Giannis Antetokounmpo: The Greatest NBA Draft Story Ever Told | Outside The Lines

Adrian Wojnarowski details the unique story of how Giannis Antetokounmpo became the No. 15 overall pick to the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2013 NBA Draft.
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[@joshing_]

I just watched "Rise", the documentary about Giannis. It was inspirational and gave me insight on his story. One of the best players of this generation!

[@tmgykii_]

so inspirational, and made me cry ngl T_T

[@taitatyger]

@@tmgykii_ same here lol. Great story!

[@nismo76]

just got done watching it right now!

[@ant_life_4ever]

Same here! I don’t watch basketball but I love inspirational movies… as soon as I saw the movie I started googling 😂

[@alexanderbruinenserio3873]

Yes. It should make us all reflect on the status of immigrant, perhaps. :)

[@bonzobonanza]

Who's here after the championship? I certainly am!

[@fadhirulafnan9491]

He really did it. So proud of Giannis

[@xxbaguettex9169]

Heck yeah

[@nategodoe]

Me too and my mom likes him and he is proud of him like he is her son. STICK TO ME

[@nfwarrior3000]

Nobody ever is

[@gavinnino8292]

Yes sir!!!

[@EmmanuelOnwodi]

Fun fact: Giannis's real last name, Adetokunbo, means the King that returned from across the seas or the King from a foreign land.

[@aysea6116]

Man is the king now with his first ring🙏🏾

[@martinezmark7448]

@@aysea6116 I believe he will win more tittles

[@YoloTB]

@@martinezmark7448 I think he'll win at least 3 Championships

[@martinezmark7448]

@@YoloTB Possibly also hos name and status as a great one will continue to rise he still so young0

[@martinezmark7448]

meant to say his*

[@reddanger183]

The movie called "Rise" brought me here such an inspiring movie! Giannis you will be forever a Legend!!!

[@handssolo8519]

They wanted Giannis draft night but never traded up to get him and wanna say all that now knowing what Giannis became

[@Clipper_Dames]

💯

[@knifelegs2811]

I'm pretty sure they tried to trade for him after that shock

[@livefreeordie6863]

Couldn't have said it better myself

[@jalenking810]

Facts

[@BrentTJo]

@Erik Brice Ledford Had 17 and 18 could easily trade that for the 12 or 14th range pick.

[@Grumpygrumpygrumpy]

Great Movie, Rise, I always love Giannis since I first saw him in his rookie days.. His determination is incomparable, his will is unmeasurable, his tenacity is indefensible, his hardwork is indescribable, Giannis is one of greatest story in NBA’s History, ever..

[@Mrblackyful]

More importantly family matters first.

[@MichaelLeeW]

Thats crazy how he could go unnoticed like that I didn't even know he was the 15th pick just goes to show you top 3 pick doesn't always equal talent

[@akiakos]

It does equal talent but in ncaa talentwise. For example Espn analysts slandered Doncic before the draft when he played with actual grown ups in europe. US prospects are 6'5 black teen puts up 40 against 6'0 white teen. And that's why a lot of them fail on the professional level

[@Currsed24]

It does

[@overdyle380]

@@akiakos kings and suns picked up ayton and bagley over a euro league champion and mvp at the age of 19.

[@akiakos]

@@overdyle380 yes thats what im saying nba GMs dont want to take risks with european talents. And I belive a European player will never go number 1 overall unless he plays in ncaa tournament which is highly unlikely.

[@overdyle380]

@@akiakos fr doesn’t make sense, dude wins a whole euroleague championship and mvp against grown men, and goes 3rd overall. I mean the mavs working out for him, and some good F/A moves and KP staying healthy, will make them title contenders ngl. Luka getting paid 8 mil, so they can afford someone good

[@BooGhan]

They say the 2020 nba draft is weak. That's what they also said back in 2013. You'll never know if you'll find a gem no matter how 'weak' the draft may appear. All it takes is hard work and passion. Look at Giannis. 💪👍👍

[@MasteIsIllmatic]

LeMelo ball is going to be lite Jason Kidd, wiseman is KG and edwards is life Dwayne wade.

[@Johenz]

Still a weak draft

[@ricorp3043]

@@MasteIsIllmaticthat wiseman take is crumbling

[@kahnyoo8710]

Yea Anthony Bennett lol

[@eleazarhuerta2514]

Who's here after the Bucks won the NBA championship and Giannis won the Finals MVP?

[@IH8U926]

Watch Rise people oh my gosh!! And don't forget while watching the movie, this kid is a 2 time NBA MVP! With a championship! Wow!

[@IDK-rb1yv]

While watching the whole movie When I’m nervous about their selection I just remember how he is now

[@casualpotato1001]

Still gotta appreciate if weren't for his big brother's support he might have never been in the NBA let alone play basketball.

[@Alkomp75]

I hope he wins an Olympic medal with the Greek national team !

[@daniellazic8500]

When is this?

[@delta606]

Or a Mundobasket

[@delta606]

@Wake No. No need for Spanoulis to come back. Don't get me wrong he was one of the best players in the league but he's old, Sloukas and Giannis will be a great duo

[@duponmic]

Nah finals are more important and recovery.

[@poweroftruth9258]

The Bible says in John 3:16-36 that whoever believes in the Lord Jesus Christ shall not perish but have everlasting life, the Bible also says in Romans 10:9 that those who declare with their mouth that Jesus Christ is their God, Lord, and Savior they shall be saved. Revelation 1:8 says that Jesus is the alpha and the omega. Luke and revelation is the ending times, and Jesus is returning back. So are you going to submit your life to him or no? Narrow is the path that leads to the gates of heaven, but only few people find it. The gates that is the path to destruction is where many people find it! Jesus loves you SO MUCH! That he died on the cross, and was resurrected from the dead 3 days later to give us eternal life……!!!!

[@MoralesAlex805]

He loves America more then most Americans. God bless him and his family.

[@nolim2610]

After watching the movie , his opportunity was well deserved & he made a name for his self & family🙏🏾

[@phucky0o]

Watching this now that giannis is officially an NBA champion and Finals MVP!! Just makes this story even greater

[@2endsformacircle762]

He wasn't even in the green room when he got drafted. Dude was sitting in the stands with the crowd.

[@OffMyPlanetNow]

I remember meeting Giannis in September 2013 while in the 7th grade. His younger brother Alex was a grade below me so he would often come right into our school to pick him up. One day, at my locker, I turned around to leave and bumped into a very tall man. I looked up and it was Giannis, after I said "I'm sorry, my bad". To which he said in his thicker accent back then " you all good man, have a good one". Apart from his physicality, he has not changed since the early days. How he is today is how was back then and we should treasure that. His mother Veronica and father Charles were very kind to me as well.

[@tinamufabros8561]

tel that to nikola jokic who was sleeping when he was drafted😂😂😂

[@praclarushtaonas7232]

Or Sabonis who didn't know that he doesn't get to pick a team.

[@RyanM1211]

@@praclarushtaonas7232 arvydis or domantis?

[@MrXela9]

When they announced his name in the draft, it was screened by a commercial on tv. The disrespect. XD

[@Justin-ml8id]

@@MrXela9 yeah because technically nobody cares about 2nd rounders. His story is inspiring though

[@bradsprewell4068]

“RISE” brought me here once again 🇬🇷

[@BosnianJesus]

as a jazz fan it kills me to see we were one pick ahead of giannis

[@zion9247]

Must suck but well looking back at it most mock draft had him going usually 20-25, some had him falling out if the 1st round ppl weren’t expected him to go right outside the lottery

[@justinw6673]

I'm a huge Lakers fan never thought the bucks would win a title gianis and the bucks deserve this title they prove a team don't need a super team to win a title

[@kottyking]

Anybody remember when he first started playing for the Bucks? Before the greek freak, he was the alphabet.

[@austink6838]

Seeing how happy Thenasis is for his brother is true brotherly love right there

[@botekate]

And now an NBA Champion and Finals MVP. Amazing.

[@vili76]

And now Giannis is a Defensive Player of the Year, 2x MVP and now a Finals MVP. Amazing

[@ICE_3680]

And Most Impoved player of the Years as well

[@ICE_3680]

*Improved

[@fredkcruz]

I just watched "Rise" !!! Dang Giannis I know his family is proud of him cuz like he said he know what sacrifice means !!!

[@SujoyChakravarthi93]

"For his name is Long and Full of Letters - THE KING IN THE EAST!" - Game of Zones

[@Malleus2010]

How can anyone dislike Giannis??? Bucks 2023 NBA Champs 🏆

[@jacobmontoya5534]

What's crazy about this, is that this was last year, but this year it was Hawks vs Bucks in the Conference finals lol. So apparently both teams made good choices lol.

[@Obergeniesser]

Imagine Giannis playing with Trae

[@jacobmontoya5534]

@@Obergeniesser That's a championship team no doubt.

[@alexgoodman9439]

@@Obergeniesser they wldnt have had the 4th pick to get trae

[@freaky1699]

An NBA champion. That’s something. Much respect ✊ 🏆

[@BasketballJunkie1324]

Cavaliers people were smoking the dopest weed ever at the time.....There is no other way I can explain it

[@samisami9114]

For drafting Bennet yeah but for not drafting giannis naw

[@freetheworld2671]

they always do

[@jimjim3979]

If you think picking bennet the ultimate bust was a bad move try be a gm . You can't predict the future

[@leo29hornsfan]

Thank you Milwaukee for giving us this Greek god. We fans are so excited where we are right now.

[@inyangcharles3046]

Coming here after watching RISE... Kudos to the Adetokunbo...

[@OopsOfAlley]

as a hawks fan watching him oust us in the conf finals this hits different

[@dontreadmyprofilepicture8817]

Could you imagine if we got Giannis, maaaan....

[@victorakoh3119]

I came her after watching RISE...Dreams can become realities.

[@KatzKitz10]

came here after watched “Rise” documentary. Such an amazing player to achieve the NBA Draft.

[@ReynosoCali]

Anthony Bennett was the best #1 pick ever chosen. Sad to see what the nba did to his career.

[@jarrodfrazier4512]

He really is the 🐐

[@AhmedAli-iw9jp]

Worst

[@Notjtadanandus]

Nah it was actually Kwame Brown 🐐

[@UnofficialAnti-Ignorance]

Imagine if Cleveland picked him Giannis back in 2013. Just 1 year before Lebron's comeback.

[@jah_gamingyt5989]

The goat of being bust Anthony bennett 😂

[@hanschristiananderson1]

Giannis getting his first ring and mvp. Congratulations to this man

[@pauljansen1137]

to me Rodman is one of the greatest draft stories ever told!!!

[@knmk777]

Here after watching Rise

[@braedensteele3184]

Can’t wait for the documentary about his life on Disney plus, gonna be great!

[@MrXela9]

I liked how commissioner stern pronounced giannis's family name: Adetokumbo. And it's not a mockery. i'm serious. :)

[@obindim3828]

That’s the correct spelling

[@temi_d8476]

That's correct.

[@nish4296]

That's the Nigerian version of his name, so it's correct

[@Harley-xu1ii]

it gain my respect to him, after i watched the "Rise"

[@dimitrisdim3995]

Giannis ❤️🥰😘😍😭😭😭😭 Thanks America🇺🇸 From Grecce🇬🇷💐

[@dubszn1211]

Lifelong bucks fan here. Bucks drafting Giannis is one of the best things to ever happen to Milwaukee. So special to watch this guy grow!

[@toluwanimidebayo-doherty9814]

I cannot believe it was 8 years ago yesterday 👏👏👏👏😍😍😍

[@reggiefurlow1]

Hats off to the executive that really got behind this man

[@KLambchop]

Who's here after watching Rise? What a story!

[@rosellierasia8723]

If Jokic won a championship, he may be the best draft story ever. He is a 2 time MVP and all he needs is a ring. Imagine, a 41st pick, they had the commercials on when he got drafted and now, he is a 2-time MVP.

[@jauresconstant]

Man’s about to get a ring 😌

[@EVENMETAL]

Bucks in 6 🏆 🦌

[@danielbrennan5949]

HE GOT IT

[@YvngGoat_]

This has to be one of the biggest NBA what if moments.

[@mjalejo9375]

Imagine waiting for your name to be heard in the stance while some bums picked before you are in the VIP “lottery” area.

[@neverfail9432]

"With the first pick, the Clevland Cavaliers select..." Me: Oh God, don't remind me "Anthony Bennett" 🤮🤮🤮

[@angelboyxd4034]

2k15 He ruined the MyCarrer

[@chuckwatson7663]

I'm from Cleveland we don't talk about it...

[@iChoseScylla]

Imagine he’s in the comments section of this video and sees this lmao

[@kemjey]

And now an NBA CHAMPION! 👏🏼

[@TheSublimeLifestyle]

And now he’s a champ and catapulted to the top of the charts for greatest PF ever. Now, only Timmy D stands in his way.

[@jqwiiiiqqirmnsnnsnnsnnsmjjrj]

@@jbarshorts Show me AD and Giannis' stats this year. Let's compare them, shall we :)?

[@cj0618]

came here to see the beginnings of a LEGEND! congrats to giannis and the bucks! NBA 2021 Champions!

[@camerongarcia5876]

watching this after game 5

[@benjjerman]

After watching RISE, I listened to the WOJ podcast episodes on Giannis and the full story is even more inspiring and dramatic than the movie

[@boxscorewatcher413]

Giannis Antetokounmpo may be the superstar, but it is Kostas Antetokounmpo who is the NBA Champion.

[@tomcollierblognation136]

Did he play???🧐🤔🤣🤣

[@pauljansen1137]

you would have an argument if he actually was a factor on the Lakers team...

[@liamhall6702]

@@pauljansen1137 that’s the joke lmao

[@akiakos]

@@pauljansen1137 r/woooosh

[@deboman81]

That’s so rude 😂😂😂😂

[@Dontthankyu]

Now he signed his super max what a story 💫

[@nataliedavis1988]

Here after watching the movie rise very good movie

[@3igSoulja]

Just watched rise so happy for him and his family

[@jacquieedwards8218]

When GOD is for you, it does'nt matter whose against you. This young man is blessed and rightly so. His steps are ordered. GOD's speed Giannis. Jesus is Love

[@nycliving5798]

Everyone here because of the movie RISE lol

[@pedwo3288]

who here after he won the 2021 nba finals dropping 50

[@jeremiaha1]

Who’s here after watching the rise

[@cameronbeverly1757]

Just imagine him and young if he went to the hawks and collins 🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@lizzz92]

Movie ‘RISE’ bring me here❤️

[@fabianvalenzuela3801]

And now he’s an NBA champion! Amazing

[@user-rs5bt4ei1r]

Congrat bucks & gannis win nba21

[@andremitchell3448]

Len Bias is the greatest draft story ever told in NBA History. Cocaine is a helluva drug.

[@jarrodfrazier4512]

Fax ☠️

[@gregoriusrex1855]

Not greatest. The most harrowing definitely

[@pahanin2480]

Giannis “at the end of the day “ Antetokounmpo has arrived to the nba

[@steveadeoye9128]

ADETOKUNBO MEANING THE CROWN THAT RETURN FROM THE OVERSEAS

[@austinkwinn]

How can you not root for this guy??

[@ralavery379]

Could see the fear in Commish Sterns face when he had to read out Giannis name. :)

[@pistachecoco1509]

Congratulations Milwaukee and giannis for 2021 champion ! 🎉

[@glibz1765]

Look at Rudy gobert looking at giannis 😂😂 3:51

[@nevertakeanl4715]

Lmaooo

[@cadungogkeanua.9572]

And he's a champ now

[@raizen4271]

ADETOKUNBO 🔥

[@wilmarkcui2335]

And now you can say this. Giannis Antetokounmpo: The Greatest NBA Draft Story Ever Told.

[@ps2gamer350]

The movie was amazing

[@lilbiteverything4703]

Back to back to back 💪🏼

[@ziggysway]

I love his and whole family story. God bless you all

[@Error-zg4po]

Giannis forever has my respect

[@olliec1319]

Can someone explain. This story was telling about Atlanta Hawks' secret pursuit of Giannis. So how did Milwaukee find out about him?

[@chriskay1449]

The Bucks were on him from the start. Their scouts picked him right out immediately.

[@lumapas]

Someone Snitched😤

[@stavros.fourfourianakis]

Also, Celtics were interested on Giannis. They have watched him several times.

[@user-qf1ow8wc9f]

Didn't the Raptors tried to trade up for Giannis too?

[@kawasakaiiii3720]

As a hawks fan this hurts 😔

[@antnam4406]

Name is pronounced Giannis Adetokunbo. Stern got it right!

[@Binabbakar]

Here from Rise

[@ADAJ3KINGANGEL]

Rookie Year Giannis had better shooting form!

[@hueyfreeman1178]

His shooting coach ruined his career

[@santiagosanchez2467]

@@hueyfreeman1178 nah his gains did

[@joseanthompson9069]

@@hueyfreeman1178 2 MVPS = Ruined Career ??? lmao

[@hueyfreeman1178]

@@santiagosanchez2467 no his shooting coach changed his jumpshot when he came to america

[@hueyfreeman1178]

@@joseanthompson9069 his shooting coach didn't help him get those mvps

[@ChoiceScarfKarp]

and now he's an NBA champion🏆

[@RazorTooths]

Giannis has to have the best actual career trajectory in terms of improvement. A pretty good rookie, MIP, DPOTY, MVP 2x, then Finals MVP. It's literally a fairytale.

[@yousseffofana8326]

Your a legend if your watching this after he won the NBA final

[@jasonmilly3320]

Nikola Jokic. The best center in the NBA in my opinion, could be a fact, and was drafted mid 2nd round and the draft was during a commercial break and a quesarito ad from Taco Bell was on when he was drafted. It's funny too because obviously he is, or was, a pretty "big" guy. To see what he's turned into after all this, this is one for Hollywood! The greatest literal draft story ever.

[@spenske11]

like this after giannis becomes a finals mvp and brings home the chip to milwaukee wisconsin

[@taopikhidayat8307]

im here because his film RISE

[@borizh]

“The next magic Johnson”? Lavar would beg to disagree

[@garygnu8775]

Lol

[@kamerel]

Now Now He is World Champion 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Voltaron.]

David Stern really got the name right... I'm a Nigerian I'm happy he did.

[@clownpenisfart]

Hawks wanted him. Bucks got him instead. THAT'S the greatest draft story e-v-a-h?!

[@eddiew2325]

Hehe no wonder the hawks are now the nba champs

[@jamesleverentz6294]

Is for us Wisconsinites!!

[@Joker-ke9cl]

@@eddiew2325 nba champ?

[@ttomgast1769]

If the Milwaukee Bucks go on to win the NBA title, they should really go on and give John Hammond a ring in appreciation of being the General Manager at the time ; presently the General Manager for the Orlando Magic. .

[@Rayven_cat]

Love watching Thanasis's reaction when he's picked. They did it!

[@ryanschwechel979]

Bucks in 6!