Giannis Antetokounmpo is a Nigerian-Greek basketball player, born in Athens in 1994.
He plays mainly as a power forward or small forward. He has turned out for Miami Heat. His honours include NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award, NBA Most Valuable Player Award, NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award and Member of the European Order of Merit. He appeared at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup and the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Within basketball, Giannis Antetokounmpo is remembered for a record that stands up against anything his generation produced.
The public record credits Giannis Antetokounmpo with 4 recorded honours. Basketball rewards a rare combination of height, speed and touch, and its finest careers are tracked statistically in more detail than almost any other sport.
Achievements
- NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award
- NBA Most Valuable Player Award
- NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
- Member of the European Order of Merit
- 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup
- 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup
