Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo, a Greek-Nigerian professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks, is back in the spotlight.
Since The Nigerian Freak came to Guangzhou, Chinese basketball fans have gone crazy.
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In China, the Greek-Nigerian celebrity is affectionately referred to as “Letter Bro” by fans and the media due to the challenges in pronouncing his last name.
While on tour, Giannis Antetokounmpo instructs Chinese children in basketball.
During Giannis Antetokounmpo’s visit, the country’s first environmentally friendly basketball court featuring a “Nike China High School Basketball League” theme was also unveiled.
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During the unveiling ceremony, Antetokounmpo stated that he lacked these advantages when attempting to pursue a career in basketball.
“I dreamed of playing on a court like this when I was younger,” he remarked.
“You are lucky to possess it. I hope you enjoy this space and let your basketball passion run wild.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo promises the Chinese court twenty pairs of sneakers.When Giannis Antetokounmpo discovered that the recently donated court was a part of Nike’s “new refurbished sneaker” program, where the plastic granules used were processed from the children’s old shoes in an environmentally friendly manner, he was immediately impressed and vowed to donate his old shoes during his next trip to China.
He and his teammates will bring 20 pairs to assist with the court’s construction.
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During the intermission between classes, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the students in a basketball drill with his three brothers, Alex Emeka Antetokounmpo, Kostas Antetokounmpo, and Thanasis Antetokounmpo, who plays for the Bucks.
As the kids stretched their side legs while dribbling the ball, the NBA player yelled, “Even I would struggle to execute as well as they did.”
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In his reflection on his own basketball journey, Giannis Antetokounmpo emphasized the importance of a laid-back atmosphere in encouraging kids’ interest in sports.
Following a sizable charity event in Greece in memory of their father, Giannis and his siblings travel to China.