Giannis AntetokounmpoMiami Heat · #7
Giannis Antetokounmpo is a two-time MVP and one of the greatest players of his era, traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat in a June 2026 blockbuster. The 'Greek Freak' — born in Athens to Nigerian immigrants who sold trinkets on the street — was drafted 15th in 2013, won the 2019 and 2020 MVPs, 2020 Defensive Player of the Year, and the 2021 title with a 50-point Finals clincher. He is Milwaukee's all-time leading scorer; in 2025-26 an injury-marred year limited him to 36 games at 27.6 points.
Giannis Antetokounmpo — the report card
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Where Giannis Antetokounmpo stands
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Giannis Antetokounmpo — every number, three levels deep
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How the model sees Giannis Antetokounmpo
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Giannis Antetokounmpo career stats, season by season
| Season | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 77 | 24.6 | 6.8 | 4.4 | 1.9 | .414 | .347 |
| 2014-15 | 81 | 31.4 | 12.7 | 6.7 | 2.6 | .491 | .159 |
| 2015-16 | 80 | 35.3 | 16.9 | 7.7 | 4.3 | .506 | .257 |
| 2016-17 | 80 | 35.6 | 22.9 | 8.8 | 5.4 | .521 | .272 |
| 2017-18 | 75 | 36.7 | 26.9 | 10.0 | 4.8 | .529 | .307 |
| 2018-19 | 72 | 32.8 | 27.7 | 12.5 | 5.9 | .578 | .256 |
| 2019-20 | 63 | 30.4 | 29.5 | 13.6 | 5.6 | .553 | .304 |
| 2020-21 | 61 | 33.0 | 28.1 | 11.0 | 5.9 | .569 | .303 |
| 2021-22 | 67 | 32.9 | 29.9 | 11.6 | 5.8 | .553 | .293 |
| 2022-23 | 63 | 32.1 | 31.1 | 11.8 | 5.7 | .553 | .275 |
| 2023-24 | 73 | 35.2 | 30.4 | 11.5 | 6.5 | .611 | .274 |
| 2024-25 | 67 | 34.2 | 30.4 | 11.9 | 6.5 | .601 | .222 |
| 2025-26 MIL | 36 | 28.9 | 27.6 | 9.8 | 5.4 | .624 | .333 |
| Career | 895 | 32.7 | 24.1 | 9.9 | 5.0 |
The Lab
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Are the Miami Heat built to win?
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The Ballad of Giannis Antetokounmpo
Birth to now — the making of a legend, narrated and scored.
The beginning
From selling trinkets on the streets of Athens to two MVPs and a title — one of the greatest of his era, now a Miami Heat superstar.
Turning pro
Drafted 15th overall, 2013 as a Forward.
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From selling watches on the streets of Athens to two MVPs and a championship — one of the greatest ever, now a Miami Heat superstar.
Chapter
Born in Athens to Nigerian immigrants and effectively stateless, Giannis got Greek citizenship in 2013 just before Milwaukee took a raw teenager 15th overall.
Chapter
He became a generational talent — back-to-back MVPs (2019, 2020) and Defensive Player of the Year — then delivered Milwaukee's first title in 50 years with a 50-point Finals clincher in 2021.
Off the court
- Height
- 6' 11"
- Weight
- 243 lbs
- Experience
- 13th Season
- NBA debut
- 2013
- Draft
- 15th overall, 2013
- Born
- Athens, Greece
- Age
- 32
- Jersey
- #7
Giannis's story is the NBA's great immigrant fable. Born in the Sepolia neighborhood of Athens to Nigerian parents without work permits, he and his older brother Thanasis sold trinkets on the street, and the family was so poor that basketball began as much as survival as sport. His father Charles, a former soccer player, died in 2017; his mother Veronica, a former high jumper, has been the emotional center of his career.
Basketball is the family business: Thanasis was his Milwaukee teammate, Kostas won a 2020 title with the Lakers, and Alex is a pro as well. Giannis married Mariah Riddlesprigger in 2024, and they have four children — Liam, Maverick, Eva, and Aria. He carried Greece's flag at the 2024 Paris Olympics and captained the national team to a EuroBasket bronze in 2025, a source of pride as deep as any of his NBA honors.
A relentless, joyful two-way force — a generational athlete driven by an immigrant's hunger.
Giannis Antetokounmpo — frequently asked
The questions people ask most about Giannis Antetokounmpo, answered.
