Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo was born Adetokunbo on December 6, 1994. He is a Greek-Nigerian professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association.
Antetokounmpo’s nationality has given him the nickname “Greek Freak,” along with his stature, strength, quickness, and ball-handling skills.
Antetokounmpo was born and raised in Athens by Nigerian parents, where he initially played basketball for the young teams of Filathlitikos.
He began competing for the club’s senior team in 2011 before being selected by the Bucks as the 15th overall choice in the 2013 NBA Draft.
He became the first player in NBA history to finish a regular season in the top 20 in all five statistics, including total points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks.
How many blocks does Giannis have in his career?
Giannis has 885 blocks in his career from 2016 to 17, he led the Bucks in each of the five key statistical categories. In 2017, he was given the Most Improved Player honor.
Seven times, Antetokounmpo has been chosen for the All-Star Game, including three times as captain since he won the most votes from the Eastern Conference (2019, 2020, and 2023).
