Nell Redmond / Associated Press
In a video titled The arena: Giannis and identityThe Bleacher Report explored the advancement of the Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo in Greece and the eventual rise to stardom in the NBA.
-
McCollum and the Blazers snapped a postseason losing streak for “Jennifer”
-
Stars invest in plant-based foods as vegetarianism sweeps the NBA
-
The NBA got some wild technologies this season
-
Jarrett Allen is one of the best tire protectors in the NBA
-
Wade’s Jersey Swaps Created Epic Moments This Season
-
Westbrook Makes History While Honoring Nipsey Hussle
-
Devin Booker makes history with score tears
-
29 years ago Jordan lost the race with 69 points
-
Bosh is taking his shirt to the beams of Miami
-
Steph returns to Houston for the first time since her moon troll
-
Lou Williams is coming for a replay of the sixth man of the year
-
Pat Beverley has the Clippers stealing the glitter from LA
-
LeBron keeps shredding NBA record books
-
Young’s hot streak is heating up the ROY race with Luka
-
LeBron and 2 Chainz team up to release new album
-
Wade’s #OneLastDance dominated February
-
Warriors fans go crazy after unforgettable moments with Steph
-
Eight years ago, the Nuggets traded Melo with the Knicks.
-
Two years ago the kings sent Boogie to the pelicans
-
ASG will be competitive again if NBA increases betting
The Profile is the first installment in a five-part documentary series to air Thursday at 8 p.m. ET as part of NBA on TNT.
Antetokounmpo was born and raised in Athens, Greece, to Nigerian immigrants. The 25-year-old man said he grew up illegally in the country and did not obtain a Greek passport until before leaving. for the United States to attend 2013 NBA Draft.
Giannis discussed the fact that growing up in Greece was difficult due to racial division: “It was tough … Being black in a country of white people. There will be times when you will feel that you are not who you are … I was born here. I have never been to Nigeria.” … I went to Greek school … Until I was 18, I never left the country, so Greece was all I knew. “
Antetokounmpo added: “You go to many neighborhoods and you face a lot of negativity, racism.”
Since arriving in the US after being drafted 15th overall by the Bucks, The Greek Freak has arguably become the NBA’s top player.
Giannis was named NBA MVP for the first time last season when he averaged 27.7 points, 12.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.3 steals per game. The three-time All-NBA and four-time All-Star team could be on track to repeat with averages of 29.6 points, 13.7 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.0 blocking and 1.0 steals per game this season.
Antetokounmpo did not give him anything, but has been motivated by people close to him, saying: “This is not just for me. … I have six people behind me “referring to her family.
.
