Giannis Antetokounmpo

Quick Facts

Full Name	Giannis Antetokounmpo
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 6, 1994(1994-12-06)
Age	30
Birthplace	Athens
Country	Greece
Birth City	Attica
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Giannis Antetokounmpo Biography

Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on December 6, 1994 in Athens, Attica, Greece. Athletic, tall and versatile Wing player who is popularly referred to by the name of The Greek Freak and was selected as the NBA MVP in both 2019 and 2020 while a part of the Milwaukee Bucks. The Greek Freak made his debut NBA All- Star Game participation in 2017,, and was also awarded The NBA’s Most Improved player award in 2017.

He was picked fifteenth in the 2013 draft, just one place ahead of He was drafted 15th overall in 2013, one spot after Shabazz Muhammad..

Giannis Sina Ougko Antetokounmpo (YAH -nis AHN -teh-tuh-KOOM -poh; Greek: Γιάννης Αντετοκούνμπο , IPA: [ˈʝanis adetoˈkumbo] ; born December 6, 1994) is a Greek professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born in Greece to Nigerian parents, Antetokounmpo began playing basketball for the youth teams of Filathlitikos in Athens. In 2011, he began playing for the club’s senior team before entering the 2013 NBA draft, where he was selected 15th overall by the Bucks. Antetokounmpo’s combination of size, speed and ball-handling skills led to his nickname the “Greek Freak”.

Antetokounmpo grew up in the Athens neighborhood of Sepolia. His parents, as immigrants, could not easily find work, so Antetokounmpo and his older brother, Thanasis, helped by hawking watches, handbags and sunglasses in the streets. In 2007, Antetokounmpo started playing basketball, and was playing competitively for the youth squad of Filathlitikos by 2009.

His parents are Veronica And Charles. Four brothers are his: His parents are named Veronica and Charles. He has four brothers, Kostas, Alexis, Francis and Thanasis. He has been dating volleyball player Mariah Riddlesprigger. In February 2020, they welcomed their son Liam Charles., Alexis, Francis and Thanasis. He has been dating volleyball player Mariah Riddlesprigger. In February of 2020, the couple welcomed their first child, Liam Charles.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Net Worth

Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the richest Basketball Player from Greece. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Giannis Antetokounmpo 's net worth $60 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a professional player for a time in Greece in the Greek club Filathlitikos B.C.

He was drafted as the 15th pick in 2013’s NBA Draft by the Bucks. It was also an NBA Rising Star as a rookie, and in the year 2015, he was chosen to participate at the NBA Dunk Contest. The team was awarded the 2019-20 NBA Defensive Player of the Year.

Antetokounmpo was born in Athens, Greece, on December 6, 1994, the son of immigrants from Nigeria. Three years earlier, his parents had moved from Lagos, leaving behind their firstborn son, Francis, with his grandparents. Though Antetokounmpo and three of his four brothers were born in Greece, they did not automatically receive full Greek citizenship as the Greek nationality law abides by the jus sanguinis. For the first 18 years of his life Antetokounmpo was effectively stateless, having no papers from Nigeria or Greece.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Giannis Antetokounmpo height 6 ft 11 in Giannis weight 110 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Giannis Antetokounmpo Dating?

According to our records, Giannis Antetokounmpo is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s is not dating anyone.

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Antetokounmpo has two older brothers, Francis (Greek name Andreas) and Thanasis, as well as two younger brothers, Kostas and Alexis. He and Thanasis were teammates in Filathlitikos, with Kostas later joining the squad in the 2013–14 season. His oldest brother, Francis, has played football professionally in Nigeria, and both basketball and football professionally in Greece.

Facts & Trivia

Giannis Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Greece. Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrates birthday on December 6 of every year.

Antetokounmpo represented Greece for the first time in July 2013 with the Greek Under-20 national team at the 2013 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship. He helped Greece to an 8–2 record and a fifth place overall finish, while averaging 8.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists across the 10 games. He finished the tournament ranked second in defensive rebounds (7.0) and seventh in blocked shots (1.4).

Top Facts about Giannis Antetokounmpo

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo was born on December 6, 1994 in Athens, Greece.
2. He is of Nigerian descent and holds both Greek and Nigerian citizenship.
3. Antetokounmpo stands at 6’11” (211 cm) tall and weighs 242 lbs (110 kg).
4. He plays for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA as a small forward/power forward.
5. Antetokounmpo has won two NBA MVP awards (2019, 2020) and one NBA Defensive Player of the Year award (2020).
6. In the 2019-20 season, he averaged 29.5 points, 13.6 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game.
7. Antetokounmpo has been named to five All-Star teams and four All-NBA teams.
8. He led Greece to a fifth-place finish in the FIBA World Cup in 2019.
9. Antetokounmpo’s nickname is “The Greek Freak”.
10. He is known for his incredible athleticism, versatility, and work ethic on the court

How many 3s has Giannis made?

Giannis Antetokounmpo has hit 447 three-pointers in his career.

What languages does Giannis Antetokounmpo speak?

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How high can Giannis jump in inches?

The 20-year-old Greek sensation, also known as the Greek Freak, showed off his max vertical reach Wednesday, hitting a peak of 12 feet, two inches. That’s 26 inches above the rim, just to give some context to his feat.

How many 3s did Giannis make last night?

Player News Antetokounmpo accumulated 44 points (14-30 FG, 2-3 3Pt , 14-15 FT), 20 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal in 41 minutes during Friday’s 108-95 loss to Boston in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

How many 3s did LeBron make?

RankPlayer3P
9.| Damian Lillard| 2143
| Paul Pierce| 2143
11.| LeBron James| 2140
12.| Jason Kidd| 1988