Giannis Antetokounmpo
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Summary
Giannis Antetokounmpo was born on December 6, 1994[1], in Athens[2]. He has worked as a basketball player[3]. He ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48,341 views/month, #1,388 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Father: Charles Antetokounmpo[5]
- Mother: Veronica Antetokounmpo[6]
- Spouse: Mariah Riddlesprigger[7]
- Country of citizenship: Greece[8], Nigeria[9]
- Ethnic group: Igbo people[10], Yoruba people[11]
- Award received: NBA Most Improved Player Award[12], NBA Most Valuable Player Award[13], Best Male Athlete ESPY Award[14], NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award[15], NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award[16], Member of the European Order of Merit[17]
- Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodoxy[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Member of sports team: Milwaukee Bucks[20], Miami Heat[21]
- League or competition: National Basketball Association[22]
- Commons category: Giannis Antetokounmpo[23]
- Position played on team / speciality: small forward[24], power forward[25]
- Sport: basketball[26]
- Drafted by: Milwaukee Bucks[27]
- Family name: Adetokunbo[28], Antetokounmpo[29]
- Given name: Giannis[30], Sina[31], Ugo[32]
- Participant in: 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup[33], FIBA EuroBasket 2015[34], 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup[35], 2021 NBA Finals[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Modern Greek[37], English[38], Nigerian Pidgin[39]
- Nickname: The Greek Freak[40]
- Birth name: Γιάννης Σίνα-Ούγκο Αντετοκούνμπο[41], Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo[42]
- Country for sport: Greece[43]
- Name in native language: Γιάννης Αντετοκούνμπο[44]
- Sport number: 34[45]
- Number of children: 4[46]
- Start of work period: 2012[47]
Why It Matters
Giannis Antetokounmpo has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Giannis Antetokounmpo born?
Giannis Antetokounmpo was born in Athens[2].
Who were Giannis Antetokounmpo's parents?
Giannis Antetokounmpo's father was Charles Antetokounmpo[5]. Giannis Antetokounmpo's mother was Veronica Antetokounmpo[6].
Who was Giannis Antetokounmpo married to?
Giannis Antetokounmpo's spouses include Mariah Riddlesprigger[7].
What did Giannis Antetokounmpo do for work?
Giannis Antetokounmpo worked as a basketball player[3].
What awards did Giannis Antetokounmpo receive?
Honors received include NBA Most Improved Player Award[12], NBA Most Valuable Player Award[13], and Best Male Athlete ESPY Award[14].