“When you focus on the past, that’s your ego.” Giannis Antetokounmpo Life Lessons

Giannis Antetokounmpo responds to a question on his NBA Finals Game 4 block on Deandre Ayton with a gem of a life lesson:
When you focus on the past, that's your ego.
When I focus on the future, it's my pride.
I try to focus in the moment, in the present, and that's humility. That's being humble.
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[@PaleBlueDott]

When a guy like Giannis speaks, we should listen. This man has learned so much from life, he carries a lot of wisdom with him.

[@gogogaga3974]

He is a Greek Philosopher Bro

[@consciousmeka3740]

yes thats why he is hated by these analysts on certain sports shows. I love his mindset.

[@sahilnigam4536]

@@consciousmeka3740 hey dont don that skiuppp

[@1983rush]

Well said very well said!!!

[@consciousmeka3740]

@@sahilnigam4536 lmao 🤣 Skip voice (I never seen anything like it )

[@admassv84]

Look at Giannis man, so inspirational!!!

[@pigeon8196]

look at akumpo man....

[@sarahjooo9015]

Absolutely

[@michaelbartosh8203]

I agree

[@damienlee927]

Past is Ego Future is Pride Present is Humility Interesting take, and makes some sense

[@outgrown3094]

@@gosur6860 wtf do you mean limited English LOL. He is extremely fluent 0_o. You try coming up with something as great as that on the spot Mr.Native. SMH

[@noregrets1107]

I understood the point he was making clearly and it would appear the other commenters did as well. Which part brought you to the conclusion he was having a hard time getting his point across? Just curious 🤔

[@aaroneusjames2342]

Idk why this made me cry.

[@gobucky100]

@@aaroneusjames2342 glad I’m not the only one 😅

[@BucksPackersBrewers]

Makes a ton of sense

[@nbag4114]

Dis man is just a legend

[@BroEdwardC]

No athlete speaks like Giannis. A 2*time MVP and more... still keeping his head down. World -class of an athlete that is very very very rare in all of sports.

[@agyirifosfoundationrichard9139]

Mean while Ja morant has won nothing yet and they compare him to giannis.smh

[@ricanLegend2003]

Ray Lewis was very similar he was just way more energized

[@mstenson4]

Really doesn’t surprise me Giannis said something so wise, he is Greek after all.

[@rayanelayoubi6848]

He is such a legend GO BUCKS!!!

[@SuperBroncosguy]

Now it's YO BUCKS.

[@slashertv2446]

To be honnest few years ago I didn’t liked him and tought he was overrated but now I see he is a beast and so humble at the same time he deserves to get his ring

[@GatitoCarreras]

Turns out that Chris paul is the arrogant bum even try to hurt giannis on that play trying to push him off the rim what a sore loser

[@IMissOGRoblox]

@@GatitoCarreras fax and that wasn’t called a tech 😂

[@virgostar2637]

🙏

[@thesecond8187]

It don’t matter because these teams won’t be back next year

[@virgostar2637]

@@thesecond8187 Not sure about that, Especially the Bucks might be back.

[@amargogoi3412]

Didn't expect such great life lesson from Giannis.. no body explained ego better than he did🙏 I will always remember this lesson for my life. Guys like him are motivators and hope givers. That's a great coach talking right there

[@thrylos32]

- Who taught you that? - Life

[@brandonfrancis2531]

If you’ve followed Giannis for much of his career I am not surprised by this kind of statement from him.

[@user-he2px5bm3l]

Thousands of years ago, the ancient Greeks used to say: "Whoever is not Greek is a barbarian" No. They were not racists. They meant barbaric either the one who knew nothing of Greek education or the one who did not want to follow the values, principles, or virtues that the philosophers taught then. So a Greek could very well be a barbarian and a foreigner could be a Greek. Giannis is an African who was born and raised in Greece and went to a Greek school. What he learned there but mainly what life itself taught him makes him more Greek than all of us Greeks. after that I do not care how many points he will put and how many more incredible things he will do in the NBA. He is already the champion of our heart and he makes us all proud. Nevertheless, eleven million Greeks shout: "let s go bucks"

[@BucketListMo]

Lol I hate how u Greek dudes show love to Giannis yet ur country so dman racist.

[@ryy4659]

@@BucketListMo lmaoooo

[@tornadoakias]

@@BucketListMo It is true but that's not the case for all Greeks and that's something that people discuss about on the greek social media. A lot of Greeks blame each other stating that if Giannis was not the famous nba player that made his dream come true, he would still be seen as one inferior immigrant and treated like a lower class citizen. But that's a thing that Giannis achieved, he made people realize that we shouldn't be treating foreigners differently compared to one another because of their class or economic status, he proved wrong a lot of narrow minded idiots and showed a lot of young kids that dedication combined with discipline is the key process towards achieving your goals no matter what they are.

[@nanaoseibonsu8321]

@@tornadoakias You speak much wisdom brother. I am black Italian and can relate to that.

[@hykmantaffa]

That is so true! Maniatis.

[@jrash08]

Bucks in 6 what a legend

[@jondwight2203]

now it's closer than ever

[@manolis_kran9560]

Yessirr

[@christopherr.2137]

When I think of how I thought at 26 and listen to that wow he is so ahead in the game of life

[@themailingmelon1549]

Now the champ. In the present. That's humility.

[@Dyzaaaa]

I haven’t been a bucks fan till 2017 because when my grandpa told me who giannis is I watch his highlights and he is super good and thats why I’m a bucks fan and I got good in basketball thank you giannis

[@Dyzaaaa]

ALSO BUCKS FOR LIFE

[@kobeclerigo5210]

same for me bro...I admire Giannis so much

[@sadpepe5950]

Hollow purple

[@georgez5201]

Gianni we need more people like you in Greece. Too much ego and pride and selfishness in this country bro, too much reference to history and what Greece has been in the past (which is surely great, won't debate that) but not interested in how to work hard and make this country great again. Wish you the best, υγεία αδερφέ και όλα τα άλλα θα έρθουν.

[@camdenmurphy3276]

Look at akumpo man, so inspirational.

[@theunboxinggod7531]

This guy never go to college, never focused on high school academics, but still has more knowledge and maturity than most of the people in the world

[@riccaphotographer]

In a certain way, is exactly the reason for him to be the way he is. He and the other international players, they didn't grow up in environment that promote the lifestyle of a basketball player. He, alongside Nikola Jokic, are the ones that really understood how special opportunity they received and didn't waste it. Some American stars feels a bit spoiled, compared to Giannis.

[@antalya9052]

Giannis you are not only good in basketball but as well as in your philosophy. A real Greek. God bless you

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

Greetings to Attaleia! ✋

[@LG-rj9qv]

Geez! Apart from being a rare talent, an accomplished athlete and a great team-player, he also has brains, emotional intelligence and to top it off, never stops working to improve himself! Who does that nowadays? And he's just 26! So proud of him!

[@vagrant9414]

How can you not love this guy?

[@gobucky100]

Jealousy, and that’s it.

[@apierre6]

I'm sure Suns fans hate him 🤣

[@rahmatbaskara9046]

Philosopher. Legit Greek.

[@coolbreezetv3179]

I know nothing about basketball 🏀 but the guy made me learn the history of basketball and I love basketball

[@DragoonRyRs]

Fav player by far, he's making the nba fun to watch again

[@taze27]

Wow, wise beyond his years. A glimpse into his mindset.

[@copach1982]

Thank you Giannis, you are an inspiration for our children for your charismatic athletic skills, persistence, hard work, and also for your philosophy.God bless you.

[@justinspencer3211]

Probably the best take I've heard from a press conference ever. He's an impressive guy

[@Skip-Kilat]

jezus! i guarantee you, if giannis wins a championship, whether this year or in the future, this interview is going to be immortalized forever.

[@mikemuponda1781]

Had to save this to my life advice playlist. What a great perspective to have!

[@lukefazio2007]

Respect

[@lekanfagbuyi7963]

Greek philosopher... 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Py-dr2fv]

Philosophy talk right there, love it

[@lance_wavy]

you simply just cannot hate this man

[@narutoxborutofanatic]

Why? His “humble” act is a facade

[@spomusmo2349]

I've always liked Giannis but hearing him speak in this finals really made me pull for him and the Bucks. He has such a great attitude an a humbleness that is so inspiring.

[@SuperBroncosguy]

That is a good guy.

[@patrickromero8724]

I don't know about you guys but he reminds me a lot like Kobe, especially with how he expresses his thoughts. A real inspiration and definitely an all-time great!

[@tangodman]

His focus and dedication to improving himself are really just like Kobe.

[@Salma-yo6ns]

Makes sense why Kobe not only practiced with him, but also saw him as an MVP before anyone else. Then challenged him to win the Championship.

[@johnflwros7440]

Πάμε ρε Γιανναρε !! Μπουλντόζα - τρένο - κτήνος. Μας έκανες bucks από το πουθενά 😉

[@aneeshramakrishnan1958]

I agree 100%.

[@RichyWins]

Comic Suns in 7

[@herozero7484]

@@RichyWins you cry now

[@RichyWins]

@@herozero7484the nba is totally rigged

[@petardjordjev8271]

@@RichyWins L

[@Luke-pd7xj]

Giannis deserved this ring. I hope he gets many many more.

[@ingmarvanderhoek6314]

Such a sense of who you are and where you stand for, coming from a 26-year old professional athlete is truly inspiring for us all. Giannis deserves all the credit he gets, we have never seen a star like him before. But hopefully we will see plenty of him and athletes inspired and motivated by his words in the future.

[@clungeal]

A true mamba disciple!

[@ryanperrault8174]

So much easier to root for athletes like him that seem to do things the right way and actually appreciate where they are and they opportunity they have. Can't say the same about a lot of other players in this league. Everyone got too cocky.....I like that the Bucks just humbled the league. I'm saying this as a Pistons fan...Our 2004 Pistons were one of the last teams I saw actually outwork teams and care about Defense. Giannis is one of the one players and this team, one of the only teams that carries that torch forward.

[@amessad]

He is the "oldest" 26 years old I have ever seen.... coming from absolute poverty and difficult conditions does that to you!!!

[@PixAsiaMedia]

He's one of the reason I supported BUCKS all year long. Humility, skill and a leader. Fantastic to see how BUCKS came to life with Giannis joining the franchise.

[@MilesLeslie]

Goat talk! Arguably one of the most humble players in the league 🔥⭐️

[@rjbeebe3284]

Look at giannis man so inspirational

[@derekstark6106]

GOAT.

[@wn5364]

Looking at this now and it makes sense why he’s the finals MVP. Is not his game but his wisdom

[@katerinaeleftheriadu5604]

Bucks winner🏆🎉🏆 good morning from Greece🇬🇷😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@alexjohnson1711]

English with greek accent 😂 ,forever greek

[@76ersCJ]

Very wise and inspirational, took that like a punch.

[@etiennejamessenghor4043]

At 26, he's already been through too much in life to have a swollen head. Humility and faith.

[@nickmcmurray3130]

That was honestly incredibly beautiful

[@srenkierkegaard6433]

That's it, when Giannis retires he'll be a life coach

[@johnchu9460]

What he said is so right about ego and pride. I can use that wisdom in my life.

[@gracapaixao3399]

Antetokounmpo MVP e campeão Da NBA 🏀🏀👏👏👏💚💚💚

[@rwegongarambe978]

👈🏿Ego Pride👉🏿 👇🏿 Humility

[@erickthefantabulous1]

I just want to have a game that everybody plays great on the same night We're due it's been a while Let's get this game 5 victory and come home with a chance to end it in 6 sports gods you've been ruff on Wisconsin sports fans the last 30 years you owe us one

[@muffnist3706]

Bucks in 6

[@joshrosenthal7975]

Man with the prophecy

[@J-Hue]

Well, you got your wish. Now they gotta finish them off in game 6.

[@natest.the.greatest]

THE PROPHECY HAS BEEN FULFILLED

[@erickthefantabulous1]

@@natest.the.greatest giannis just refused to let us lose tonight There was a lot of people in the deer district tonight had to have them go home happy 1971/ 2021 giannis gets a 50 piece that's called karma

[@OthelloAcademy]

Simply inspirational speech by this guy, such a humble and down to earth star. It applies to many things in life besides basketball, or even sports per se. Hope he and the bucks win it at home!

[@BorbaFerreira]

GOAT

[@Francesco-pl5hc]

Legend in the making

[@jhelmaalberto6538]

That's why I'm in love with you 💕💕 giannis

[@HealthInspectorz]

Mindset often gets overlooked in sports, Giannis is a great example of someone who has a stable mindset along with his elite skills in basketball. He is a person who is still willing to grow even when we all know he has so much wisdom to hold.

[@aomer20]

Truth in what he said 👍🏽

[@Ihavemadeit999]

a greek black player, that is so cool

[@TKCDS19]

A word to the wise is enough. All the Best Bro.

[@pakyo2059]

Stay humble

[@JosephAhB]

today is the day ！

[@KwizMatix]

Absolutely Brilliant!!! I hope to master this talent myself 😊😊😊

[@mrsreeves9652]

Love you Giannis!

[@BPIII71]

This young man popped up on my radar 3 seasons ago. I never thought he was overhyped or lacking. He brings professional respect to every aspect of the game, even to his opponents. When he says he loves this game it shows and when he says he is a man of present humility, I believe him. This is how Hakeem Olajuwan was in the second half of his career, and that’s how HE won our city it’s first championship. This young man is an elder statesmen of the game whether he knows it or not. Go Bucks!

[@ladybirdehrmantraut1245]

WOW!!!! AMAZING 👍👍👍❤️❤️

[@astronaut205]

We are very proud of you here in Greece. Not just as a great player but as a person. Being humble and working hard. That's what is all about.

[@Rkanegaming-e]

He's not just a 7 foot guy that can run and jump high, he is a great role model, good person, this is why he's genuinely my favorite player of all time.

[@aWorldview]

That was beautiful.

[@timeshiftervnb]

Giannis' mindset really inspired me today. I'm rooting for Bucks tomorrow, for sure they will stand out loud and proud. Bucks @ 6!

[@trinellduke8701]

LET'S WIN GAME 5 BUCKS

[@staz8999]

Truly what Giannis is talking about is so spiritually based. God bless him🙏

[@makrisdimitris5430]

Γιαννη ....κανε την νίκη αποψε με τους bucks. Ενα βήμα πιο κοντά στην κατάκτηση του πρωταθλήματος. Όλη η Ελλαδα ειναι μαζι σου.

[@VagPacino]

Δυστυχώς υπάρχουν αρκετοί σκατοψυχοι που τον βρίζουν κάτω από κάθε βίντεο και ποστ. Τους μοιράζει τέτοιο πόνο κάθε φορά που ανεβαίνει όλο και ψηλότερα και πιο πολύ που είναι ένας μαύρος γιος μεταναστών, ο πιο γνωστός και ίσως ο καλύτερος Έλληνας αθλητής αυτή την στιγμή! Σκουπίδια που δεν τον φτάνουν ούτε το στο μικρό του δαχτυλάκι!

[@johankolman5527]

@@VagPacino Συμφωνώ σε αυτά που λες αλλά να μην αδικούμε τον Λευτέρη πετρούνια. Και αυτός από χρυσό σε χρυσό πηγαίνει στους κρίκους. Και οι δύο μας κάνουν περήφανος!!!

[@christosstamato527]

@@johankolman5527 Έχουμε Έλληνες αθλητές που μας κάνουν περήφανους, αλλά δεν είναι μόνο αυτά τα δύο παιδιά. Είναι και η Κορακάκη, είναι ο νεαρός Τέντογλου, τα δύο ελληνόπουλα στο τένις , τα δύο κορίτσια της δοκού (Κυριακοπούλου, Στεφανίδη). Θα υπάρχουν και άλλοι, αλλά δεν είμαι και ο πιο 'του αθλητισμού' όποτε σίγουρα δεν θα τους ξέρω όλους.

[@user-hc9zp3mk1b]

Κανένας Έλληνας αθλητής δεν είναι στο επίπεδο του Γιάννη αυτή τη στιγμή. Δεν μπορούμε βέβαια να τον συγκρίνουμε γιατί είναι διαφορετικά σπορ με κορακακη ή πετρουνια. Ο απόηχος, η σκιά κι η επιρροή του Γιάννη αυτή τη στιγμή υπερκαλύπτει τεράστιου βεληνεκούς αθλητές απο ολο τον κόσμο. Αλλιώς θα γυριζοταν ταινία η ζωή του τσιτσιπα που έτρωγε με χρυσά κουτάλια απο παιδί και βρίζει ολο τον κόσμο ή της κορακακη που ο μπαμπάς της έφτιαξε προπονητικό κέντρο κι αμέσως μετά τη στέψη της εβριζε τη κυβέρνηση στην εσπρέσο για τις χάλια υποδομές που έχουμε. Οι μεν είναι χρυσοί στα μετάλλια και πουθενά αλλού, ο δε χρυσός στο ήθος(κι ίσως τα χρυσά μετάλλια θα έρθουν με την Εθνική μπάσκετ)

[@christosstamato527]

@@user-hc9zp3mk1b Πολύ σωστός! Ήθος, σωστότατα το έθεσες!

[@JustinIm27]

ngl, i don't really follow basketball let alone the Bucks, but this quote made me a huge fan of Giannis. Glad he won a championship; couldn't happen to a more deserving person/player.

[@engineersabarko790]

This dude 100 percent deserve this year championship. Congrarts giannis and to all the milwaukee bucks fan.

[@RicardoPena-rf3bp]

Just a great example where some get it (wisdom) but most don’t (pride) Focus on celebrities as their God’s and their brand Eastern traditional rooted in teaching Giannis embraced (Buddhism, Taoism, true Christianity, Ikigai, Sufism, etc) So refreshing not typical narcissistic behaviors we gotten accustomed to from Athletes especially 🇺🇸

[@ViviMark]

You are enlightened my friend!

[@spideyvirus]

Giannis is my new therapist!

[@ww8490]

The 9 people that disliked this are people who focus on the past.

[@Letsbehonest37]

Beautiful moment by one of the young goats in the game, he’s up next.

[@RonSheridan]

wow!

[@sorry_not_sorry6410]

He is a legend! A Greek God!!! Go Giannis!!!!

[@natest.the.greatest]

I love the fact that this is the sort of role model kids will be listening to.... I hope we see other celebrities level up like this.

[@wwjack215]

I love this dude's honestly is so simple and raw

[@sstan7374]

Courage is the best measure of confidence

[@MovieMonkey64]

Damn Giannis! Feel like I'm listening to some Eckhart Tolle with them wise words (The Power of Now)

[@blakehoward9432]

Wise and great and basketball bucksinsix

[@luisneves3706]

🇧🇷 Simple Man!Great player!He deserves to win the finals.Im not Michael Jordan was incredible when he stop the question...

[@royjohnlouguzon21]

His respect to the goat is great he knows his not mj but Giannis also one of the greatest player of all time

[@luisneves3706]

@@royjohnlouguzon21 The first time I watched MJ on TV 1988 was like Pelé with hands.Pelé was Just like MJ excelent in everything and made everyone around them play much better.Giannis is such a humble young man 🇧🇷🇱🇷⚽🏀

[@noksbisso3647]

Wow Greek Freak drop some dope nuggets 💪🏿🔥💪🏿

[@GibusSpyTF]

Mrswipez1 brought me here. Very wise gamer and humble

[@davidkim2839]

LFG!!!!!!

[@itsmelee9760]

Greek philosopher

[@katerinaeleftheriadu5604]

Πάμε ρέ Γιάννη να τους αλλάξουμε τα λάδια αγόρι μου😁😁😁😁 🇬🇷💪

[@georgebush4998]

Μακάρι να τους γαμήσει τα φώτα ο Γιάνναρος

[@NikosReegas]

Να τους χορέψει στο ταψί!

[@NikosReegas]

@@georgebush4998 Τα φώτα τα "αλλάζει" δε τα γαμάει... αντε να πουμε

[@katerinaeleftheriadu5604]

@@NikosReegas χα 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@georgebush4998]

@@NikosReegas Και τα δικά σου θα γαμησει. Για ηρέμησε λίγο

[@OliverGrace7]

Real talk

[@DanielRodrigues-gq7mk]

Brasil tá ai Bucks love you

[@pjlaveus3964]

Smart guy!