Giannis Antetokounmpo is a Greek-Nigerian NBA superstar who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks. He was born in Athens, Greece, and is popularly known as the “Greek Freak.” Antetokounmpo is a two-time MVP and an NBA champion. He is considered by many as one of the best players in the league and currently plays as a power forward for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Antetokounmpo was picked 15th overall in the 2013 NBA draft by the Bucks and was named the NBA Finals MVP in 2021 after he helped his team overcome a 0-2 deficit in the Finals against Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns. The same year, Antetokounmpo was honored as one of the best players in NBA history by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
Besides being a two-time league MVP, Antetokounmpo is also a seven-time All-Star and has been named on the All-NBA First Team on five occasions. He also won the Defensive Player of the Year in 2020 and has been named on the All-Defensive First Team four times.
In 63 games last season, Antetokounmpo averaged 31.1 points, 11.8 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.8 blocks per game. He shot 55.3% from the field, including 27.5% from 3-point range.
The film “Rise,” which was released in 2022, is based on Antetokounmpo and his family.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Age
Giannis Antetokounmpo is 29 years old, as of February 2024. He was born on December 6, 1994. He is 6 feet 11 inches tall with a 7 ft 4-inch wingspan. He has powerful jumping ability and can handle the ball pretty well for a big man. Antetokounmpo is known for his dominance in the paint, rebounding, and elite defensive skills.
Before the NBA, Antetokounmpo played for Filathlitikos, a semi-pro Greek team. His brother Thanasis was the better player at the time before he suffered a serious injury. Both the brothers currently play for the Bucks.
As per his current contract, Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to earn over $45.6 million for the 2023-24 NBA season. In the 2024/25 season, he will earn over $48 million.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Height
Giannis Antetokounmpo is 6 feet 11 inches tall. His overall height helps him play great defense and offense as a power forward. Being able to block several shots and score points at will is a benefit of being that tall.
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