The Greek Freak I The Story Behind Giannis Antetokounmpo

It's one of the unlikeliest stories in NBA history. An international rags to riches tale too unbelievable to script. From the streets of Athens, Giannis Antetokounmpo has risen to the top of the basketball world.
Written and Narrated by: Joseph Casciaro (@JosephCasciaro | Twitter)
Produced and Edited by: Andrew Bartlett (@andrewnsb | Instagram)
Thumbnail Design by: Daniel Long (@DloSupreme | Instagram)
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[@Axitros]

50 points to end a 50 year championship drought. It doesn't get more poetic than that. Giannis is beyond special.

[@bryang7488]

Greek freeeeeeak!!!

[@gamerdadtman7830]

Facts! The kid is already a legend! I can tell ya first hand from living in Wisconsin all my life, the amount of joy and life he has brought to Milwaukee is crazy! I have never seen that city shining as bright as it is now.

[@giannisksanthopoulos4300]

and order 50 chick-fill-a chicken minis :D

[@LuyandaMgobhozi]

@@giannisksanthopoulos4300Legendary!

[@thereal_notoriousakagdubb3486]

Giannis antetokounmpo is a 2x league MVP,2x defensive player of the year,most improved player,all star game MVP,nba finals MVP and he'd led the Bucks to it's first NBA title since 1971(ended their 50 years drought)

[@nickolasfigueroa9487]

As someone who is born and raised in Milwaukee it was amazing to see Giannis and Middleton get a ring. We as a city saw them grow up before our eyes. I cried when they won. Happy cry caus after all that hard work and heartbreak they finally did it. Only a fan but was super proud for them

[@lyrikalkilla433]

Same and same!! 12th street.. #414.. go bucks

[@nickolasfigueroa9487]

@@lyrikalkilla433 9Th and Manitoba

[@TheFn414]

Love it Man 33rd And Capitol We really fucking did it

[@danilohernandez6617]

50% Sprite 50% Lemonade 100% Legend.

[@marjus5345]

and 50 chicken nuggets as well dont forget :P

[@SunaKhei93]

Don't forget, no ice.

[@ApollonasKalamarias]

@@marjus5345 not 51, not 49, fifty...

[@TheMarslMcFly]

The fact that Giannis is only 26 and is already a two time MVP, DPOY, five time All Star + one All Star MVP, MIP, five time All NBA and four time All Defensive, plus Champ and Finals MVP is absolutely mind boggling. In 10 years time he's gonna be considered GOAT.

[@kencabuso4243]

If he can win 2 more championship, he can be in the conversation.

[@omb3d80]

his more realistic ceiling is surpassing Hakeem as the greatest international player of all time

[@leadeaus1090]

@@omb3d80 thank you someone with some sense

[@iancaterial1235]

@@omb3d80 That would be Dirk tho

[@omb3d80]

@@iancaterial1235 Giannis’ peak value far exceeds Dirk’s and he already has more accolades at 26 than Dirk had accumulated over his entire 20 year career longevity is the only career metric Giannis trails Dirk in, and yet its not entirely far fetched or premature to rank him higher at this point

[@BigTymers1211]

There's also something this video didn't show: his willingness to accept failure and keep trying to overcome it (or his lack of fear regarding failure). There's a video of him during this year's playoff where he told PJ Tucker (his teammate): I airballed two freethrows in 4th quarter, I got shutdown in 4th quarter, I lost playoff series leads before, I can't fall any lower. That's also what makes Giannis unique: he will not accept failure, but he will not intentionally avoid the risk of failure, if it means getting what he wanted (be it victory or championship). That's something that's hard to teach to most people.

[@chosenone182]

He is already reached legendary status. Already top 20 players. Just completely dominant on both ends of the floor.

[@brrryyyy]

This channel is so underrated. Give them more subs!

[@honzaslowi]

Yessir a can't agree more

[@iberedemobot857]

Went from wanting to be like Durant to being considered, by some people, to be greater than kelvin durant. Joe Cole told y’all “may your heroes be your rivals”.

[@brandonmikolajczak3628]

The loyalty to Greece reflects his loyalty to Milwaukee. If he was drafted elsewhere, he would’ve tried to do the same. For him, it doesn’t matter who he plays for, he just wants to play his hardest and provide for his family.

[@KC-mv3fq]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is simply legendary

[@MisterMayhem17]

What a production guys. Brought a tear to my eye. 🥲

[@kokushi333]

I'm a long term Giannis fan and I've been waiting for a long time for this, thank you theScore!

[@coleh591]

I don't even like basketball and I came to KZbin searched for his name and story . This is so humble and deserves 100% of everything

[@MohamedAli-ze2jl]

Been waiting for this one !!

[@balltalkdeep]

"the story behind" from y'all is one of my favorite series on youtube

[@jonathandy727]

Great intro! This channel really deserves more subs

[@Bedrews]

I just love this guy everything about him from on and off the court is so likable

[@nickolasfigueroa9487]

Great video!

[@Lan0laB0mbal0k]

Love your content ❤️💪🏻

[@piripiao245]

*I really think Giannis will win at least 2 more championships, another MVP or two, in the next 5-7 years, that's how special this guy is, taking into consideration he only 'runs and dunks'.*

[@Jason-cf1xn]

I fucking love this dude and the whole Bucks organization. Such a class act man. No ego, just straight up results

[@yourunclefemi]

He is literally took what he is good at and made himself unstoppable at it. And then slowly took his time to work on what he was bad at.

[@Bakasworld510]

Everyone was waiting for this one

[@demetfr]

actually it's not necessarily greek by blood, it's one parent had to be born in greece to get citizenship automatically; they may had not had passports but had documentation to go to school. He's a Greek through and through and we are proud of him and his family

[@GiannisRigas]

Great video bro! Keep it up!!!

[@seyahtan24]

The dude probably has the best body an athlete can hope for. Playing right after a hyperextended knee and won the chip with a 50 pt performance and legendary chase down block? That's a greek god. Lol

[@thusspake9526]

He continues to be a GOOD, a GREAT person, giving back as much as he can. He earned it all with his hard work and great spirit, he deserves it and we hope he will keep it till he's a 100! LOVE GIANNIS !

[@kntfhvn]

This man's legacy is already set in stone. The awards and accomplishments that he has at such a young age is something a lot of players work their entire careers just to get chance to achieve them. Anything that comes after winning that chip is already consolation man I'm so happy for you my g.

[@redzbass6254]

Fire video brother, Giannis 1st picked up a BBall at 13 yet could still become GOAT

[@scottyfleming2203]

Really well done vid. Great story

[@MohamedAli-ze2jl]

That was a great video, man I love this guy - he simply the best !!! Unbelievable story , so much greatness

[@aidanagain995]

Been a fan of him since he was drafted in 2013 and I'm so happy not only for his transformation but also him as a very genuine person. He'll win more rings in the future, that's for sure. He's onlu scratching the surface!

[@8four276]

In a league where the kings are so good at manipulating the business and the media, here we have a genuine baller created by the Greek Gods themselves.

[@pampi7471]

@@albertjunior8744 Please dont compare greek normal people with the gorvement and its rules. Greece has been at war with their political parties a long time now. I live in greece. I was a fan of Giannis since the time he came to the scene in greece. Those people are not greek gods they are dummies.

[@Byronic19134]

@@albertjunior8744 You sound so ignorant. Greece is a country collapsing in major debt so why in the fxcc for the survival of they're own people would they be taking in entire families of African refugees? Because Nigeria didn't want Giannis either? But regardless did Greek not give him and his brothers citizenship at age 8 before he was anybody and then give him shelter and institutions to grow his skill?

[@earlrogersjr3026]

@@albertjunior8744 don’t blame the people for what their government do unless you’re willing to blame citizens of these United States for what their Government do

[@MJ-jf7zw]

Giannis' toe > your false heathen gods

[@Irebami]

He’s Nigerian he’s only Greek by nationality and he says he’s both

[@BasketballJunkie1324]

Liked the video from the 1st second.... Giannis is the miracle-man

[@Ricky-oz4ic]

At this point even he switch teams, his number will be retired ny the Bucks no questions asked.

[@cameroncampbell1638]

Long time coming.

[@tellobeans]

doing a presentation on this champ💪

[@nba4fun42]

The Greek Freak The Best Player On The Planet

[@a_bb_a6356]

Incorrect fact about being stateless. He might not have owned a Nigerian passport but he was Nigerian by virtue of the fact that the Nigerian constitution states that any child born of Nigerian parents anywhere in the world is automatically a Nigerian

[@wakeno.6047]

Same goes for Greece, any child born and raised in Greece, is Greek citizen. The difference is that his parents had no papers cause entered Greece illegaly, so all this made the process complicated, and Greek state is known for bureaucracy for all Greeks.

[@josekkd662]

Hes a Shaq with a Mamba Mentality

[@lemueltimbreza]

Have a great weekend yall!

[@veepeecee8630]

I love Giannis ! He’s so humble!!! He’s the best alive right now

[@Ayella_256]

Finally finally finally.

[@adriansy3776]

❤Giannis go

[@zwelithinihlabathe5269]

I dont even need to watch to like, i already know its gonna be good

[@andreal2892]

The most humble human in the NBA. 🥰🏆

[@samuelachonu3187]

Wow!!!

[@omb3d80]

always thought that Kawhi poster on Giannis in game 6 was overrated that angle at 10:22 just fully validated my opinion

[@Unknown-nc4jq]

Firstly Kawhi double dribbled halh court and then Lowry pushed Giannis out of the way

[@davidtran2026]

Even right now I am still amazed at how he managed to essentially walk out of that knee injury he suffered late in the WCF. Really thought that spelled the end for the Bucks but nope and when the Freak returned for Game 1 in the Finals (even if they lost the game) he didn't seem to miss a beat. Not a Bucks fan but that was a really good Finals series to watch, admittedly the first good one in quite some time IMO.

[@stanleyliuchangtian5382]

The legends of jersey number 34 for big mans continues

[@bestofmusicchannel]

Can we have a song list for this amazing video also ?

[@ResidentRocker]

Hardens gonna be more salty now😂

[@gd131]

5:36 For sure Giannis. For sure :)

[@MightyMouse11]

Amazing story!!! Will be GOAT. Never seen nba players look like children the way Giannis does. I will rename him as the Nigerian Nightmare!

[@arcangel879]

16:21 man. Damn!

[@glovs4188]

"We had a lot of happiness " this right here.

[@Darkmountaindweller]

He was Nigeria, as long as one of your parents or grandparents is Nigeria not matter where you are born in the world you are Nigerian, as per law.He just didn't have a passport.

[@princewillmadugba]

For people who may misunderstand him, we Nigerians believe your parents determine where you are from not where you were born, I was born in Lagos but my parents are from Abia so I'm from abia, you can be born in the UK or America to Nigerians as long as you have a Nigerian parent you are Nigerian

[@wakeno.6047]

@@princewillmadugba ofcourse he is Nigerian but he is also Greek. He is Greek with Nigerian decent. He chooses to be Greek, he grew up as Greek. Human blood is the same no matter were you are from , the only thing that changes are the average facial characteristics. Blood doesn't tell your ethnicity.

[@princewillmadugba]

@@wakeno.6047 you are still misunderstanding, it's fine, I tried to explain why most Nigerians will call others who have Nigerian names Nigerian off the bat, we don't do of descent or whatever, where your farhers family is from is where you are from to us, it's how we do things it may sound odd but that's how we are. He lived in Greece he's a Greek citizen no one is saying his not.

[@MisterMayhem17]

I have to squint everytime I watch the TV. 😂

[@BernieWickas]

Forgot to mention maybe one of the most impactful stats-Giannis, after getting some much needed nutrition and some NBA vitamins, grew three inches and put on nearly 30 lbs of muscle.

[@rahulraj8975]

But that Kevin durant's shoe mention was nice😂😂

[@makrides22]

I remember when he was drafted, he did the sign of the Cross, he says thanks to God, and unlike his Piers from the hood he is modest, humble, devoted, not arrogant. True Champion, true Christian.

[@paul5475]

When they said he is a big chooker. Now he prove them very wrong. Never judge a man who became better and better in year after year..

[@tylerjung9917]

Anyone else notice that at 12:20, wilts per record was 31.76 in 61-62 but if you go look it up now it changed somehow to 32.08, anyone know why?

[@jordankartchner4090]

Commenting got algorithm to help propel this outstanding channel to where it deserves to be! Like if y'all agree that it's shocking they haven't blown up yet..

[@krp6680]

You left out several spicy parts of his story like how he playing tag and thats when scout Spiros Vellinaitis found him.

[@andreblm7505]

Man,Giannis is the true modern reincarnation of Shaq

[@RApollos107]

If I ever meet someone that don't like Giannis, I will never trust them.

[@bumpusjones.1978]

This piece while really excellent it’s not long enough. I’m absolutely not criticizing the channel they have only so much time to devote to an individual especially one that lives and plays in Milwaukee.

[@michaelurbanek4421]

'By the Alphabet" LOL Ted Davis is great at calling games. Still a little sad he retired after the championship season.

[@joyceannsolario]

50 pc chicken 50% sprite 50% lemonade 50 pts

[@MrAce-lm8es]

Kareem Abdul Jabbar wins the 1971 NBA Finals for the Milwaukee Bucks. 50 years later 2020 - 21, Giannis Antetokounmpo wins the NBA Finals for the Milwaukee Bucks. Kareem would be proud.

[@tonypreston7278]

They need to make a movie of his life

[@vexbreezy433]

Disney+ is making one rn I think

[@Unknown-nc4jq]

There will be a lot of versions. Its a money making story. And its not even half way there yet.

[@zionnewkirk4838]

It's crazy how when he was younger he had shooting range. Now he can barely shoot at all.

[@ricocooper5261]

👍👍

[@eddiefordjour3455]

Rip God bless 8:04

[@Davidinabowa]

now do a jokic one it,s the perfect time

[@derekmayers-louther]

I mean the 50 year drought story has been done by LeBron in the most fantastical way but giannis man he is something else

[@highwaypatriot6906]

And now he's an owner of the brewers.

[@1nfamousjustice]

3:39 this kid grew up to beat kd in the conference championship

[@Spiderman1238.]

Yooo

[@cosmovanquish6523]

Θα σέβεστεεεεεεε!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@theoverlord7156]

Blocked by Giannis!

[@earlrogersjr3026]

You mention the fact that Giannis was not a citizen of Greece until he turned 18 years old. I believe that’s the case in every country in Europe. My ancestors had been in the United States for over 100 years and they were not citizens yet and even after they was promising citizenship we were still fighting for full citizenship during the civil right movement. So what is your point?

[@panostsntls5415]

the thumbnail creeps the f outta me

[@awesomeninja234]

The nba scouts in 2013 completely messed up. Sometimes it's about will and determination rather than talent. Giannis had that dog in him to always keep improving, whereas the other talents in that draft either were busts or decent players but nowhere near as good as giannis.

[@johnjoshua39]

Harden said what? Damn😂

[@bumpusjones.1978]

Sort for the second reply. So who thinks the 8 thumbs down are people who watched this thinking if Anthony Davis wasn’t hurt this would have been about LeBron somehow.

[@user-lf6sw2pu6m]

The all want to do what Duncan did for one team only!

[@micxed786]

Anyone here from TheScore esports?

[@ccho907]

Harden such a CLOWN 😂😂

[@thanasisantetokounmpo7112]

They were all celebrating and i was in my car due to COVID :(

[@rickyambrosio400]

Hai idol

[@timothychen754]

Am I tripping or did he just say "closely-er"? 4:29

[@cacaf8989]

Ant Tay Toe Kou Bo Sound it out, it's in English letters.

[@renzupsop]

I’d take Giannis over Harden all day..

[@Byronic19134]

So a Nigerian or any countries citizen can just go to another country to have they're baby like a lady from the Congo can go to Hawaii to have they're kid and they're baby automatically becomes a US citizen? Or should the baby be a citizen of the country they're parent is citizen of doesn't that make most sense?

[@BlackMagicxHD]

You guys really just make videos based on whatever happened on a podcast from the ringer a couple of days before...

[@Byronic19134]

This is so well done but why are you acting like Greece, a country in dire financial debt, didn't totally take in and take care of Gianni's and his totally random foreign family? Had Greece not given his family a safe haven and platform he wouldn't be here. And he did a weekend with the military when all other citizens have to do 9 months.

[@jayblue2317]

Harden is such a clown 😭😭😭

[@znzjasjnsnskssk3386]

The reason he couldn't get a Greek citizenship was that his parents had travelled illegally and not legally.Same thing would have happened to a Greek couple if they went undocumented to Nigeria for the rest of their lives

[@princewillmadugba]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 why would anyone illegally come to Nigeria?

[@wakeno.6047]

@@princewillmadugba that's a hypothesis bro..🤣

[@princewillmadugba]

@@wakeno.6047 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I love Nigeria but I'll love Nigeria more if I was outside it

[@twenty-yearbeginner2660]

I wish I could dribble, travel and flop like Harden... NOT!