Giannis Antetokounmpo facts for kids
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Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2022
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| No. 34 – Milwaukee Bucks | |
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| Power forward / center | |
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| Born | December 6, 1994 Athens, Greece |
| Nationality | Greek / Nigerian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 243 lb (110 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall |
| Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks | |
| Pro career | 2011–present |
| League | NBA |
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| 2011–2013 | Filathlitikos |
| 2013–present | Milwaukee Bucks |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (born December 6, 1994) is a Greek-Nigerian professional basketball player. He plays for the Milwaukee Bucks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). People often call him the "Greek Freak" because of his amazing size, speed, and strength. Many consider him one of the best players and power forwards of all time.
Giannis grew up in Athens, Greece, with his Nigerian parents. He started playing basketball for youth teams there. In 2011, he joined the senior team of Filathlitikos. He then entered the 2013 NBA draft and was picked 15th overall by the Bucks.
In the 2016–17 season, Giannis led the Bucks in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. He was the first NBA player ever to rank in the top 20 in all five of these stats. He also won the NBA Most Improved Player award in 2017. Giannis has been chosen for the NBA All-Star team nine times. He was even an All-Star captain in 2019, 2020, 2023, and 2024.
Giannis has won many awards in the NBA. He won the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award two years in a row, in 2019 and 2020. He is one of only three players to win two MVPs before turning 26. In 2020, he also won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. This made him one of only three players to win both MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season. In 2021, Giannis led the Bucks to their first NBA championship since 1971. He was named the Finals MVP. That same year, he was honored as one of the league's greatest players by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. A movie about his life, Rise, came out in 2022. In 2024, he led the Bucks to win the NBA Cup and was named the NBA Cup MVP.
On July 10, 2024, the Greek Olympic Committee chose Giannis to be a flag bearer for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. He shared this honor with Greek race walker Antigoni Drisbioti.
Early Life and Background
Giannis Sina Ugo Adetokunbo was born in Athens, Greece, on December 6, 1994. His parents were immigrants from Nigeria. His father was a soccer player, and his mother was a high jumper in Nigeria. They had moved to Greece three years earlier, leaving their oldest son, Francis, with his grandparents. Giannis grew up in the Sepolia neighborhood of Athens. His family mostly followed Nigerian traditions at home.
Because his parents were immigrants without work permits, they found it hard to get jobs. Giannis and his older brother Thanasis helped by selling watches and sunglasses on the streets. Giannis started playing basketball in 2007.
Even though Giannis and three of his four brothers were born in Greece, they did not automatically become Greek citizens. This is because Greek law follows jus sanguinis, meaning citizenship is based on parents' nationality. Growing up, Giannis sometimes felt like an outsider. He was different from other Greeks because of his parents' background and skin color. He also felt different from Nigerians because he didn't speak the Yoruba or Igbo languages. For the first 18 years of his life, Giannis could not travel outside Greece because he had no official papers from either Greece or Nigeria. He finally received Greek citizenship on May 9, 2013, just before the 2013 NBA draft.
After becoming a Greek citizen, his official last name became Antetokounmpo. This is the Greek way of writing his family's original Nigerian name, Adetokunbo. Giannis is a Greek version of "John." Many NBA fans found his last name hard to say, so he quickly became known as the "Greek Freak." Giannis also has Nigerian citizenship, which he received in 2015. He has said that he feels both Greek and Nigerian and is proud of both parts of his identity.
Professional Basketball Career
Starting in Greece (2011–2013)
Giannis played for the senior team of Filathlitikos in Greece's Third Division from 2011 to 2012.
In December 2012, just after turning 18, Giannis signed a four-year deal with a Spanish club called CAI Zaragoza. This deal included ways for him to leave and join the NBA after each season. Other big European clubs were also interested in him.
During the 2012–13 Greek A2 League season, Giannis played about 22.5 minutes per game. He averaged 9.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.0 blocks. He was also chosen to play in the 2013 HEBA Greek All Star Game. Even though he wasn't officially an All-Star, the coaches let him play as a special treat for the fans.
Joining the Milwaukee Bucks (2013–Present)
Early Years in Milwaukee (2013–2016)
On April 28, 2013, Giannis announced he was ready for the 2013 NBA draft. He was picked 15th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks. On July 30, 2013, he signed his first contract with the Bucks. He chose jersey number 34. He picked this number to honor his parents, who were born in 1963 and 1964.
Giannis played his first NBA game on October 13, 2013. He was one of the youngest NBA players ever at 18 years old. In his first season, he averaged 6.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists. He scored 10 or more points 23 times. He also had 61 blocks, which was the most among all NBA rookies. He was chosen for the NBA All-Rookie second team.
In his second season (2014–15), Giannis continued to improve. On February 6, 2015, he scored a career-high 27 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. A few days later, he was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the first time. He also took part in the 2015 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
During the 2015–16 season, Giannis's scoring average went up to almost 17 points per game. On November 19, he scored a new career-high of 33 points. On December 12, he helped the Bucks end the Golden State Warriors' 24-game winning streak. On February 22, 2016, Giannis achieved his first career triple-double (getting double-digit numbers in three different stats). He was the youngest Bucks player to do so at 21 years old.
Becoming an All-Star (2016–2018)
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On September 19, 2016, Giannis signed a big four-year contract extension with the Bucks. His fourth season (2016–17) was his breakout year. He greatly improved his stats and became a star. On December 23, he scored a career-high 39 points. A few weeks later, he made his first game-winning shot at the buzzer.
On January 19, Giannis was chosen to start in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game. At 22 years old, he was the youngest player in Bucks history to start in an All-Star Game. He was also the first Greek NBA All-Star. He led the East team with 30 points in the game. Giannis led the Bucks in all five main stats (points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks) during the 2016–17 season. He was only the fifth NBA player ever to do this. He also became the first player in NBA history to finish in the top 20 in the league for all five stats. Because of his great season, Giannis was named to the All-NBA Second Team and won the NBA Most Improved Player Award.
In the playoffs, Giannis scored a playoff career-high 28 points in Game 1 against the Toronto Raptors. He later set a new playoff career-high with 30 points in Game 5. The Bucks lost the series despite Giannis's strong efforts.
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Giannis started the 2017–18 season very well, scoring 175 points in the first five games. This included a career-high 44 points against the Portland Trail Blazers. He averaged almost 27 points that season. He earned his second straight All-Star spot and All-NBA selection. He also broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's team record for triple-doubles.
In the playoffs, Giannis had 35 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists in Game 1 against the Boston Celtics. His game-winning shot in Game 4 tied the series. However, the Celtics won the series in seven games, even with Giannis's 22 points and 9 rebounds in Game 7.
Back-to-Back MVP and Defensive Player of the Year (2018–2020)
Starting with the 2018–19 season, Giannis and the Bucks became a very successful team. With their new coach, Mike Budenholzer, the Bucks started the season with seven wins in a row.
Giannis was key to this success. He won the Eastern Conference Player of the Month award multiple times. On March 17, he scored a career-high 52 points. On April 4, he scored 45 points and helped the Bucks get the best record in the Eastern Conference. Giannis led the Bucks to a 60-22 season, the best record in the entire league. He helped the Bucks reach the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2001. They swept the Detroit Pistons in four games, with Giannis scoring 41 points in Game 4. The Bucks then reached the Eastern Conference Finals but lost to the Toronto Raptors. At the 2019 NBA Awards, Giannis was named the league's Most Valuable Player. He was the second Bucks player to win MVP, after Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Giannis started the 2019–20 season with a triple-double. On November 25, he scored a season-high 50 points. By December 14, he had led the Bucks to 18 wins in a row. On December 19, Giannis made a career-high five three-pointers. He helped the Bucks get the best record in the NBA at 25-4. On January 23, 2020, Giannis was named an All-Star Game captain for the second year in a row.
The NBA season was paused from March to July 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Giannis and the Bucks started playing again on July 31. The Bucks finished with the best record in the NBA for the second year in a row. On August 12, Giannis was suspended for one game for headbutting a player. In the playoffs, the Bucks lost to the Miami Heat. Giannis missed most of Game 4 and all of Game 5 due to an ankle injury.
On September 18, 2020, Giannis won his second straight Most Valuable Player award. He joined Hakeem Olajuwon and Michael Jordan as the only players to win both MVP and NBA Defensive Player of the Year in the same season.
NBA Championship and Finals MVP (2020–2021)
On December 15, 2020, Giannis signed a huge 5-year, $228 million contract extension with the Bucks. This was the largest contract in league history at the time. At the 2021 All-Star Game, he scored 35 points without missing a shot. He became the first non-American to win the All-Star MVP. The Bucks finished the 2020–21 season as the third seed in the Eastern Conference.
In the first round of the playoffs, they played the Miami Heat again. This time, Giannis led the Bucks to a four-game sweep. He also had his first playoff triple-double in Game 4. Giannis then led the Bucks to win a tough seven-game series against the Brooklyn Nets. On June 29, 2021, Giannis hurt his left knee in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Atlanta Hawks. He missed Games 5 and 6, but the Bucks still won both games and reached the NBA Finals for the first time in 47 years.
Giannis returned for the Finals against the Phoenix Suns. In his first Finals game, he had 20 points and 17 rebounds. He then had two games in a row with at least 40 points and 10 rebounds. He joined Shaquille O'Neal as the only players to do this in consecutive Finals games since 2000. The Bucks came back after losing the first two games and won the next four. In Game 6, Giannis scored 50 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, and had 5 blocks. The Bucks won their first championship in 50 years! Giannis was named NBA Finals MVP by a unanimous vote. At 26 years old, he was the youngest Finals MVP since Kawhi Leonard in 2014. He also became one of only three players to win MVP, Finals MVP, and Defensive Player of the Year in their careers.
Coming Up Short (2021–2022)
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On October 19, 2021, after getting his first NBA championship ring, Giannis had 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 assists in a win over the Nets. On January 13, 2022, he led the Bucks to a win over the Golden State Warriors with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. He tied Michael Jordan's record of 28 triple-doubles. On February 15, Giannis scored a season-high 50 points and 14 rebounds against the Indiana Pacers. This was only the 12th time in NBA history a player scored 50+ points while shooting 80% or better. On March 29, Giannis scored 40 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 assists. He also made a game-winning block against Joel Embiid. The next game, he scored 44 points and passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the Bucks' all-time leading scorer. Giannis finished the regular season averaging 29.9 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 5.8 assists. He was the first player in NBA history to average 25+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ assists in four different seasons.
In the 2022 playoffs, Giannis had 33 points, 18 rebounds, and 9 assists in Game 2 against the Chicago Bulls. He passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most playoff points in Bucks history. In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, he had his second career playoff triple-double. On May 13, Giannis had 44 points, 20 rebounds, and 6 assists in a Game 6 loss. He joined Shaquille O'Neal and Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA playoff history to have a 40/20/5 game. The Bucks lost to the Celtics in Game 7. Giannis averaged 33.9 points, 14.7 rebounds, and 7.1 assists in that series. He was the first player in NBA history to average 31+ points, 14+ rebounds, and 6+ assists in an entire postseason.
On May 21, Giannis was chosen for his fourth straight NBA All-Defensive First Team. This was his fifth All-Defensive team selection overall, tying him with Sidney Moncrief for the most in Bucks history. On May 24, he was selected to his fourth straight All-NBA First Team. He became the first player in Bucks history to earn six All-NBA honors.
Playoff Upset (2022–2023)
On October 22, 2022, Giannis scored 44 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in less than 28 minutes against the Houston Rockets. He also passed Sidney Moncrief to become the Bucks' all-time leader in free throws made. In the next game, Giannis had 43 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists against the Brooklyn Nets. On November 4, he recorded his 30th career triple-double. This helped the Bucks start the season 8-0, their best start ever. On December 28, Giannis scored 45 points, a career-high 22 rebounds, and 7 assists in an overtime loss. The next game, he had 43 points, 20 rebounds, and 5 assists. He joined Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor as the only players in NBA history with back-to-back games of at least 40 points, 20 rebounds, and 5 assists.
On January 3, 2023, Giannis scored a career-high 55 points, along with 10 rebounds and 7 assists. The next night, he had his 31st career triple-double with 30 points, 21 rebounds, and 10 assists. On January 23, Giannis was named the Eastern Conference captain for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. On January 29, he scored 50 points and 13 rebounds in just 30 minutes. On February 2, Giannis scored 54 points and grabbed 19 rebounds, helping the Bucks come back from a 21-point deficit. He joined Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only Bucks players with at least three 50-point games in a season. On February 16, Giannis passed Paul Pressey for the most assists in Bucks history. On March 19, he had his 33rd career triple-double. He also played in his 712th game, setting a new franchise record. On April 9, Giannis finished the regular season averaging a career-high 31.1 points per game. He also led the Bucks to the best record in the league at 58-24.
In the first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs, Giannis suffered a back injury in Game 1 against the Miami Heat. He missed the next two games. He returned in Game 4 with a triple-double but the Bucks were eliminated in five games. Giannis had 38 points and 20 rebounds in the final game.
Franchise Records and NBA Cup MVP (2023–Present)
On October 23, 2023, Giannis signed a three-year, $186 million extension with the Bucks. On November 9, he scored 54 points and had 12 rebounds. He joined Michael Jordan as the only players since the NBA-ABA merger with at least eight 50-point and 10-rebound games. On November 18, Giannis had 40 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists. He became the youngest player to reach 16,000+ points, 7,000+ rebounds, and 3,000+ assists in his NBA career. On December 13, Giannis scored a career-high and Bucks record 64 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. He was the first player since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000 to score 60+ points without making a three-pointer. On December 17, Giannis passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the all-time rebounds leader in Bucks history. On December 19, he had a career-high 16 assists, 14 rebounds, and 11 points for his 37th career triple-double.
On January 24, 2024, Giannis recorded his 42nd career triple-double. On January 25, he was named the Eastern Conference captain for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, his eighth straight selection. On March 26, Giannis had his 44th career triple-double with 29 points, a season-high 21 rebounds, and 11 assists. On April 9, Giannis suffered a calf injury and missed the rest of the regular season and all of the 2024 NBA playoffs.
On November 13, 2024, Giannis scored 59 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 assists in an overtime win. On November 16, he had 22 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists. On November 22, Giannis logged 37 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists. On November 30, he had his third triple-double in six games. On December 17, Giannis and the Bucks won the NBA Cup. Giannis received the Tournament MVP award and was selected to the All-Tournament team. He had a triple-double with 26 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists.
On January 2, 2025, Giannis had 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists. This was his 26th straight game with at least 20 points on 50% or better shooting, the longest streak in NBA history. On January 8, Giannis had 25 points, 16 rebounds, and 8 assists. This was his 432nd career double-double, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most double-doubles in Bucks history. On January 25, Giannis was named an Eastern Conference starter for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, his ninth straight selection. He was also the top vote-getter for the All-Star Game. For his play in January, Giannis was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for the eleventh time. On March 5, Giannis scored 32 points and 15 rebounds. He also reached 20,000 career points in the same game.
On April 3, Giannis recorded 35 points, 17 rebounds, and a career-high 20 assists. He was the first player in NBA history to have 35+ points, 15+ rebounds, and 20+ assists in one game. On April 5, Giannis had his second straight triple-double. He was the first player in NBA history to have 70 points, 30 rebounds, and 30 assists over any two-game span since Wilt Chamberlain in 1968. On April 10, Giannis became the second player in NBA history, after Wilt Chamberlain, to have ten straight games of 20+ points on 60% shooting or better. Giannis finished the regular season averaging 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists. He averaged 30+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ assists for the third time in his career, passing Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson for the most such seasons in NBA history.
In the playoffs, the Bucks were eliminated in the first round. Giannis averaged playoff career-highs in points (33.0), rebounds (15.4), and field goal percentage (.606 FG%). In the final Game 5, he had 30 points, 20 rebounds, 13 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. He was the fourth player in NBA playoff history to record a 30/20/10 game.
National Team Career
Junior National Team
In July 2013, Giannis played for the Greek Under-20 national team at the 2013 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship. He helped Greece finish fifth. He averaged 8.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists. He was second in defensive rebounds and seventh in blocked shots in the tournament.
Senior National Team
In 2014, Giannis played for the senior Greek national basketball team for the first time. He helped Greece finish ninth in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. He averaged 6.3 points and 4.3 rebounds.
Giannis joined the Greek national team again for EuroBasket 2015. Greece had many experienced players and was expected to win a medal. Greece won all their group games and reached the quarter-finals. They lost a close game to Spain, who went on to win the championship. Giannis finished the tournament with three double-doubles and a career-high 17 rebounds against Spain. He averaged 9.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists.
Giannis also played with Greece in the 2016 Turin FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament. He averaged 15.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks. Greece did not qualify for the 2016 Summer Olympics. He also played in preparation games for EuroBasket 2017 but missed the tournament due to a knee injury.
Giannis represented Greece at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. He was the first reigning NBA MVP to play in a World Cup. He averaged 14.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 2.4 steals. Greece finished 11th, which was seen as a disappointing result.
He rejoined the team in August 2022. On August 25, 2022, Giannis scored a national team career-high 40 points against Serbia in a World Cup qualifier.
In September 2022, Giannis played in EuroBasket 2022. On September 6, he scored 41 points in a group stage win over Ukraine. This was one of the highest point totals ever in a EuroBasket game. Greece lost to Germany in the quarter-finals. Giannis had 31 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists in that game but was ejected. He finished the tournament as the leading scorer and was named to the All-Tournament Team.
At the 2024 Summer Olympics, Giannis carried the Greek flag at the Opening Ceremonies. He played for Greece in the group stage against Canada, Spain, and Australia. Greece finished third in their group and was eliminated by Germany in the quarter-finals. Giannis scored 22 points in that game. He averaged a tournament-high 25.8 points, along with 6.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists. He was named to the tournament's All-Second Team.
From 2014 to 2024, Giannis played in 37 official games for the Greek national team in major tournaments. He scored a total of 725 points, averaging 19.6 points per game.
Player Profile
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Giannis is 6 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 242 pounds. He is officially listed as a forward but can play all five positions. He is known for being incredibly athletic and versatile. Many people call him "positionless" because he can do so many things on the court.
Offense
By the 2016–17 season, Giannis was one of the best at driving to the basket and scoring quickly. His unique mix of size and speed allows him to cross half the court in just one dribble, getting past many defenders. He has also developed his own special "Euro step" move. This move lets him attack the basket directly from the three-point line, making it very hard for defenders to stop him.
However, some people have criticized Giannis for not having a strong jump shot. He has only shot above 31% from three-point range once in his career. Other teams have used this to their advantage. For example, the Toronto Raptors built a "wall" of tall defenders to stop Giannis from scoring close to the basket in their 2019 playoff series. Because of this, Giannis started shooting more jump shots, averaging a career-high 4.7 three-point attempts per game in 2019–20.
Giannis is also known for his great passing skills. Even though he isn't always the main ball handler, he often helps set up the team's offense. In the 2019–20 season, Giannis was involved in 57.8% of the points the Bucks scored when he was on the court. He averaged 6.5 assists per game in both the 2023–24 and 2024–25 seasons.
Defense
Giannis is also an excellent defensive player. He can guard players at all five positions. He often plays a "free safety" role, which means he can move around the court to block shots and stop opponents from scoring near the basket. He is especially good at blocking shots when opponents are running fast breaks.
With Giannis leading the defense, the Bucks have become one of the best defensive teams in the league. They led the NBA in defensive rating in 2018–19 and 2019–20. For his defensive efforts, Giannis won the 2020 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. He is also regularly chosen for the NBA All-Defensive Team.
Awards and Honors
NBA HONORS
- NBA Champion: 2021
- NBA Finals MVP: 2021
- 2× NBA Most Valuable Player: 2019, 2020
- NBA Cup Champion: 2024
- NBA Cup MVP: 2024
- 2x NBA Cup All-Tournament Team: 2023, 2024
- NBA Defensive Player of the Year: 2020
- 9× NBA All-Star: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- NBA All-Star Game MVP: 2021
- 4x NBA All-Star Captain: 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024
- NBA Most Improved Player: 2017
- 9× All-NBA Selection:
- All-NBA First Team: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- All-NBA Second Team: 2017, 2018
- 5× All-Defensive Selection:
- NBA All-Defensive First Team: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- NBA All-Defensive Second Team: 2017
- NBA All-Rookie Second Team: 2014
- NBA 75th Anniversary Team: 2021
- All-Time NBA European First Team
GREEK BASKETBALL
- FIBA All Second Team Selection: Men's Basketball Tournament Paris Olympics 2024
- Best Greek Male Athlete: 2020, 2021
- FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament: Tissot MVP 2024
- Flag Bearer for Greece 2024 Paris Olympics
EUROPEAN HONORS
- Euroscar European Player of the Year: 2018
- All-European Player of the Year: 2018
- 10x All-European Selection:
- All-European First Team: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- 6x All-European Small Forward of the Year: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- 4x All-European Power Forward of the Year: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- EuroBasket Top Scorer: 2022
- EuroBasket All-Tournament Team: 2022
MEDIA
- Time 100: 2021
- PBWA Magic Johnson Award: 2022–23
- Best Male Athlete ESPY Award: 2019
- Best NBA Player ESPY Award: 2019
- BET Awards for Sportsman of the Year nominee: 2020, 2022
- Forbes List of the World's Top-10 Highest Paid Athlete: 2022, 2024
Records and Achievements
- Only player in NBA history to finish a regular season in the top 20 in all five statistics: total points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks.
- Only player in NBA history to average at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block in multiple seasons.
- Only player in NBA history to average at least 30 points and 60 percent field goal percentage in a season.
- Only player in NBA history to record a 35+ point, 15+ rebound, and 20+ assist game.
- Only non-American player in NBA history to win the All-Star Game MVP.
- Only player in NBA history to have 200 points, 100 rebounds, and 50 assists in a playoff series.
- Only player in NBA history to average at least 31 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 assists in a single postseason.
- Highest scoring close-out Finals game in NBA history (50 points): Milwaukee Bucks, 2020–21. Tied with Bob Petit (St. Louis Hawks, 1957–58).
- Second NBA player to average at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists on 55% field goal percentage in a single season: Milwaukee Bucks, 2022–23. Also achieved by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Milwaukee Bucks, 1972–73).
- Third NBA player to win MVP and Defensive Player of the Year awards in the same season: Milwaukee Bucks, 2019–20. Also achieved by Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls, 1987–88) and Hakeem Olajuwon (Houston Rockets, 1993–94).
- Third NBA player to post a 40 points, 20 rebounds, and 5 assists game in the playoffs: Milwaukee Bucks, 2021–22. Also achieved by Wilt Chamberlain and Shaquille O'Neal.
- Fourth NBA player since the NBA-ABA merger to post 30 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists in a game: Milwaukee Bucks, 2022–23. Also achieved by David Lee, DeMarcus Cousins, and Nikola Jokić.
- Fifth NBA player to lead his team in all five major statistics (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks) in the same season: Milwaukee Bucks, 2016–17. Also achieved by Dave Cowens, Scottie Pippen, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, and Nikola Jokić.
- Most points scored in a game without making a three-point field goal since they became an official NBA statistic: (64) Milwaukee Bucks, 2023–24.
Personal Life
Giannis's father, Charles, was a Nigerian football player. His mother, Veronica, was a high jumper. Charles passed away in September 2017 at age 54. Veronica gave each of her five sons both Greek and Nigerian names. Giannis's Nigerian name is Ugo. His parents came from different Nigerian ethnic groups: Charles was Yoruba, and Veronica is Igbo. The original family name, Adétòkunbọ̀, means "the crown has returned from overseas." Giannis wears the number 34 to honor his parents, who were born in 1963 and 1964.
Giannis has two older brothers, Francis and Thanasis. He also has two younger brothers, Kostas and Alex. Giannis is a Christian and was raised in the Greek Orthodox Church. He and his brother Alex were baptized in the Greek Orthodox Church on October 28, 2012.
In early 2014, Giannis's family, except for Francis and Thanasis, moved from Athens to Milwaukee. In July 2016, Giannis and Thanasis completed their mandatory military service in Greece. They served a shorter three-month period, as allowed for Greek citizens living permanently overseas.
Thanasis made his NBA debut with the New York Knicks. He later signed with the Milwaukee Bucks on July 16, 2019. Giannis's younger brother, Kostas, played college basketball before being drafted in the 2018 NBA draft. He won the 2020 NBA Championship with the Los Angeles Lakers. Kostas currently plays for Panathinaikos in Greece. Their youngest brother, Alex, also plays professional basketball.
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In the mid-2010s, Giannis started dating Mariah Riddlesprigger. They have four children: Liam (born February 2020), Maverick (born August 2021), Eva (born September 2023), and Aria (born May 2025). Giannis and Mariah got married on September 1, 2024.
On March 13, 2020, Giannis and his family promised to donate $100,000 to the staff of the Fiserv Forum. This was to help those who couldn't work when the NBA season was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Giannis and his family also gave 20,000 masks to people in Greece in 2020.
In August 2022, Giannis became a part-owner of the Milwaukee Brewers, a Major League Baseball team. Giannis also loves soccer and supports the English football club Arsenal FC. In March 2023, Giannis and his brothers became part-owners of the Major League Soccer club Nashville SC.
In June 2023, Giannis and his brothers expanded their investments by becoming owners in Candy Funhouse, an online candy store. In September 2023, Giannis also became an Executive Producer for a reality TV show.
Images for kids
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Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2022
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Antetokounmpo with the Bucks in November 2014
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Antetokounmpo with the Bucks in December 2016
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Antetokounmpo dunking against the Washington Wizards in 2018
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Antetokounmpo in a game in 2021
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Antetokounmpo during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game
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Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo playing basketball at a local court in Sepolia, Athens, in 2015
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The Antetokounmpo brothers participating in the 2022 NBA All-Star Skills Challenge
See also
In Spanish: Giannis Antetokounmpo para niños
