The Rise of Giannis Antetokounmpo | Documentary

The Rise of Giannis Antetokounmpo | Documentary
In 2014, the Milwaukee Bucks were rated as the least valuable franchise in the NBA. However just 10 years later, they are among the 10 most valuable teams in the league with a packed arena each night.
The difference: Giannis Antetokounmpo...
Giannis has remained loyal to the city and franchise that gave him a chance, and it all paid off with him delivering at the highest level. Cementing his legacy not only in the NBA, but also in the city of Milwaukee as a hero.
0:00 A City Needing Hope
11:41 The Rise of Giannis
24:34 A Hero's Inception
Written and Directed by: Will Young
Edited by: Divyansh Saxena
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[@WillSoTrill]

Just heard the unfortunate news of Herb Kohl’s passing. Rest in peace to the Bucks legend that made this entire story possible with his key contribution to the new arena. Milwaukee will never forget you, rest in peace Herb Kohl.

[@trav99556]

I'm from Milwaukee. I shook his hand. He actually showed up to our school Sherman in the inner city for like 5 years straight. He was valid.

[@realestfr]

damn

[@marvinesquibel2625]

You the most underrated basketball Chanel on KZbin fr keep grinding video was next level

[@profitable_miracle]

Love it❤❤❤

[@carlmartinbarba8704]

@@trav99556

[@BasketballRhino]

Dude this was like a movie. I’m speechless. Giannis is my favorite player and it was awesome for getting to relive this moment.

[@WillSoTrill]

Thank you so much fam I love to hear that you enjoyed it!

[@Tokyo_editz17]

You earned a new sub, this truly deserves to be on Netflix

[@sattajata]

I’m in actual tears. The storytelling, the music, everything worked so well to pull all the right heart strings and release the waterworks

[@bilaweyummy3108]

Bro dancing on it 💀

[@sattajata]

@@bilaweyummy3108and will continue to do so 💯

[@braedeneade7175]

Hows it taste

[@xxbpxpeanutxxx162]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 YEA OKAYYYYYYY🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@SalCali123]

You crying😂 man up kid

[@thevinlee]

Kings fan here but Giannis is by far and away my favorite player due to stories like his. Nobody embodies Mamba Mentality, family values, and loyalty like he does.

[@ant4613]

Respect to you.

[@MultiJejje]

Mamba had nice family values. Didn't he cheat his wife?

[@oyenmwenomoregie770]

The Nigerian born player with core Nigerian values and resilience!! We rock like that ❤❤❤

[@gaming-rnxxx6416]

@@MultiJejjehe’s saying mamba mentality and family values seperatly

[@ayidonno]

​@@oyenmwenomoregie770nice try he was born in Greece

[@FreakyHoops]

tears in my eyes man, what a masterpiece, Giannis my fav sports player ever, real idol for the future generations. I'm so glad he's playing for the team I love and I'm witnessing greatness every week watching him

[@contentdrivenletsdebateorb8070]

Idol? No. Role model ¿

[@imulippo5245]

Jokic is by far my favourite player, but this made me appreciate Giannis so much more. Moved from overseas, to a different culture and language, he stayed in the city and team that gave him a chance, and lead the team to championship. What a story.

[@mkingl25]

You should really watch RISE the documentary about him and his brothers and parents coming up and they were shut down so many times it’s beautiful I just wanna meet him. I think they did speak English over in Greece tho just his parents had to learn

[@thankyou685x02]

I love it when players are loyal to the teams they were originally drafted by. That's a true MVP. A player that carries his team with passion from the bottom all the way to the top without making excuses.

[@solascripturaPR1517]

Dame Lillard was also that guy; the front office just continued to crap on him, in Portland. He had enough.

[@leroylutu4409]

I guess that's why he got traded to Milwaukee because he's story are the same with Giannis, is thatwhatyou'resaying😂😂😂​@solascripturaPR1517

[@solascripturaPR1517]

Having a difficult time understanding your comment, @@leroylutu4409 .

[@JohnStockton7459]

Crazy this video was uploaded on the day Herb Kohl passed away. He was critical in keeping the team in Milwaukee and for him to watch the Bucks finally get a ring in milwaukee in 2021 must have been so special. RIP legend and thank you.

[@WillSoTrill]

Man, the news came out about an hour after I hit publish. So sad, couldn’t believe it… But Milwaukee will never forget him. RIP to the legend

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[@tmol]

amazing video, well done!

[@WillSoTrill]

Tmol approved? Hell yeah man thank you!

[@lebronisgoatforever]

tmol

[@manthespoon]

wassup kangaroo

[@chriss45435]

They call him fake humble and no skill on twitter, but nobody defines loyalty more imo. The state of Wisconsin invested in him and he invested back... this video encapsulated this relationship more than anyone else I have ever seen.

[@greekveteran2715]

Jealousness is demon sht. Demons always try to make white look black and the black white, they alway invert reallity, because Evil can't stand "Good" and Giannis is the defenition, of a good guy. a loyal boy, that did whatever he promised and then some more. The best role model, this world had in decades. To tell you the truth, I'm 42 years old and I can'r remember, a better role model. Young people take notes. The right path, is the hard one! ALWAYS the hard one.

[@NevaG2190]

People were really calling him fake humble? I'm from Milwaukee so maybe that's why I hadn't ever heard that.

[@itsjayn4538]

the only athlete I ever idolized after Kobe ... not only because my father came from nigeria to europe like he did ... Giannis always seems like such a wholesome person , so genuine and a good role model through and through

[@user-zs8jd3cb8s]

I’ve always idolized him since I always saw myself in him in terms of body type(I’m not 6’11 but tall n skinny) but also his humor and his ambition. This video brought a tear to my eye on how well done it is and couldn’t be happier my favorite player achieved these heights with more to climb. This man is everything for Milwaukee and many young fans around the world who see their struggles in him and see how he got to that point. Wow I love Gianni’s

[@itsjayn4538]

@@user-zs8jd3cb8s he is almost like a ficitonal character with the life he lived (thats more like a story) sharing shoes with his brother so one had to sit on bench while the other played ... to beeing the best in the world ... and still he never speaks to highly about himself , he is always grateful , his work ethic is out of this world , there is so much goo things you can say about him and almost none bad ... but the NBA wants to hype up their Zions and Morants , that rather "flex" guns on social media or sit on the couch and eat when they have even bigger chances

[@Jhin224]

I love his humbleness

[@Red-xu2sm]

40:12 Mike Breen's "They're starting to celebrate here in Milwaukee...It's over the Bucks have done it" Man that shit moved me to tears. Amazing video. I hope the Bucks can him a couple more in the upcoming years and we look back at this video as the start of something even more special. Bucks in 6.

[@WillSoTrill]

I am really happy to hear you enjoyed it! Like you said hopefully more to come now with Dame on the team

[@contentdrivenletsdebateorb8070]

Will it and have hope

[@user-hi4xk1bs2o]

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[@yungtap]

Watching Giannis 1st MVP acceptance speech always makes me teary eyed

[@AfricanH3ro]

Most memorable thing about Giannis's rise for me was how confident and vocal Milwaukee fans were that they found themselves a superstar years before he actually became one lol

[@EthanNuuu]

His story is why he will always be my favourite player, just an incredible person and player. Giannis looking up at the banners next to his parents is straight out of a movie, just amazing. Whenever Giannis points to the sky it’s for his father that passed. The moment where Giannis sits down after winning a championship will always make me emotional.

[@user-su3cn1ti9p]

I actually cried in his MVP Speech.

[@Jordanc2369]

15:15…. The steal, the game winner, the block 😭🔥🔥

[@WillSoTrill]

Legendary

[@Ntwolf1220]

I will never forget riding the bus from Madison to Mke as a 18 year old kid paying $10 twice a week to go see Jennings and then Knight and Sessions in the POS rundown Bradley center and loving every minute of it. What a special team to be a fan of. What a special man to have leading them! Thank you for this

[@zoologic1190]

"I want to be an NBA player" ... not champion, not superstar, just an NBA player! This kid is so humble and grateful! I'm so proud for Giannis

[@linoupdates1517]

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm he already WON in Life being an NBA Player 🥲🥲😭😭😭🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@con3728]

Took it one step at a time

[@fivos833]

So happy that Greece also has such an amazing role model for the kids. He has moved and keeps moving the needle in racism in Greece and making us better people. I m also so entertained witnessing someone so humble absolutely dominating his profession. This is what humans should aspire to, the pinnacle of humanity. Peace, love, loyalty, family, honour, humility, hard work.

[@johnsonolushola5131]

He’s a 🇳🇬

[@BlackadderFunk]

@@johnsonolushola5131 he’s Greek and Nigerian, it’s not that complicated.

[@memoirsdenny0552]

@@BlackadderFunkeven though they didn’t have Greek citizenship? Lmao

[@BlackadderFunk]

@@memoirsdenny0552 Not saying Greek law isn't completely messed up, but do you seriously believe not having an official piece of paper invalidates his whole upbringing / school education / the whole family's feelings and connection to Greece?

[@ayidonno]

​@@johnsonolushola5131do you think he did be in the NBA if he wasn't in Greece? Greece has a better basketball program and it was a Greek coach who discovered him

[@LightStreak567]

This video makes me proud as a NBA fan who hasn't watched the NBA (or even played any NBA video games) since Jordan's championship years, until Giannis and the Bucks defied expectations in the 2021 Playoffs. I believed in them when few or nobody did. Giannis not only saved an NBA franchise, he also saved me as an NBA fan who has been "dead" from 1998 to 2021.

[@michaeltran2743]

Can you really call yourself a fan when you missed 23 years of it?

[@LightStreak567]

Better late than never.

[@aldenmcgrath9722]

​@@michaeltran2743yeah, its fine to lose your love for something and have it be rekindled later on

[@chrisomatic3228]

Great video, I’m Greek and there is nothing I want more than us winning something alongside Giannis and everyone involved, let’s hope everyone is healthy this year.

[@GoldenAngel414]

This gave me chills Giannis is 2 years older than me I literally watched him become who he is now. Such an inspiring story

[@414bigtone]

Best Christmas gift any Bucks fan could ask for!! Great video, great highlights, and great way to tell the story of the man that saved our franchise!

[@WillSoTrill]

Thank you!

[@Jwetchup]

I absolutely love Giannis' story. As cheesy as I may make it sound, it goes to show that no matter what objective you're trying to overcome, with enough discipline you can go places. There's a reason he is considered the hardest working in the league, even though he faced numerous hardships he still worked through the struggles. He has hit incredible feats and will surely hit more in the future to come. You really can not dislike him, amazing video.

[@Lola-de3wo]

This is an excellent documentary. I had no idea they were close to selling the franchise to Seattle or Las Vegas. The hero story and underrated rise of Giannis is what sports is all about. As a long time Raptors fan, I was happy and over the moon when we won in 2019, but I was also very happy for Giannis and Milwaukee for winning in 2021. May both teams win more championships in the future.

[@Jordanc2369]

Man, this made me appreciate him a lot more now considering his stats nowadays 🔥🔥

[@tooforwon241]

Wow. An absolute classic! Major props to you for this epic video 🔥🔥

[@DJ_WeWatchBattles]

Salute to both of y’all. Love yall channels

[@gabemooney5676]

This is so incredible. I truly hope Giannis knows how inspiring he is to so many of us and how much he means to the whole state. Greatest Wisconsin sports athlete of any sport, ever, bar none. I hope to God that he never leaves because he really is here among family, we love him and his family. He's a Wisconsinite for life and he will always be home here.

[@manz1444]

What about Aaron Rodger’s?

[@adammcclure4497]

You made all Bucks fans and all of Milwaukee happy and proud with this one. Great work.

[@samuel_shemire]

How can you hate this man? Incredible storytelling Will. Hoping my GOAT can win a 2nd title this season.

[@ehrun4236]

You know you've made it when nobody stumbles over your last name anymore😂😂

[@lrkcm373]

This just proves why NBA twitter is the worst place. Cause how can you witness a good kid grow into a good person, achieve greatness, continue to reach new heights, and still hate on him. I’ll never understand it. Phenomenal video.

[@stas1234]

The single greatest NBA video I’ve ever seen. All the way around. F*cking masterpiece.

[@WillSoTrill]

Man this means a lot, thank you so much!

[@preyeyinkore7238]

The Giannis story will always be inspiring and this take on it brings tears to my eyes like it's the first time I am watching this. His story is a great lesson to all of humanity.

[@andreasesser4641]

Definition of the American Dream. Also him sticking with the Bucks in this business that seems to have forgotten about loyalty. Just amazing.

[@Maqwell]

Amazing work man, you really encapsulated everything that made this Bucks championship and Giannis’ journey so inspiring. To not even consider joining a super team despite all the pressure there is nowadays just shows the sheer dedication Giannis had in paying back the organization and city that believed in him since day 1. Once again, great work man

[@FinnishAmericanOnePieceFan]

As a bucks fan I’m so glad I’ve been there for his journey and seeing him and the team reach the mountaintop. 2021 was special and hope we can get back there

[@tourkofagos7484]

Μπραβο Γιαννη ΗΡΩΑ. Brilliant video a fitting tribute to a true Hero.

[@chrisCKDE]

Man, what a documentary it was! or even a midway biography of his career with insane quality! Freaking cried 2 times. Amazing work.

[@diogohj5987]

What a video! Hard to not be emotional if you are a bucks and giannis fan. One of kind athlete and a great human

[@willmcsweeney7101]

This truly a masterpiece of a documentary and narrative OF the Milwaukee buck's history, dynamics and Giannis Antetokounmpo rise and resurrection on many levels. Thank you for your creativity, skills, and spin on this documentary. Truely inspiring!

[@fungifever]

Amazing video man… I’m from NY and Giannis has been by far my favorite player in the league since like 2016. The first NBA game I ever went to was in 2022 @Nets when Giannis hit the game tying 3 to surpass Kareem as the Bucks all time scoring leader. When he hit that 3 I almost fainted- I couldn’t believe that I was in the arena for that historic moment. I’ll never forget that day it was special. Love the video I’ll be returning to watch it every now and then 💯

[@eijihakusasage9633]

incredible storytelling, giannis's journey has been truly special and it was delivered so well. first time seeing an independent documentary of this caliber. you have something special and this video is definitely gonna become viral

[@ZackyDaley]

as a jazz fan where we often develop guys like giannis only for them to leave us in their prime, respect to giannis and his championship, thats how you do it.

[@rafaelvega538]

When I see Giannis so young I can't help but love him like a son. Great story!!!!

[@jstwocents_]

bro i don’t tear up when i watch videos or movies often but i shed a few for this one. truly a wholesome guy on and off the court ❤

[@XclusivBalls]

This IS the greatest KZbin video of all time

[@WillSoTrill]

I appreciate this and hope to continue surpassing these heights!

[@FerdinandTutorials]

This is really teary ❤. “It’s really going to happen someday as long as I keep working hard someday” ~ Giannis Man put the whole pressure on himself and that’s all it takes to win for people not just for YOU.

[@gary7935]

Excellent video. One of the better Champion runs in a minute. Who could not love Giannis' story so far.

[@Babyoso0]

Man, I don’t want to stop watching, but I gotta go into work. I can’t wait to finish watching this on my lunch break. I came back five hours later and watch this man it brought me to tears…. Just a little 😂

[@bucksfan1945]

As a bucks fan since 2017 hope we can another championship for giannis and the organization hes a legend

[@softcoda]

So genius of you to keep us in suspense by not giving any more narration towards the end. So brilliant.

[@Tomtainius]

A 42 minute video about my favourite player? You my man just earned a sub. I look forward to seeing what you upload next

[@adamkostowicz7289]

I’m Milwaukee born and this man is more than an nba player. Most of us in Milwaukee had family who came to this country with nothing and alone but through hard work they laid down roots and for the most part every generation there after could give more to their kids. This isn’t of city of suits making millions or billions but a city of people that have to work hard usually in some industry. Giannis most importantly made a commitment to this city and didn’t just leave for a team with “more money” or “better players” like every other big name in the NBA. He made me watch basketball again and it’s been a honor to watch him as I look as someone like him and it reminds me God is real. I don’t think I will see another player or professional like him again. Thank you Giannis

[@reginaldbrown-taylor1202]

He promised to give 100%, and hasn't given anything less than that! Great human too.

[@olliefitzgerald2482]

he actually gave 99.9 percent at 1 stage

[@divinemattress]

Fantastic video. As a huge Giannis fanboy I'm stoked to get a 41 documentary on him. The quality is amazing. From the editing, to the pacing and presentation of the story overall, this was amazing

[@badrobotNG]

In an age where player empowerment has become player entitlement, Giannis is a breath of fresh air. No pretence, just grit , hard work and a ship load of loyalty from the Bucks organization and back... This is Greatness...!!!

[@Sijan.G]

"The Hero of Milwaukee" Beautifully done man love it!!

[@blessingosa9488]

Enjoying the video from Nigeria 🇳🇬. Also subscribed

[@WillSoTrill]

Thank you!!

[@milesgussin5274]

I don’t even watch basketball and I stayed for the whole video. The great storytelling kept me here. This vid breaks a million views easy.

[@ezuejennifer2391]

So so proud of you Giannis❤ Full fleshed Nigerian 🇳🇬 Oluwa is involved Tears of joy rolled down my eyes❤❤ Things I love to see

[@akfernandez4732]

Shared this to all my friends. You deserve it man. Gave me goosebumps and verge of tears

[@christopherrichmond3310]

My favorite player. His MVP speech still brings a tear to my eye. He has such a powerful story. More championships to come.

[@avf1107]

He was bound for success and there's still more success he's going to achieve. Really good video.

[@devontekuykendall3565]

Absolutely goated video man. I will always sit down to watch Giannis legacy and the Bucks history be displayed with such beautiful detail and attention. Awesome job man!

[@WillSoTrill]

Thank you so much!

[@asssm89]

You glossed over the love he gets from the Wisconsin people. My family loves him like a brother. Wisconsin takes care of their people, win or lose, i couldn't imagine being a pro athlete and not wanting that.

[@sebastianbruno5349]

Never heard of the channel before not even a buck fan and saw all 42 minuts! Very great video!

[@samuelrenshaw209]

I need to thank you for making this video it is so heartwarming

[@russbachmaga1644]

Amazing work I had goosebumps the entire video. Teared up a few times as well. Great job.

[@Defaultnameman]

That was better told than a lot of feature films. Congrats on the masterpiece

[@josebautista2290]

Amazingly put together ! Great video showcasing Gianni’s incredible talent and win !

[@Nneo_ozz]

One of the best videos I’ve seen in a long time, just an amazing video!

[@davidwinslv3901]

Great video man. And this is a real hero's journey, both from you that made this video, but Also Giannis. What truly special story ♥️

[@Carteruss]

You earned my sub from this video. Giannis already was my favorite player - but this just makes you realize how special his story and character are. To think James Harden was jealous of this man 😂😂

[@user-dw8lp7os2z]

This is Powerful ❤

[@hesokakh2735]

man that was.. I don't know, I needed this. thank you for this amazing masterpiece reliving these moments moved me to tears

[@jakey_hendy]

This is the one. This is going to be my comfort video for years to come. Thank you for this, it really means a lot.

[@jackwang5074]

My boy finna become a legend. mark my words!!!!!

[@chriss45435]

Has been for years already

[@raungelyubos1977]

he's already a legend in Milwaukee

[@desmondjames1933]

B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!...Wow , This was Moving. I Salute you Giannis 🙌💪

[@LiamBlankenau]

Absolutely amazing storytelling dude, amazing editing, and amazing story

[@BonsuTheTiger]

this is such an epic video dude, you have made something that we call a masterpiece. Amazing work bro.

[@AlanAdrienne]

Everytime I watched this guys story I'm in tears. Bless up bredda

[@enwsiths]

exceptional work, congrats

[@chiefwidemarsh]

Amazing job man this is so incredibly well done! I chose the Bucks on a whim as my favorite team when I first got into basketball playing NBA Live 2004 because I loved the Michael Redd and Bobby Simmons combo. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, lol. Watching Giannis grow into who he's become might be the best experience I've ever had as a sports fan. The thought of this franchise winning a title seemed so farfetched to me until the moment it was actually official. I really appreciate the work you put into this.

[@seanburrell8159]

Amazing video man. This should be the first video that pops up when people search Giannis Antetokounmpo Legacy

[@Ton3ification]

What an amazing, emotional and breath-taking documentary that was. His dedication and loyalty to his team is awe inspiring and willingness not to leave is truly incredible.

[@gabeloofe1790]

One of the best basketball stories told in one of the best basketball videos I’ve seen. Editing, music, narration, all perfect. 10/10

[@BUCKS12]

This video is one hell of a masterpiece and deserves more attention

[@krisrealone6961]

Best sports video i've seen in a while!!! Great job brother, GREAT job

[@joseosegueraortega9079]

Thank you to all who put this together❤️

[@flapjack3817]

I’ve never watched any of your videos but thank you for coming up with such a masterpiece on my favourite player. You’ve earned my subscription man. ❤️

[@joseph.lavalley]

Beautiful video, this just made me realize how awesome of a person Giannis is, he really put in that work man to be who he is today, its inspiring.

[@OfficialKevinSantiago]

Such a great piece. Thanks for creating this. It was masterful!

[@supmofo123]

Excellent documentary. Thank you for the treat

[@AblestAsain]

I love your storytelling man, it fr makes it feel like a documentary, big props homie!

[@MinecraftSMGbros]

super underrated channel and video man. you deserve way more recognition for your storytelling, i know you'll get there one day. keep up the great work

[@s3bast1aannn]

Best video breakdown/analysis/documentary I've watched tonight

[@ethansheka9689]

Wow. This is the best youtube video ever. I love Giannis. Giannis is my superhero. Giannis is the GOAT. Giannis is the glorious king that will carry the bucks to the NBA and will win every championship from 2024 until after he is retired. So goated.

[@sanchitjaikumar7578]

You are the best, this brought me to tears. Hopefully giannis brings another chip to Milwaukee and retires as a top 10-15 player ever