Chapter 1: Early Life Giannis Antetokounmpo was born on December 6, 1994, in Athens, Greece. He was the youngest of five children born to Nigerian immigrants. Growing up, Giannis and his family faced a lot of challenges, including financial struggles and discrimination due to their immigrant status.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was born in Greece to Nigerian parents. Growing up, he and his family lived in poverty and he had to help his parents sell merchandise on the streets of Athens. Despite this, he had a passion for basketball and played on a local team. At the age of 16, he was discovered by a professional team in Greece and was offered a spot on their roster. This was the beginning of his rise to stardom

In 2013, Giannis was drafted 15th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks. He was only 18 years old and had never been to America before. It was a big adjustment for him, but he worked hard and quickly became a fan favorite. He was known for his athleticism, long arms, and incredible dunks. He won Rookie of the Year in his first season and was quickly becoming a star in the league.

In 2019, Giannis had his best season yet. He led the Bucks to the best record in the league and was named Most Valuable Player. He averaged 27.7 points, 12.5 rebounds, and