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New Giannis Antetokounmpo Documentary Now on Amazon Prime

A documentary on Amazon Prime Video today will feature the improbable story of Milwaukee Bucks basketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo from poverty in Athens to the heights of the NBA. The 1-hour, 48-minute documentary called Giannis: The Marvelous Journey was produced...

Giannis Antetokounmpo Ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for Highest Score

Greek basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo is now on par with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for scoring 45-plus points in 18 career games for the Milwaukee Bucks. The Milwaukee Bucks 'Greek Freak' scored 48 points with 17 rebounds in the 112-108 loss against...

Is Milwaukee Bucks Star Giannis Antetokounmpo Getting Married?

With her latest Instagram post, Giannis Antetokounmpo's family-oriented girlfriend, Mariah Riddlesprigger, has given air to the rumor that the couple is planning to marry. Californian Riddlesprigger, who has been romantically involved with the Greek Freak since the mid-2010s, posted a...

Giannis Antetokounmpo Becomes Bucks’ All-Time Top Rebounder

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo once again cemented his place as one of the greatest players of the franchise. Antetokounmpo grabbed seventeen rebounds in the game against the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. With his fourteenth board, he passed the...

Giannis Antetokounmpo Sets Bucks Team Record With 64 Points

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a franchise-record 64 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks outscore the Indiana Pacers 140-126 on Wednesday night. Antetokounmpo broke the team record of 57 set by Michael Redd in 2006 in a 113-111 loss to the Utah...

Giannis Antetokounmpo Celebrates 29th Birthday and Offers Advice

Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrated his 29th birthday on Wednesday in Las Vegas with balloons, cake, and a serenade from his team. The entire Bucks team gathered on the T-Mobile Arena court to sing happy birthday to Antetokounmpo. https://twitter.com/eric_nehm/status/1732531275507139006 The Bucks are in Las...

Giannis Antetokounmpo Secures 3-year, $186M Contract With Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has agreed on a three-year, $186 million contract extension according to multiple reports ending the uncertainty over his future. The two-time NBA MVP adds two fully guaranteed years to his current deal, as well as...

Greek Basketball Coach Giannis Ioannidis Dies at 78

The Greek basketball world is mourning the loss of Giannis Ioannidis, who died at the age of 78. Ioannidis was a respected figure in Greek sport, particularly known for his coaching work with Aris and Olympiacos in the '80s...

Dr. George Korkos, Greek-American Founder of Milwaukee Bucks

"Before Giannis there was another Greek," the founding owner of the Milwaukee Bucks says with a big grin on his face as he shows off his NBA Championships ring he still proudly wears almost five decades after his...

Greece Secures Second Round Spot in FIBA World Cup

Greece came back from a 15-point deficit to defeat New Zealand 83-74, securing their qualification to the second round of the FIBA World Cup. In the next round, they will face Lithuania and Montenegro. Greece finished second in Group C behind...

Team USA Beat Greece at FIBA Basketball World Cup

On Monday, Team USA cruised past Greece with a comfortable 109-81 victory at the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Having beaten Greece, the US team will now advance to the second group phase of the tournament. On Wednesday, the US team...

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Future in Milwaukee Bucks Uncertain

Giannis Antetokounmpo said that he is not yet willing to sign a new contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. In a few weeks, he will be eligible for a three-year extension worth about $173 million, but he doesn’t plan to sign...

Greek Team Without Giannis Antetokounmpo for FIBA World Cup

NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo revealed his official decision not to participate in the upcoming FIBA World Cup. He has emphasized his intention to focus on the 2024 Olympic Games. In a recent social media post, Antetokounmpo has expressed regrets over his...

Basketball Legend Nikos Galis Moved by Emotional Retirement Ceremony

Legendary Greek basketball player Nikos Galis was honored on Friday by the Greek Basketball Federation with a jersey retirement ceremony. The ceremony occurred during a friendly game between Greece and Slovenia. As the lights dimmed and the iconic retired player...

NBA Star Stephen Curry Celebrates Wedding Anniversary in Santorini

NBA star Stephen Curry celebrated his 12th wedding anniversary with Ayesha Curry on the Greek island of Santorini. The Golden State Warriors player wrote on Instagram: "My Woman. I Love you more than you know. I’m thankful for every experience...