For many Milwaukee Bucks fans, Christmas came early when Giannis Antetokounmpo signed a supermax extension on Dec. 15. With the assurance of five more years of the Greek Freak came a collective sigh of relief. The dark ages of the post-Ray Allen era will not be back, at least for now.
This is my home, this is my city.. I’m blessed to be able to be a part of the Milwaukee Bucks for the next 5 years. Let’s make these years count. The show goes on, let’s get it. 🤎🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/895tCBE9RK
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) December 15, 2020
Plus, I’m not sure I could handle the emotional toll of losing Giannis. I don’t usually connect with athletes I’ve never met before, but I’ve always felt a sort of kinship with the two-time MVP. The Bucks drafted Giannis in 2013, the same year I moved back to Wisconsin, and he seems to share my affinity for the guy with sunglasses emoji. I’d like to think we’re on a shared journey here, albeit one where he is making millions of dollars to play basketball and I am writing this article in semi-clean sweatpants.
But it’s not hard to fall in love with Giannis. The 26-year-old has an infectious, wholesome energy. He seems like a genuinely good guy. And his Twitter account is full of wide-eyed gems that are quintessentially Giannis. (And they often feature his family, including his NBA player brothers Thanasis and Kostas.) To celebrate the Freak’s commitment to Wisconsin, here are a few of the highlights:
Smoothie King
I just taste for the first time a smothie..MAN GOD BLESS AMERICA😊
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) January 20, 2014
Wally World
We are gonna be the first family in Milwaukee history that gonna go to walmart with a Limo..lol😂 @Adeto_kouboS pic.twitter.com/VN1VboANtM
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) February 6, 2014
Smoothie King, Pt. 2
My brothers first smoothies..!! @Adeto_kouboS @alexadetokoubo pic.twitter.com/wj91gEX0QH
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) February 6, 2014
Flappy Bird
Flappy bird time..!! #tryingtobreakmyrecord
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) February 9, 2014
Smoothie King, Pt. 3
Smoothies..!! pic.twitter.com/AVBfY4yZ2u
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) March 6, 2014
Smoothie King, Pt. 4
I just saw the tweet that I wrote about the smoothies and 4.000 people retweeted that.#Wow
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) May 24, 2014
Promises
I'll never leave the team and the city of Milwaukee till we build the team to a championship level team..
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) July 17, 2014
Good Advice
Never be tired of doing the right thing because at the end of the day it will pay off..
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) November 21, 2014
Celeb Sighting
It was nice meeting you and great working with you..!! @MalinAkerman pic.twitter.com/XMK9zPJ5Ed
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) December 19, 2014
Christmas Music
I love Christmas music..!! #LetItSnowLetItSnowLetItSnow @Adeto_kouboS We miss you Bro
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) December 25, 2014
Game Night
Uno just got real… @Adeto_kouboS 😂😎😎😂 pic.twitter.com/4TeiMP43Ie
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) December 25, 2014
Go Pack
Go pack Go..!!
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) January 18, 2015
The Dress
White and gold. pic.twitter.com/nmIcVolMyP
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) February 27, 2015
Popcorn
Got Eemm 🌽🌽🌽 @DamienINGLIS #RookieLife pic.twitter.com/YMSuFNOxmS
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) April 15, 2015
Good Advice, Pt. 2
Help one another.
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) May 4, 2015
Pumpkins
Which is the best Pumpkin?🎃🎃
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) October 29, 2016
A. The minion pumpkin pic.twitter.com/EhWCkkNxE7
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) October 29, 2016
B. The Free Wifi pumpkin pic.twitter.com/BRSH4cI11F
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) October 29, 2016
Or C. The scary pumpkin 🎃 pic.twitter.com/Rd9eQv0VE2
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) October 29, 2016
The Sauce
The sauce!! pic.twitter.com/YqrQq2MFSl
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) February 17, 2017
Upside Down
A little darkness can't stop me!😃
I've been watching my guy @giannis_an34 he's AWESOME!!!@jrnba @nba #glow #jrnba #BeYourBiggestFan 😃 pic.twitter.com/jzvJtYqEls— Caleb McLaughlin (@calebmclaughlin) April 30, 2017
Mamba Mentality
Still waiting for my challenge.. @kobebryant
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) August 24, 2017
Khash Money
@NBA you have to get my guy @Khris22m in the all star game cmon!
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) February 8, 2018
Family Love
Not my day today 🤷🏾♂️ @mariahdanae15 pic.twitter.com/8SIDURqFbn
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) March 18, 2018
Corn Dog
Just tried a corndog for the first time…Man God Bless America! 😂😂 #ForReaL pic.twitter.com/k4RDp6nSnI
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) June 5, 2018
Kool-Aid
Next step Kool Aid! I’ll tell y’all what I think when I try it lol 😂
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) June 5, 2018
The Good Life
While having my first pedicure in two years, I tried my first bag of Funyuns. They where good but I’ll stick to American Cool Ranch Doritos ✌🏾#AmericaStayBlessed #WhatsNextForTheFreak pic.twitter.com/ojiagExo3n
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) June 7, 2018
Coverguy
It’s FINALLY here! 🎮 Thanks again to @NBA2K for making me the cover athlete! #StayFreaky pic.twitter.com/0w7nAbZvUM
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) September 11, 2018
High Flyer
Safety first! Happy to be part of @AegeanAirlines new safety video! ✈️ https://t.co/JTtnVhnJlG pic.twitter.com/rmoEkm1okw
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) February 12, 2019
Good Advice, Pt. 3
Failure is not the opposite of success, it’s a part of success.
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) June 3, 2019
Go Pack, Pt. 2
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) January 13, 2020
Dance Machine
I actually thought I looked good 😂😬🤦🏽♂️ https://t.co/gzWp3N8pdR
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) February 19, 2020
Bad Take
Bright movie on Netflix is kinda solid.. 🧐
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) March 17, 2020
Same Here
Thank you Milwaukee for all the love and support you showed my teammates and I this season. You guys are the best fans in the league. I can’t wait for next season! #ThroughTheWall #Antetokounbros 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/k5D6HxSZwH
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) September 16, 2020
(For the record, the best pumpkin was B, the free wi-fi pumpkin.)
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