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Giannis Antetokoumpo was born in Athens in 1994 to Nigerian immigrants. Growing up in poverty he worked hard his basketball skills. Drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2013, he quickly became one of the NBA's top players. He won two MVP awards and known as the "greek Freak" he led the Bucks to a championship in 2021, becoming a global icon through talent and perseverance. -
Player profile
Born: December 6, 1994, in Athens, Greece.
Height: 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m).
Position: Power Forward, Small Forward.
Draft: Selected 15th overall in the 2013 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. -
Noteworthy facts
"Greek Freak": His nickname comes from his unique combination of size, speed, and agility.
Family: Giannis's parents are from Nigeria. His brothers Thanasis and Alex also play professionally, while Kostas also plays professionally.
Personal Life: He has expressed a desire to finish his basketball career playing for a team in Greece.
Documentary: The Disney movie Rise (2022) tells the story of Antetokounmpo and his family.