Giannis Antetokounmpo Breaks Down in Tears After Leading Greece …
Jul 8, 2024 · An emotional Giannis Antetokounmpo was seen crying tears of joy after helping to lead Greece to the Olympic Games on Sunday. The Milwaukee Bucks star and former NBA Most Valuable Player took a moment to himself on the bench and let his emotions overwhelm him after Greece knocked off Croatia 80-69 in one of the four men’s basketball qualifying ...
Giannis got his Greek citizenship only “because he was going to …
Aug 31, 2022 · Although Giannis and three of his four brothers were born in Greece, they didn't get citizenship. Greece has a very rigorous citizenship law - it follows the principle of jus sanguinis (Latin for 'right of blood'), meaning the standard procedure for getting Greek citizenship is by ethnicity, not place of birth.
Giannis Antetokounmpo - Wikipedia
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.
NBA star to become first black Greek Olympic flagbearer - BBC
Jul 10, 2024 · Greek basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo is to become the first black athlete to bear the flag for Greece at the Olympics. The two-time NBA MVP will carry the flag alongside race walker...
Who are the Antetokounmpo brothers? Giannis leading Greece …
Jul 27, 2024 · Antetokounmpo, a two-time NBA MVP and 2021 NBA Finals champion with the Milwaukee Bucks, recently led Greece, his home country, to the 2024 Paris Olympics after beating Croatia in a qualifying...
Where is Giannis Antetokounmpo from? What to know of Greek …
Jul 27, 2024 · Antetokounmpo was born in Athens, Greece, with his parents being immigrants from Nigeria. Despite being born in Greece, Antetokounmpo did not automatically receive Greek citizenship.
Giannis Antetokounmpo's first Olympics reaches end with Greece …
Aug 6, 2024 · Giannis Antetokounmpo led the men's basketball tournament in scoring and led Greece to the quarterfinals in its first Olympics since 2008.
Giannis Antetokounmpo on His Way to Greece “With the Trophy”
Jul 30, 2021 · Giannis Antetokounmpo informed his millions of fans in Greece that he’s coming back to the country — and not only that, he’s bringing with him the NBA trophy he won earlier this month.
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Greek Freak’s Journey From Athens to …
1 day ago · Giannis Antetokounmpo, known as “The Greek Freak,” is a player who has taken the NBA by storm over the past decade. From his humble beginnings in Greece to his rise as one of the NBA’s most dominant and versatile players, Giannis’ journey to greatness is a story of hard work, determination, and sheer athleticism. ...
Antetokounmpo returns to Greece, with trophies in tow
Aug 1, 2021 · ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo definitely had something to declare on his triumphant return to Greece on Sunday. The NBA star carried the Larry O’Brien Trophy with him at...