eventual champions, Spain, eventually finishing fifth with a 7–1 record. [29][30], Antetokounmpo made his NBA debut on October 13, 2013, at the age of 18 years, 311 days, as one of the youngest NBA players ever. 99. [4] The same year, he was honored as one of the league's greatest players of all-time by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.[5]. He has the potential to do it. 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When Bryant, his daughter, Gigi, and eight others perished in a January 26, 2020 helicopter crash in southern California, Antetokounmpo dealt with a grief beyond the NBA community’s at large. Download. “Just work hard, be fearless, don’t really care about what people have to say about you, just go out there and do your job, have a smile on your face. [163] He averaged nearly 6 assists per game during both the 2018–19 and 2019–20 seasons. [14], After gaining Greek citizenship in 2013, his official surname became Αντετοκούνμπο, the Greek transcription of Adetokunbo, which was then transliterated letter-for-letter and officially spelled on his Greek passport as Antetokounmpo. Giannis Antetokounmpo has his family origin from Nigeria. [114] On March 29, Antetokounmpo scored 40 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, delivered six assists, and had a game-deciding block on Joel Embiid in the final seconds to lead the Bucks to a 118–116 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. On August 25, 2022, Antetokounmpo scored a national team career-high 40 points, along with 8 rebounds and 5 assists, in a 94–100 overtime loss to Serbia in the 2023 World Cup qualifiers.[146]. Giannis Antetokounmpo's Defensive Brilliance Is Swinging The Momentum Of The NBA . In those games, he scored a total of 870 points, for a scoring average of 14.8 points per game. Antetokounmpo has received six All-Star selections, including being selected as an All-Star captain in 2019 and 2020, as he led the Eastern Conference in voting in these two years. . [166][167] For his defensive efforts, Antetokounmpo won the 2020 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, and he has become a perennial NBA All-Defensive honoree. Only player in NBA history to have 200 points, 100 rebounds and 50 assists in a playoff series. Milwaukee Bucks Association Edition 2022/23. [42] On January 19, Antetokounmpo was named a starter on the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game. PHILADELPHIA - Through 34 minutes, 16 seconds of play on Friday night at the Wells Fargo Center . Pronunciation: \YAHN-iss ah-dedo-KOON-bo\. You agree that your personal information will be used to send you messages about NBA related products and services, and share your personal information with NBA partners and affiliates so that they can also contact you about products and services that might be of interest to you. [69], Antetokounmpo began the 2019–20 season with a triple-double, recording 30 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 117–111 season-opening win over the Houston Rockets on October 24, 2019. “I was always out there helping my mom and dad sell watches, glasses, CDs, DVDs, stuff like that. [151] In all senior national team games played, including prep games, which are included in the official stats of national team players, Antetokounmpo has played in a total of 59 games with Greece. [143] He averaged 14.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.4 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game, in 5 games played. Let's get back on track. 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Giannis Antetokounmpo is a well-known professional basketball player. There was no other option.”. In a stark reversal of their upset loss the prior year, Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to a four-game sweep, closing out the series with his first playoff triple-double in Game 4. [119] On 1 May, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Antetokounmpo recorded his second career playoff triple-double with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists in a 101–89 win over the Boston Celtics. [62][63] He avenged this loss in an April 4 victory where he recorded 45 points and 13 rebounds in a 128–122 win over the 76ers, helping the Bucks clinch the No. Verified. Check out Giannis Antetokounmpo's best highlights from his amazing NBA MVP season!#NBAMixtape #Giannis #MVPSubscribe to the NBA: http://bit.ly/2rCglzYFor new. "[77] Antetokounmpo and the Bucks resumed their campaign against the Boston Celtics on July 31, where Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to victory with 36 points and 15 rebounds. [189] She gave birth to a second son in August 2021. [51] The Bucks went on to lose Game 6 three days later despite a 34-point effort from Antetokounmpo, ending their season.[52]. Ben Stinar. Giannis Antetokounmpo, hijo de emigrantes nigerianos, nació en Atenas hace 24 años, pero hasta que cumplió los 18, en 2013, ni él ni sus cuatro hermanos obtuvieron la ciudadanía griega. NBA All-Star voting begins on Dec. 20 and ends on Jan. 21, 2023. Pizza’s cool: A minor restaurant kerfuffle occurred in Milwaukee in April 2018 when Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger weren’t accorded VIP treatment after he’d helped the Bucks to a Game 4 victory over Boston in the first round. FREE delivery Fri, Dec 2 on $25 of items shipped by Amazon. [24], In December 2012, a few days after turning 18, Antetokounmpo signed a four-year deal with Spanish club CAI Zaragoza,[25] reportedly including NBA buyouts after each season. Follow. Since Giannis Antetokounmpo started this streak on November 21st, he leads the league in scoring at 35.9 points per game, over a four point advantage on Luka Doncic who is second in that time span. x . 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[50] In Game 5 of the series on April 24, Antetokounmpo set a new playoff career-high with 30 points, but could not lead the Bucks to a win as they lost 118–93 to go down 3–2 in the series. Giannis Sina Ugo Adetokunbo[6][7] was born in Athens, Greece, on December 6, 1994,[8] the son of immigrants from Nigeria. 1 spot as top defender in the NBA? [84], On December 15, 2020, Antetokounmpo re-signed with the Bucks, coming to terms on a 5-year, $228 million extension, the largest in league history. Browse 1,133 giannis antetokounmpo greece stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Only non-American player in NBA history to win the All-Star Game MVP. Farewell and thank you: Antetokounmpo and Bryant always had a long, fruitful connection. “And then we had others, we thought, quality players following him in our grouping. You want a piece of me?! [182], Following their son and brother, the entire Antetokounmpo family, except for Francis and Thanasis, moved from Athens to Milwaukee in early 2014. Giannis Antetokounmpo is the first player to win both the Most Improved Player award and the Most Valuable Player award in the history of the league. Getting better and better: Antetokounmpo scored an NBA rarity in 2019-20 by repeating as Kia MVP and winning Kia Defensive Player of the Year honors, too. He is an avid basketball player who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks and in the Greece National Basketball association. It was then that the two-time Kia MVP agreed to a five-year deal with the Bucks by signing a supermax extension. Want every headline right at your fingertips? That meant a lot of mouths to feed. Antetokounmpo began the 2017–18 season on a tear, scoring 175 points over the first five games of the season, including a then career-high 44 points in a 113–110 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Because children of undocumented immigrants in Greece are required to apply for citizenship at age 18, Antetokounmpo and his brothers didn’t have legal status either in Nigeria or in their new country. The two brothers served a reduced three-month military service, as prescribed for Greek citizens who are permanent overseas residents.[184]. [90] Antetokounmpo was ruled out for both Games 5 and 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals as a result of the knee injury. 13.8m Followers, 170 Following, 958 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@giannis_an34) giannis_an34. He averaged 6.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.8 blocks in 77 appearances during his rookie season. Giannis Antetokounmpo has reverted back to his paint-drying free-throw routine this season, and it cost him two more 10-second violations against the Warriors on Tuesday.. Giannis Antetokounmpo argues with Philadelphia arena worker, shoves ladder over after game. Third NBA player to win MVP and Defensive Player of the Year awards in the same season: Milwaukee Bucks. Charles Antetokounmpo is the father of the Antetokounmpo brothers who are famous for playing basketball. Bucks - Game Summary - July 20, 2021 - ESPN", "Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 50 points in Game 6 of NBA Finals, Milwaukee Bucks win club's 1st NBA title since 1971", "Giannis Antetokounmpo wins 2021 NBA Finals MVP: Bucks star becomes youngest winner since Kawhi Leonard in 2014", "NBA Finals 2021: Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo reflects on his incredible journey to the top", "Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon in unique feature", "Nets vs. Fue la décima victoria de la temporada por más de 10 puntos de renta para los Bucks (20-7), lo que les permite seguir amenazando el primer puesto del Este que . [122][123] The Bucks would go on to lose to Celtics in Game 7 despite Antetokounmpo’s 25-point, 20-rebound, and 9-assist outing. [156][157][158], By the 2016–17 season, Antetokounmpo had established himself as one of the league's most devastating slashers and transition scorers. Liam Charles was the first child born to Antetokounmpo and longtime girlfriend Mariah Riddlesprigger. Even though he was not selected as an all-star, the coaches let him play in the game as a treat for the fans. His late father Charles hails from the South Western part of Nigeria while his mum Veronica is from the eastern part of the country. By shopping at the official NBA Store, you can show up to the next game in authentic style in an official Giannis Antetokounmpo jersey that displays #34 and rep the 2021 NBA Finals MVP proudly. [80][81] During the playoffs, the Bucks advanced to the second round but lost 4–1 to the Miami Heat. If he continues at the pace he has set so far this . Of these, $42.5 million are from his contract with the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2022-2023 season, while the remaining $44 million are from various sponsorships. Giannis goes coast-to-coast for a Bucks slam, Giannis Antetokounmpo elevates for the bigtime swat, Giannis skies for big dunk between two defenders, Giannis Antetokounmpo gets the basket plus the foul, Giannis Antetokounmpo with the and-1 bucket, Giannis Antetokounmpo hits the jump shot vs. Sacramento Kings, Giannis Antetokounmpo rocks the rim with flush, Giannis Antetokounmpo elevates for the bigtime stuff. Fans and some residents were aghast that Antetokounmpo would be so rudely treated, fearing it might lead to a grudge against the city. [190][191] On March 13, 2020, Antetokounmpo and his family pledged to give $100,000 to the staff of the Fiserv Forum who were unable to work during the suspension of the 2019–20 NBA season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 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[36] On February 22, 2016, Antetokounmpo recorded his first career triple-double with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 108–101 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Thanasis made his NBA debut with the New York Knicks after being drafted by the organization with the 51st overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft. He lives up to the nickname that he's been given and his playing style reflects the same. [139] However, he missed the actual EuroBasket 2017 tournament, due to a knee injury. In doing so, he joined Hakeem Olajuwon and Michael Jordan as the only players to win MVP and NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards in the same season. Bucks score, takeaways: Trae Young-less Hawks tie series vs. I did it until I was around 17. [44] In the game, he led the East with 30 points in a 192–182 loss to the West. Giannis Antetokounmpo vs Bam Adebayo. On September 6, Antetokounmpo scored 41 points in a 99–79 group stage win over Ukraine. [48] He was also named the recipient of the NBA Most Improved Player Award for the 2016–17 season, becoming the first player in Bucks history to be named Most Improved Player. The Bucks star stayed cool about it, though. In the first round of the playoffs, they faced a rematch against the Miami Heat. 2. Get to know the Milwaukee Bucks' star forward with these 10 interesting factoids about his life and career. Giannis Antetokounmpo is the most lovable superstar in the league. On August 12, Antetokounmpo was suspended for one game without pay for headbutting Moritz Wagner during a game against the Washington Wizards. [16][17] Giannis is the colloquial for the Gr. ", – @Giannis_An34 on his Sunday post game meal: pic.twitter.com/SYpiCcj4Vv, — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 23, 2018. [59][60][61] On March 17, Antetokounmpo scored a career-high 52 points to go with 16 rebounds in a 130–125 loss to the 76ers. Greece's roster consisted of many experienced players, most of them previously crowned European champions with their clubs, like Vassilis Spanoulis, Ioannis Bourousis and Nikos Zisis, and Greece was a favorite for a medal, after showing great form in friendly games. [85] At the 2021 All-Star Game, he played on the team captained by James and scored 35 points on a perfect 16-of-16 shooting from the field to lead the team to a 170–150 win and became the first non-American to win the All-Star MVP. [185] He is now with the Milwaukee Bucks. However, the Celtics would go on to eliminate the Bucks in seven games, despite of Antetokounmpo's 22 points and nine rebounds in Game 7. Born12/06/1994. [46] Antetokounmpo helped the Bucks finish an Eastern Conference-best 14–4 in March, the franchise's first calendar month with at least 14 victories since going 16–2 in February 1971. “Going into that draft night, we had our rankings on our board at 15 and we had Giannis at 15,” said Hammond, now GM of the Orlando Magic, in an interview with NBA.com. [37][38], On September 19, 2016, Antetokounmpo agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract extension with the Bucks. He is proud of “The Greek Freak” nickname and he has gone on to play for the Greek national team in international competition. [118], On April 20, during Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs, Antetokounmpo logged 33 points, 18 rebounds, 9 assists, and 2 blocks in a 114–110 loss against the Chicago Bulls. Brooklyn has been fined for failing to comply with league policies governing injury reporting. Highly athletic and versatile, Antetokounmpo is often recognized as one of the best all-around players in the NBA, and many analysts have declared him "positionless" and as embodying the future of the league. He scored 20 points in a prep game against Montenegro. In his early days, he struggled to make ends meet with his Nigerian immigrant parents by selling items like watches, bags and sunglasses. [136], Antetokounmpo also played with Greece at the 2016 Turin FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament, where he averaged 15.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.7 steals, and 2.0 blocks per game in 3 games played. 13.8M followers. 15 overall: It’s safe to say the Greek kid picked at No. [89] MRI results would later show that he did not suffer any ligament tears. Giannis Antetokounmpo Bucks Association Edition 2020. LeBron James. Get to know the Utah Jazz's young superstar with these 10 interesting factoids about his life and career. About Giannis Antetokounmpo. [79] Antetokounmpo finished the season with an all-time record for single-season NBA Player Efficiency Rating (PER) with 31.9, as per Basketball Reference, having surpassed the previous record held by Wilt Chamberlain of 31.82. On June 29, 2021, Antetokounmpo suffered an injury to his left knee during the third quarter of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Atlanta Hawks after slamming into Clint Capela and landing awkwardly, resulting in a gruesome hyperextension. By Terence Moore Contributor. Several of other major European clubs had been interested in adding him, including Barcelona and Efes. Antetokounmpo racked up 35 points (12-19 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 9-10 FT), seven assists, six rebounds and one steal in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 126-113 win over the Kings . Giannis Antetokounmpo. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. As a result of his efforts, Antetokounmpo was named to the All-NBA Second Team, earning his first All-NBA honor. Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo[a] (born Adetokunbo;[b] December 6, 1994) is a Greek-Nigerian professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has the physical tools, the intelligence. [193], On August 20, 2021, Antetokounmpo became a minority owner of the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball. In 2022-23, Antetokounmpo will earn a base salary of $42,492,492, while carrying a cap hit of $42,492,492 and a dead cap value of $42,492,492. [138] He also played with Greece during their preparation phase for the EuroBasket 2017. The 25 aged Giannis Antetokounmpo currently plays for Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA. Cheer on the Greek Freak at the next game in officially licensed Giannis Antetokounmpo gear available for men, ladies, and kids at NBAStore.com. Giannis Antetokounmpo. [8], In 2014, Antetokounmpo played for the senior men's Greek national basketball team for the first time, helping Greece finish ninth overall in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup with a 5–1 record. $120. Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out for Friday's game between the Milwaukee Bucks and San Antonio Spurs. 2880x1800 Download wallpapers Giannis Antetokounmpo, abstract art, basketball. He averaged 6.3 points and 4.3 rebounds across the six games, while shooting 45.8% from the field. ", "Heated Debate Around Antetokounmpo's Home Reflects Rift in Birthplace of Democracy", "Έλληνες πολίτες οι αδερφοί Αντετοκούμπο", "The best player in the NBA is 'Nigerian' but most Nigerians have no idea who he is", "Giannis Antetokounmpo received today his Greek citizenship. [131][132] On November 4, Antetokounmpo recorded his 30th career triple-double with 26 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists in a 115–102 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to improve to 8–0, the best start to a season in Bucks franchise history. [10] For the first 18 years of his life, Adetokunbo could not travel outside the country and was effectively stateless, having no papers from Greece or Nigeria. "I did not find it a big deal…it was a beautiful day, there were a lot of people enjoying their Sunday brunch. View. He has the talent to be a great player. [72] The winning streak ended on December 16 with a close loss to the Dallas Mavericks, despite of Antetokounmpo recording an efficient 48 points and 14 rebounds. In 2022, the biopic Rise of the life of Antetokounmpo and his family was released. Antetokounmpo also finished the postseason by averaging 31.7 points, 14.2 rebounds and 6.8 assists across the 12 playoff games his Milwaukee Bucks played. ", "Greece wanted nothing to do with his family until NBA noticed Antetokounmpo's basketball skills", "How a Greek Orthodox Priest Made Giannis Antetokounmpo a Devout Christian", Giannis Antetokounmpo's parish priest reveals basketballer's close ties with Greek Orthodox church, "Family matters: Bucks rookie Antetokounmpo reunited with family", "Antetokounmpo brothers to begin 3-month military service", "2014 NBA Draft Results: Knicks select Thanasis Antetokounmpo with 51st pick", "Dayton's Kostas Antetokounmpo ruled ineligible for 2016-17", "Giannis is a dad! 866x1080 Giannis Antetokounmpo Downplays MVP Praise After Win Against Houston. [64] Antetokounmpo eventually guided the Bucks to a 60–22 season and the best record in the league. He became the first player in franchise history with multiple career playoff triple-doubles[120][121] On May 13, Antetokounmpo posted 44 points, 20 rebounds, and 6 assists in a 108–95 Game 6 loss. The couple waited several minutes at the BelAir Cantina without success in hopes of scoring a table — unacknowledged by the staff, reportedly — before heading to a pizza joint not far away. Now Greek Americans across North America flock to Bucks road games — back when fans could actually attend, that is — and no one quibbles about his heritage. [2] He received the Most Improved Player award in 2017. The Bucks forward was angry enough to yell at . [153], Antetokounmpo has also received attention for his playmaking skills. 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