Watch: Giannis Antetokounmpo & brothers draw huge fan crowd while walking streets of Greece
Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers Thanasis, Kostas, Alex and Francis Antetokounmpo recently hit the streets of their native Greece. Their surprise sighting elicited a raucous fan reception, with the two-time MVP later expressing appreciation for his supporters on social media.
Over the weekend, the Antetokoumpo brothers were spotted at their AntetokounBros store branch on Ermou Street in Athens, Greece. After their unexpected appearance, a large crowd followed them down the country's renowned pedestrian walkway. Countless fans promptly clamored for opportunities to take photos with Giannis Antetokounmpo and receive his autograph.
On Sunday, Antetokounmpo shared a video showcasing his fan experience on Instagram. The 2021 NBA champion was all smiles as he roved through the hectic swarm of supporters.
"Don’t take this love for granted!!" Antetokounmpo captioned his post.
After seemingly relishing the fame associated with being his country's premier basketball star, Antetokounmpo garnered social media praise. In his IG comments section, numerous fans raved about his character.
"How can you hate on this guy," @joecollins3309 said.
"The amount of happiness that exudes from this video is AMAZING!!!" @everydayimpuzzlin1 wrote.
"Love the fact you are so tight with your brothers," @christielambpwg said.
"You deserve that love, Giannis," @orthodoxmonastics wrote.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo made time for his fans amid busy NBA offseason
Giannis Antetokounmpo's walk down Ermou Street embracing his fans came amid the tail end of what has seemingly been a busy NBA offseason for the superstar forward.
Antetokounmpo led Greece to a quarterfinal finish at the 2024 Paris Olympics last month. A few weeks later, he married his longtime partner Mariah Riddlesprigger in his home country on Sept. 1.
With NBA training camp fast approaching, Antetokounmpo will soon gear up to help Milwaukee attempt to bounce back from its underwhelming 2023-24 campaign.
The injury-riddled Bucks were upset by the Indiana Pacers 4-2 in Round 1 of this year's playoffs, marking their second consecutive first-round exit. However, Antetokounmpo was sidelined for the entire series due to a left calf strain.
At full strength, Antetokounmpo and Co. are expected to return to contention in the top-heavy Eastern Conference. The eight-time All-Star will seek to guide Milwaukee to its second title in five seasons. However, the Bucks' road to the NBA Finals will likely go through the defending champion Boston Celtics.
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