What is Giannis Antetokounmpo's net worth as of 2022? All you need to know

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is one of the best players in the world today. "The Greek Freak" already has a Hall of Fame-worthy career at the age of 28. He was named one of the 75 greatest players in NBA history earlier this year.

Antetokounmpo was drafted 15th overall by the Bucks in 2013 out of Greece. He was just a skinny teenager back then, but turned into one of the most dominating players in the league. He's averaging 30.6 points, 11.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game this season.

In just his 10th year in the NBA, Antetokounmpo is already a two-time MVP, one-time NBA champion and one-time NBA Finals MVP. He's also a former Defensive Player of the Year and a six-time All-Star.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo grew up in poverty

Giannis Antetokounmpo with his brothers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was born and raised in Athens, Greece. He has four other brothers, three of whom are professional basketball players like him. Their parents are originally from Lagos, Nigeria, but had to move to Greece to find a better way of life.

Antetokounmpo grew up in poverty and had to sell bags and sunglasses on the streets of Athens to make ends meet. The two-time MVP told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on "The Woj Pod" that there were times he'd be eating once a day during tough times.

"Sometimes I would go to school, no breakfast," Antetokounmpo said. "Sometimes, not every time. I would come back, sometimes no food. Now I have to go to practice. I would come back from practice at 11 PM and that is when I would have my first meal of the day."

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What is Giannis Antetokounmpo's net worth?

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Giannis Antetokounmpo has an estimated net worth of $70 million to $100 million. Antetokounmpo's wealth primarily came from his contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.

"The Greek Freak" will have total earnings of $335,200,390 at the end of his current deal with the Bucks. He signed five-year, $228,200,420 extension in 2020. He's now one of the highest paid players in the NBA today.

In addition to his salary, Antetokounmpo has several endorsement deals with different brands. He has a long-term contract with Nike, while also having deals with Hulu, JBL, Kronos Foods, TCL, Tissot, and T-Mobile.

Antetokounmpo's net worth will likely rise as his career progresses. He'll have one more huge contract since he's just entering his prime. His popularity could also help him land more endorsement deals. He has an international appeal not just in Europe, but also in Africa.