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Giannis Antetokounmpo

Athlete

Born: Greek

Giannis Sina Ougko Antetokounmpo is a Greek and Nigerian professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). His size, speed, and strength have earned him the nickname "Greek Freak". He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players and power forwards of all time.

Born and raised in Athens 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. In 2016–17, he led the Bucks in all five major statistical categories and became the first player in NBA history to finish a regular season in the top 20 in all five statistics: total points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. He received the NBA Most Improved Player award in 2017.

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Nigerian-Greek basketball player

Giannis Antetokounmpo's Historical Timeline

  1. Giannis Antetokounmpo is born

    Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greek athlete, known for nigerian-greek basketball player, was born on 1995-12-06.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo was born on 1995-12-06 (Greek).
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Nigerian-Greek basketball player
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