Giannis Antetokounmpo, born December 6, 1994, is a Greek-Nigerian professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA. Antetokounmpo’s country of origin, in addition to his size, speed, strength, and ball-handling skills have earned him the nickname “Greek Freak”.
Antetokounmpo is widely regarded as one of the greatest power forwards and one of the greatest European players of all time.
One of the most decorated players in NBA history, Antetokounmpo won consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player Awards in 2019 and 2020.
In 2021, Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to their first NBA championship since 1971, and was named Finals MVP.