Unc & Ocho react to Giannis turning down Adidas for not also signing his brother Thanasis | Nightcap

Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson react to Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo turning down a deal with Adidas and signing with Nike after Adidas refused to sign his brother Thanasis. Unc & Ocho discuss the benefits of nepotism but explain why it's difficult to go into business with family and friends.
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[@nicholsdeshan]

Thanasis used to let Giannis wear his shoes to go play basketball when they were in Greece so of course he go do everything he possibly can to make sure his brother good

[@hoopandhands3328]

People talk about Thanasis, but forget that D Rose got his brother signed to Adidas and he didn't even play in the league or basketball in general. At least Thanasis actually is a player and plays every now and again.

[@1yungez]

great point

[@carlgilmore-murry5789]

THANK YOU ‼️‼️.. Adidas was paying his brother $75K a year I believe

[@shonda79able]

I guess Adidas said, "Never again."

[@blakemcmahon6539]

😂😂😂 he don’t play either

[@LibraLee88]

Yea and Reggie Rose was annoying even to us Chicagoans especially trying to play D-Rose's Doctor...Both situations dumb to me

[@atraina6921]

I respect Giannis for doing that. No matter what you think about Thanasis, he was the man who inspired Giannis to play basketball, even shared his shoes with Giannis when they were younger so that he could get a chance to play too. The definition of not leaving the ones who rooted for you behind. He is one of the few people in the world that would stick by him with or without this.

[@jamiethomas5849]

Giannis owes him money for that not ADIDAS or any other shoe company for that matter

[@Eugene_Krabss]

@@jamiethomas5849and Giannis got him the money he owes from Nike…. Why pay out of your pocket it you can get the billion dollar corporations to do it….

[@hkomolafe]

There’s shouldn’t be such a thing as a package deal when it come to sport. We weigh each athlete individually

[@atraina6921]

@@hkomolafe In the words of the Rock “It doesn’t matter you think.” It’s a packaged deal if you wanted a shoe deal with Giannis. Why is it corporations can make their rules and stipulations but the people (who are being offered the deal by the way) can’t?

[@dman8462]

😂😂😂 YALL BIG TRIPPIN...IF I WANNA DO A DEAL WITH CLUB SHAY SHAY WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY OCHO TOO IF OCHO IS NIGHT CAP...PLEASE DON'T SAY CUZ YALL COOL 😒

[@mattgibney4085]

Giannis setting up his brother, that’s how you know family means so much to Giannis. It’s of the many reason I love Giannis, he’s as real as it gets

[@pineapplegamer6986]

I’m almost sure getting thanasis into the deal actually takes away money overall because Giannis can make more money by himself but he’s forcing companies to add his brother to the deal so companies probably give much lesser deals to account for the fact thanasis won’t sell well. But if Giannis really only cares about the principal of it instead of making money that’s as real as it gets

[@Wu-Dumpin]

@@pineapplegamer6986 the original comment said nothing about money so your reply was long about the wrong thing and pointless

[@hejbjorn]

@@pineapplegamer6986he’s not just getting deals from adidas lmao he’s Giannis. I’m sure he has other ventures

[@user-fi5pw8rn9q]

@@Wu-Dumpinokay so he was just making a point? As was the original comment lol he was validating the original comment simpleton so try this learn to read then practice discernment

[@JJsinsta]

He's not American that's how it is in other countries and that's what ppl from other countries do when they get here...not mad

[@dentatusdentatus1592]

Why is nepotism celebrated when it comes to Giannis and Thanasis but criticized when it comes to Lebron and Bronny?

[@GetRightBryce]

No clue

[@eazybreezye]

Don't let hateful commenters determine your reality. Food for thought.

[@uno1728]

Idk. This country is built on nepotism

[@Onyyyxx]

Literally nobody brought up LeBron.

[@bptboy2]

But people make light of Giannis and thanasis all the time? Don’t let the echo chamber of the internet cloud your judgement

[@DynamiteProd]

The best part of this show is ocho being stunned by Shannon’s old school sayings

[@Fruit17-ip4vl]

Yes! Shannon needs to write a book on all of these gems! It would be motivational and inspiring! 😇😎💕

[@ChargersCity]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever

[@Fruit17-ip4vl]

@@ChargersCity 🙏🏼 AMEN! That is a word! May blessings be upon you always! 🙌✝️😇

[@darrellvice2010]

You can tell he was raised by his grandparents for sure. Lol

[@Fruit17-ip4vl]

@@darrellvice2010 Yes Darrell! You can tell! He is always respectful. He does not curse like a sailor. He is a great 👍🏽 guy! 😎❤️

[@chrisjoseph3883]

If you watch the Giannis docu film 1) thanassis was actually the better ball player growing up but he suffered an injury that derailed his chances of going pro 2) them dudes used to share shoes… like literally they couldn’t be on the floor at the same time cuz Giannis would wear the shoes then sub out and thanasis would wear them when he sub in

[@Wu-Dumpin]

They don’t care bro they all sheep they heard somebody say Thanasis was trash and now it’s all they say. Being from Milwaukee and a real bucks fan ik what he brings to the table and I’m happy he plays for us 💯

[@ChargersCity]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever

[@tommyfu9271]

​@@Wu-Dumpinhe is trash by NBA standards.

[@JohnEastmanExAttyAtLaw]

who gives a damn.

[@dkmrap1]

​@@tommyfu9271 everybody speaks highly of him except for online haters that have never accomplished anything but hating on men living better lives. Your mother would love if she had a son like Thanasis instead of you

[@Onyyyxx]

Giannis is a smart and genuine guy. I’m happy he’s looking out for his bro as these companies honestly just see $$$. Good on Giannis.

[@daveclark8337]

Giannis should make that his next his slogan- '"It's not about the shoes. It's about the Money."

[@tys3456]

Bro could have taken the deal and then give the deal money to his brother.

[@Onyyyxx]

@@tys3456it’s about the principle of his brother not being included in the negotiations/deal. They said they’d meet with after the fact but how does he know they’re not just saying that?

[@UptownV-hp3uf]

​@@OnyyyxxHis brother is a straight up scrub though, he has to understand that

[@lilzoe10001]

@@Onyyyxx Why is everyone cool with a scrub getting a shoe he doesnt deserve just because he giannis brother..

[@ipleedafif8033]

Shoes were symbolically important to the brothers. They had to share one pair of athletic shoes when they started playing on the youth team.

[@ChargersCity]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever❤

[@CompletelyMzE]

I'm in tears! OCHO trying to stop the whole show to write down show quotes😂😂😂😂

[@dezeraejames9698]

He gon use it against him.

[@RiceBROS90]

Noting but respect for Giannis for wanting to secure a bag for his brother. There’s nothing wrong with standing behind family. Giannis ain’t hurting for money

[@itshiho]

If you want people signed who don't deserve it then start your own shoe company then lol.

[@stephonhopkins4569]

@@itshihohow about no wtf lol if a player is good enough and your team or business want him you negotiate your terms. It’s that simple. Adidas goofed.

[@itshiho]

@@stephonhopkins4569 Adidas didn't goof lol. Giannis is good enough but not his brother. He wants his brother to make money without him having to give any to him, that's what this is about. Instead he should do like LeBron did with his friends and family and get them involved in business to make their own money instead of trying to use an NBA team and Adidas as welfare offices for his non-NBA talented brother.

[@stephonhopkins4569]

@@itshiho lol no you say that’s what he “wants”. Yes that’s where he drew his line in the sand in business lol Giannis had the power to negotiate and now did it with a better company . Yeah adidas goofed lol they didn’t get the athlete they wanted. It’s really that simple.

[@itshiho]

@@stephonhopkins4569 Power? Dude Adidas is worth 42 billion dollars. They're paying him not the other way around lol and having a signature shoe from any of these companies is a privilege not a right, just like Nike dropped Kyrie a while back. They'll continue to make money with or without him.

[@williambreeze2659]

Unc was cooking at the end. Also Giannis is a real one for standing on business.

[@tydempson3932]

This is what we all need to do as ppl ✊🏾✊🏿✊🏼💯

[@tyquanperry6153]

Facts

[@simstd]

This is about family. This is how family ia supposed to function.

[@stifler5062]

Dare I say the majority of the people hating on giannis for this are mailnt Americans the same people don't call out the real NEPOTISM in sports. I bet all these NFL,NBA, and MLB owners have their family members in high positions, and none of yoll say anything. GIANNIS has earned all that and more.

[@daveclark8337]

Not when you're taking up a roster spot for this long from someone who might actually be qualified for it. That's messed up.

[@itshiho]

Props to Adidas for taking the Pat Riley stance and not catering to these players and doing what's right.

[@itshiho]

@@stifler5062 The difference is Giannis doesn't own Adidas. Adidas uses him for advertisement. If he wants his family and friends all signed up then he should start his own shoe company so he can hire whoever he wants.

[@simstd]

@@daveclark8337 if you dont work for the team..go sit down. Im so sick of that roster spot crap..you are not a GM.

[@stephanoutten3185]

I thought my phone freeezed @11:07 😂 unc was thinking , Should I tell him I already did ?

[@ChargersCity]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever❤

[@rs-hf8mz]

I love Shannon and Ocho. They're always talking about real-life stuff, and they're good, hardworking, funny AF dudes. I love hearing them give the freak his flowers and supporting the message of bringing others up around you. Shout out from KCMO fellas stay blessed.

[@brandencooper1547]

adidas not trying to have that d rose situation happen again

[@TheTaekwon3]

Could be true, they not mentioning that

[@shonda79able]

Right. They didn't want to make the same mistake again.

[@brotherLee340]

D rose brother is only getting like 250k a year. It's a small percent of the deal. I don't think Addidas really cares about that.

[@itshiho]

@@brotherLee340 He doesn't deserve 250k though if he sucks lol.

[@cristianlopez6801]

@@brotherLee340d rose brother wasnt in the league… thanasis is…

[@alfmar95]

Unc was on fire with the philosophical quotes on this one 🔥

[@strawhatsanji4985]

I 100% respect what he did, we have no idea the way they grew up before the NBA. People not liking this most likely won't understand it because they didn't grew up as close with their siblings. Giannis and his brothers grew up very poor and went through certain hardships coming to America. Their parents must've grew them up in a way to always look out for each other and share everything given to them from a very young age.

[@ChargersCity]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever❤

[@renoirrandy7241]

Many ppl don't get along with their family members and they don't understand what it is for a family to look out for one another

[@simstd]

Also, Thanasis was suppoting the family before Giannis was able to do it. Tha-Nasty has played his ball already so now he is his brothers support.

[@langlang420]

@simstd yeah that's all fine but dude needs to sink or swim as a man on his own merit. Looks weak having his brother carrying him, getting coaches fired because of him and all the other nonsense. Giannis not doing him any favors because everybody knows he wouldn't be on any NBA roster on his own. Real men and real ballers would never want to be carried by their brother.

[@DuckDaPhillyFan]

lol ThaNasty is insane 😂😂😂😂

[@simstd]

@@langlang420 did you even read my comment..sink or swim as a man. Let me repeat for the people in the back. THANASIS SUPPORTED THE FAMILY BEFORE GIANNIS DID..As far as getting coaches fired, get better sources. I know for a fact there were multiple voices who wanted AG gone. Also, it was the front office who wanted coach bud out..but ESPN says it was Giannis so go with that right?

[@langlang420]

@@simstd uh I think I'm gonna trust people who are connected with multiple sources and whose livelihood depends on them being accurate before a name on a chat board who is trying to cosign weak jive. Everybody knows these teams are so desperate that a superstar player calls the shots in everything so where you been? Props to the guy for DOING WHAT HE WAS SUPPOSED TO DO and standing up for his family and delivering when needed. Doesn't mean he gets a free pass and gets to skate off his bro for the rest of his life. and he shouldn't want to.

[@MrEmmanuelmack]

@@langlang420if Thanasis had that mind set Giannis wouldn't be in the league you don't shit on someone that put shoes on your feet and protected you

[@ghostface_7]

I need them Thanasis 1s

[@tchellovalente2373]

On god

[@javarisjamarjavarisonlamar7517]

🧢

[@marvinmj7075]

Me too

[@dannyhoang410]

Charles Barkley was right Thanasis really does got it easy. As long as his brother is that guy he’s got a career😭

[@BryantBrothers-gm1qx]

Well it would be the same for most but these days people don't value family like they used too...if I got it?my brother DEFINITELY got it,,,wtf are y'all thinking about

[@ssimon4901]

Only in the dictionary does success come before work... 🥶

[@ChargersCity]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever

[@marvinmj7075]

He isn’t as successful as his brother. He is working towards it with some help from his brother. Just because you are broke doesn’t automatically make him successful.

[@Mo13uckets]

There is no Giannis without Thanasis so as far as I’m concerned he’s earned everything he’s getting

[@shonda79able]

Not shoe deals 😅😅

[@certifiedchaos4643]

Yeap thanasis taught him the game

[@niners2162]

What! Yeah right disagree

[@Slb5988]

Cap

[@IncognitoSprax]

​@Slb5988 Not cap. Thanasis is the oldest and got Giannis into basketball.

[@kashaunmorris2179]

Y’all clowning Thanasis, but 1v1 everyone in this comment section gets bodied by him

[@yahuahforever3169]

Facts

[@BillyScott-sr1nx]

Absolutely!!!

[@saviourholland651]

False my Brothers and sisters. There actually could be people in these comments that are better half the NBA players but because of Life decisions and stupid mistakes they never made it. Don't act like you individuals don't know a couple of people that could of made it and really really can ball but for whatever reasons not pretaining to Basketball didn't make it...

[@chalnervassor9430]

@@saviourholland651lots of words for they don’t got the training, they don’t got the staff, they don’t got the coaching, and are objectively worse.

[@micahbinns2740]

@@saviourholland651 bro 1% of division 1 players even make it

[@salsatr33tv20]

Ocho - Do u think you could fire somebody close to u?? Unk - kno my phone 📱 started buffering 🤣🤣b4 he answered

[@kingdavid8657]

That's how we bring each other up.

[@ChargersCity]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever❤

[@AndreRodriguez-xm9tq]

False! Oh please! Adidas already knows that she’s and merchandising from his brother won’t sell anything and that it woukd be a huge finial loss. Why would adidas spend the re time money and resources on deal for his brother when they know they would lose money?! This is business. That outwit have been like MJ turning down all,his record deals dhdimg the 90s cause Nike wouldn’t sign his relatives. This sort of silly mentality is exslct why so many black peo0e who go into business on there own dont succeed. It’s about making smart buinsess and financial decisions. Nkw trying to put evry icy on who hasn’t earned or deserve it.

[@ClarenceBeeks64]

Doc Rivers gave his son Austin Rivers the bigesst contract of his career when they both were with the Clippers 3yrs $35million. Giannas brother is a terrible basketball player but game is game.

[@lclark3279]

Terrible to the fact he’s one of the 350 best players in the WORLD?!?

[@sweetbuttergeminine4756]

Austin actually adds tho

[@Mrtoosmooth100]

His son was actually worth that tho, maybe more

[@TheTaekwon3]

Why not use your power

[@DaryusP]

@@lclark3279 he's definitely not lol. Only in the league because of his brother

[@Nick-ki9hh]

Articles on this story report that these contracts were offered in 2011, long before he was drafted, and that he turned down the adidas offer with no power. He wasn’t a star, he was a kid who just wanted to provide for his family, and stuck his neck out for his brothers. This isn’t a case of nepotism because he wasn’t even rich or famous yet, he was a Greece DII player. Not even in the nba yet, but any one I’ve seen report on this media wise has spun it as a modern signing.

[@idread3523]

Ohhh, yeah that changes things. The narrative and everything. But his bro can't play lol. Shouldn't be on the team

[@antcantcook960]

So its even worse

[@TheSinatra]

@@idread3523thats a lie

[@idread3523]

@@TheSinatra - lol ha ha if you think Thanos deserves a spot on the bench. Lol you're a 🤡

[@TheSinatra]

@@idread3523 what else would they do with that spot? Give it to someone like Spencer dinwiddie?? 😂😂

[@livefromsf415]

Shoutout Sterling

[@ChargersCity]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever😊

[@tederickjames4707]

Unc dropping some gems on this!!!!

[@judybesse4058]

I love Ocho he cracks me up.....

[@xcreenplay7264]

16:22 christ almighty UNC be cooking with these quotes lol

[@bravodude6175]

I had to write that down myself !! Unc on fire

[@ChargersCity]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever❤

[@But_It_Is_What_It_Is]

Even if his brother isn’t the best the brother then hire the best supporting staff around him and still win. Hell our president and others before him are perfect examples

[@djdosado]

Back in the day here in Toronto, I played high school football and I feel the exact same way that Ocho feels about his cleats. The funny thing is this is the first time I’ve heard anybody else say this. I had too much stuff under my feet I couldn’t feel the ground properly. I wish I had the sense to take all the stuff out.

[@vivianfraziermoncrief8439]

You guys are Awesome ❤

[@citystargtx3]

Giannis and his family were Nigerian immigrants in Greece (really poor). If this was someone else i would have a issue but him and brother ,he just making sure his family isn't poor no more

[@marcomcdowell8861]

Giannis was born in Athens.

[@jaquellgrant5813]

Why would you have an issue?

[@ronald8071]

If thannis cared about gianni he would a said go sign with them bro I'll be ok

[@dkmrap1]

​@@ronald8071if you cared about yourself , you would be doing something constructive instead of hating online.

[@abdelchowdhury]

I don’t think Giannis has any issue taking care of his family…I just don’t like nepotism in general…I don’t think you can ever put a positive spin on someone getting something solely based on who they are related to…no one is taking away from what his brother did for him but forcing Adidas to pay his brother too and forcing the bucks to keep him on the roster is unfair…there is some guy grinding away in the g league whose spot his brother is occupying on that bench…

[@tae5257]

Shannon Made A Great Point They Don’t Get Mad When Yt People Or Other Races Do It But If It’s One Of Us It’s A Problem Salute To Giannis

[@alexbarbosa4666]

I'm not sure what you're talking about or why race comes into every little thing. People bitch about nepotism all the time, regardless of who is doing it. Look at how outraged parts of the media get at our President and his drug addicted son in positions of power. Your victim view of the world must be so shallow when you insist on playing the race card at every opportunity.

[@TowDow3]

thats not true. black people been complaining about white people doing the same thing for decades. giansis brother aint selling no shoes so adidas supposed to waste money?

[@tealjack5]

The Bucks waiting time on him they need to send his brother contract to the WNBA..nobody comes to see Thanasis

[@tae5257]

@@TowDow3 it’s called yt privilege bro

[@nunayodangbizness8403]

I watched Gianni's documentary after watching how they grew up clinging to each other for basic SURVIVAL I respect what he does for his brother! Carry on.

[@user-or2td7eg3r]

Hello fellas, love you guys keep up the great work!😊

[@DSlay0]

It wasn’t 8-figures, It Was 9-figures & he did the right thing. Big-up to Giannis brother for always being professional & not putting his brother in situations where people try to break you down.

[@elderdwaynehull5377]

Those folks does the same thing, we should continue doing this.

[@metorphoric]

Shout out to Giannis because it was him thinking of his family as to why they were even able to come to the states. Dude could have played and continued to send money home. Instead, he told the team his heart wasn’t in it unless he had his family near. Made a call to Herb Kohl, WI senator and Bucks owner at the time and got his family brought over.

[@TABush1021]

Nothing but respect ❤ 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@_yooniversal_]

Thanasis took care of the younger Giannis when they were broke and selling watches on the street in greek. This is just Giannis doing what is only right

[@mattgibney4085]

Right? People don’t understand Thanasis was like a father to Gianni’s. Theres a reason family means everything to Giannis

[@lancemccoy2160]

Nobody is saying (or should be saying) that Giannis shouldn’t take care of Thanasis. Giannis is taking care of Thanasis in many ways: keeping him on a roster where he’s still getting paid millions to average .9 points and .4 rebounds, getting him in movies, having their story be produced and make a profit. People are wondering why this man is getting a signature shoe when no one will buy it and Giannis can get a bigger deal for them both and still give his brother more bread lol. It’s the false virtue signaling that’s sending people over lol 😂.

[@karegairegi9071]

Kudos to Adidas for not agreeing to a bogus deal & kudos to Giannis for having the leverage to even make such demands... A billion-dollar company with money to burn basically letting Giannis walk because of Thanasis says a lot about Thanasis.

[@nothembajozi2862]

A bogus deal . Stupid. How much money would they have made from Giannis? That's an easy write off for them. That's even CSR which adds to their "Goodwill". Good Will is the most important asset of a business fool.

[@TheJusDon]

@@nothembajozi2862Thanasis not bringing in any revenue would be the bogus part of the deal.

[@ronald8071]

Lol goodwill means nothing cash is king u the fool

[@karegairegi9071]

@@nothembajozi2862 ~ I'm fully aware of your point but there's no need for the insults, you look too old to be acting like that on the internet. Yes, "bogus deal..." 2023~2024 Giannis shoe not even in the top 10 of NBA signature shoes. Most important, a billion-dollar company said no... Are you saying that you're smarter than the people that run Adidas??? You call me "stupid" when Adidas made the decision. I could go deeper but grow up first young lady.

[@karegairegi9071]

@@ronald8071 ~ Hit the reply button underneath the person that you want to reply to... I know who you're trying to respond to, but yeah, that's how "replying" work lol!

[@HighTopJop]

Good for him. KNOW YOUR VALUE folks!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@arthor8134]

Shannon was dropping some good sayings here! 💯🔥

[@kdizzle201227]

Nepotism is a beautiful thing.

[@AY-jy4xf]

You don’t know what Nepotism means, (but Giannis loyal for this )

[@jamiethomas5849]

@@AY-jy4xfthis is nepotism

[@fobbyP]

@@jamiethomas5849😂😂😂😂😂

[@AY-jy4xf]

@@jamiethomas5849 no it’s not bc thanasis didn’t get anything out of it .

[@sweetbuttergeminine4756]

Nepotism attempt then 😅 ​@@AY-jy4xf

[@Bella_Malk]

Adidas got lucky

[@KNByam]

Facts.

[@roycedot]

Shut up bot. “18+ pictures” scammer

[@ChargersCity]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever❤

[@Ethan-dx3xv]

Once again! Ocho, I relate, when I was playing football in high school, running track the 1 year I was in college to now building multi million dollar houses working WAAAAYYYYY up the air ALOT of the time....As long as I have my two feet under control.....I'm good

[@mariopenix7903]

That shirt 🔥 Big Unc

[@kendrickellis8726]

Im sorry his brother sorry 😔😔😔

[@therealtonyt2538]

Better than you

[@langlang420]

@@therealtonyt2538 At some point no matter what you've done in the past you need to stand up as a man on your own merit. He's a joke around the league because everyone knows his brother is carrying him.

[@therealtonyt2538]

@@langlang420 giannas will disagree

[@ronald8071]

How you know his brother better than the guy on KZbin basketball players are in these comments dude I'm one

[@CharlieXFBA]

And he better than you too 🤣​@ronald8071

[@QW22312]

This was when Giannis was 17 years old.

[@sweetbuttergeminine4756]

fr 😮😅

[@hiiipwrd4867]

Giannis ain’t have shoe deal at 17 nor coming into the league

[@lazzi2462]

@@hiiipwrd4867 Yall really don't know how anything works in the NBA lmao. Rookies get signed all the time to cheap deals when they get drafted. Getting signed to a shoe deal doesn't necessarily mean "Signature shoe deal" lol. His cheap deal ended in 2017, he became a sneaker free agent, so that year other sneaker companies were trying to sign him. He even made a video that year showing Adidas sending him a truck full of Yeezys, but he decided to sign with Nike again & got his own signature shoe line.

[@daripper4u]

​@@hiiipwrd4867Have a look at the podcast "How Giannis end up with Nike ". In it Giannis says, it happened at the time when they were playing in 2nd division Greece. The contract was about 3000 to 5000 dollars. The Adidas representative thought they were desesperate and was fired 3 years later

[@MrJreed1000]

100% standing on business... This is generational wealth .. I love this

[@KatDaddySlim27]

I like nepotism when someone is capable but maybe wouldn't have that opportunity without their loved one. Outside of that, it's stupid..like this. He's also taking a roster spot from someone who deserves it.

[@xchsanch]

nepotism

[@th5548]

Thansis sucks but loyalty over anything

[@MeBihhhh]

What you people don’t realize is TA is the 15th player on the team. he definitely contributes way more than the avg 15th player on a team Most 15th men haven’t had his career highs either

[@testtube-nr2pd]

@@MeBihhhhstop!! Dude is trash. The only reason he is even there is because of Giannis. There are real players out there that deserve that spot.

[@MeBihhhh]

@@testtube-nr2pd lmao a dude that dropped 27 in the nba is trash Stick to flipping burgers

[@MarvinGeorge-vg4hx]

Thanasty That Man 💯💯

[@tghostr720]

@@testtube-nr2pdhe didn’t get drafted because of giannis you know that right

[@patkorie]

Ocho just nailed it. Verybfew of us think of bringing other people on.

[@patkorie]

We, the people of Africa, always look after our brothers. My success is my brother's success.

[@1duckyduck]

I waited patiently from Feb 27th to April 15th for my bottle of La Portier AND IT WAS WELL WORTH THE WAIT ❤ Love it! Definitely a personal bottle that’s not being shared 😂

[@Ravensnation94]

African Americans don’t do what other races and cultures do. They don’t look out for each and other. Salute to him for doing that for his brother, and also to Lebron for doing the same for all his boys very rare

[@wilcunningham5787]

Very smart

[@trishr391]

“Oh nooo” 😂 makes me laugh every time!!’

[@ChargersCity]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever😊

[@Jade-rr8wh]

@@ChargersCity Amen✝️💕

[@anitalouisejacksonjosephphd]

BRAVO❤ As my late great-husband used to say “ STICK WITH THE FEW WHOM YOU TRUST” I LOVE IT❤ THANK YOU BOTH ❤

[@josalynnsmith7075]

I understand why, but there’s a limit to everything. Giannis did more than enough. He brought his whole family to America and got his brother drafted. It’s Thansis’ job to be a good enough player to obtain his own endorsements.

[@MrRufusRToyota]

Adidas got lucky.

[@QW22312]

how you clown?

[@sweetbuttergeminine4756]

Maaaybe gettin a couple hundred signin lil bro 😅 hed probably rep good, he aint in the tabloids for nun bad ever *buuuut* this is about sales at the end of the day & whooos namin him as a top player & whats his jersey sales? atp lil bro would get more out of it then they would... ​@@QW22312

[@og3081]

YOU CAN ALWAYS SPOT ANOTHER TYPICAL JEALOUS MAYO PERSON IN THE COMMENT SECTION…🤡

[@mattgibney4085]

People like you can’t understand this ain’t no different from another athlete asking for a lambo, house, more money etc.

[@hoopandhands3328]

Thanasis plays, is a really good media personality and is loved in the community. And the loyalty the Bucks and Nike gave him because of Giannis got them two MVP's and f-ing championship. I think Adidas would take that back if they could.

[@TheJonOrtiz]

Admirable

[@Skywalker29]

This’s how it should be be taking about nepotism if you’re a parent or close family member you have the sauce the gift the direction why not it to many times family doesn’t get along it’s selfish they choose to share with outside their family. Like my dad is an amazing mason and his ego go into the way scrap the company because he didn’t want anyone to become bigger than him such as my brother. Pass on the knowledge it’s a waste to harbor it. I love this take your people with you

[@margaretsmith6097]

He is on the basketball team. Should companies be forced to carry his brother to get his endorsement? A little too far

[@lornegreen6755]

Nepotism happens in politics and corporations everyday and nobody cares until a brother does it. And yes, if they want Giannis they should sign him. It’s business

[@MrIlikebasketball]

And Jay z won’t give his cousin 3 racks 😂😂

[@jamiethomas5849]

That’s not this same as this. The equivalent would be Jay Z making a record label sign his cousin to a contract so the the label can give his cousin the $3000

[@jamarjohnson6077]

I love it. That’s how it should be. Family is everything

[@humbledjjerry1706]

That’s dope!!

[@user-rx7hn9li5c]

Why in the hell does he think his brother should get a contract? Hell Naaawww He get's no play time. Ain't nobody wearing those shoes. I don't see Nike giving Thanasis a contract. He maybe in the commercial but he doesn't have that shoe contract.

[@HobieMorales]

🫵🏾🤡 He has a contract he just wont get a signature shoe... Thanasis wears his brother's shoes and Nike pays him to wear Nike

[@IknowMoreThanYou]

He was 17 when he did this

[@hiiipwrd4867]

Nike already gave both brothers a deal you late

[@lazzi2462]

Yall noobs really don't know how the NBA works lmao. This was Giannis coming into the league. Rookies get cheap shoe deals all the time. You really think bench players & rookies are coming into the league buying their own shoes to play 82 games & go through 100s of practice sessions? No, they sign these cheap shoe deals & constantly get shoes from those companies they sign with when needed.

[@princellasmith7562]

I respect it...BUT there are some areas where I feel like Giannis might have to draw a distinction. You can bless your family and open doors for them without handicapping yourself and your opportunities. That being said, Giannis is popular enough to get away with this. If Adidas won't do it, some other shoe will. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@HobieMorales]

Someone else already did... Nike

[@IknowMoreThanYou]

He was 17

[@gstokes8578]

He loves his brother!!! Foh

[@dariuspassmore2420]

He’s his brothers keeper 💪🏿💯

[@brongod7058]

Truly respect, Giannis

[@wiIdcattm]

Wait, wait, wait, wait! Why does Thanasis deserve a shoe deal?

[@mattgibney4085]

Some athletes before signing ask for all sorts of bullcrap. A lambo, a house, more money etc. Gianni’s asks that his brother gets signed as well. I see no issue at all

[@jordanleebrown5403]

Because his brother is Giannis .. Are you not listening to the conversation?🤦🏾‍♂️

[@WopJr]

why doesn’t he

[@cortezwatson9212]

@@WopJrbecause he is a nobody

[@WopJr]

@@cortezwatson9212 he’s in the NBA, that’s far from being a nobody

[@anthonyserr-will]

Giannis has to realize his brother is trash 😂😂

[@lclark3279]

Trash compared to who?

[@MikeJones-rh2fi]

Dang so if you had the chance to put a relative or a friend in a good position financially, you wouldn’t?

[@sladesurfer]

but with NBA contracts....If im on the top of the NBA id put my non basketball player brothers under an NBA contract. Either way, we're all gonna get paid. You wanna sign me? Signed my brothers.

[@ssj-rose4572]

@@lclark3279other nba players

[@sweetbuttergeminine4756]

Boy jersey always full on the rack 🤦🏽‍♀️😅 he's never in the tabloids for bad things but he also ain't in many good convos or highlights tbh 😮‍💨🤌🏽

[@DrAlexanderHamilton]

Bro...that long pause at 11:06 is hilarious!

[@ingramzulu1639]

Unc "oh nooooooo" I'm rolling 😂

[@BigJoe2.0]

Why would adidas sign his brother? One of the worst players in the league....his shoes wouldn't sell at all. I admire his loyalty but damn, thats millions.

[@cantstop-wontstop2138]

@BigJoe2.0 If the shoes are DOPE then they will sell. Nobody has seen Chuck Taylor hit a free-throw but his shoes still sellin.

[@QW22312]

This was when GIannis was 17

[@TowDow3]

@@cantstop-wontstop2138 there was NOBODY else with a shoe back then. was there?

[@chineduosuorji7382]

I don’t think it’s necessarily signing a deal to come with his own signature shoe. I think it’s more so saying “you have to wear adidas” type of thing and nun else so more or less representing to brand rather than a signature

[@melh937]

They're not signing his brother. They're giving Giannis a signing bonus. I don't expect a random guy on KZbin to understand business administration. But that Adidas can't get the value of such a straightforward move, tells me why they've lost all prestige in the sports world

[@RoyallKing629]

Giannis is such a diva bruh

[@QW22312]

This was when Giannis was 17

[@RoyallKing629]

@@QW22312na.. when I seen him earlier in the season causing such a scene running into the opposing teams locker for the game ball I knew then he’s a diva for sure.

[@Wu-Dumpin]

@@RoyallKing629 A diva that got his brother signed and paid not to mention a ring and helped him get signed to the same nba team as him. Sounds like they both going down in history while you on KZbin hating

[@j1c9son]

@@Wu-Dumpin Preach it. All these guys would do the same if give the opportunity,

[@lazzi2462]

@@RoyallKing629 Divas are the ones who go on KZbin just to hate. Lmao 😂😂

[@lindabuford1310]

I knew he(Ocho )was going for his book of gems Unc has dropped to add the new 😂😂😂

[@roybledsoe24]

Shannon is literally me. I hired my nephew and fired him with no remorse. We all should the same goal to win

[@terrygross5740]

Good for him, use the leverage that you have. Some of us can only dream of situations like this.

[@AL-ds7px]

Reminds me of that video with marshawn and one of his family not running the bar properly.

[@jemane7757]

Gianni's stand strong for his brother that's what's up. Don't matter what anybody think. Seeing brothers in control over their career is awesome

[@jolynnshields7680]

“see a need and fill it”. 💥

[@teronward7570]

Tims got the best ankle support for balling.🤣

[@charlenecharchar]

"I like that"... UNC said. 😊

[@GDobison]

Shannon got some fire quotes

[@amancalledhawk5575]

The AF1 and AJ1 have the most ankle support I love hooping in them only with a orthotic

[@mustang_mafia01]

Ocho gotta publish tht notebook 📓

[@staceydavis554]

This is the true definition of family first.

[@larrydawsonsr.9462]

Pick and choose who you want to support, different strokes for different folks, reality!

[@timesize]

Talk is coming out both sides of the mouth. Applauding putting people on and excusing leaving them behind in the next breath

[@jgonzo6701]

Big boss moves by Giannis

[@alvinburrisiii4382]

Ocho knows the science and the significance of grounding

[@saylessdee8800]

16:08 “only in the dictionary does success come before work”

[@motownzfinezt]

Everyone can't come along but I can put some in place to succeed