Giannis Antetokounmpo is a Greek by nationality. He was born in Athens, Greece.
As a young boy in Greece, he didn’t have citizenship papers as his parents were immigrants. He even changed the spelling of his last name so that he could easily be linked to Greek ethnicity.
Started playing basketball in 2007, he became a worldwide sensation in 2013 when he was drafted by the Bucks in the very first round of the draft.
Because of his nationality and gameplay, he is famous for his nickname “Greek Freak” among NBA fans and players.
