Happy 27th Birthday Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Bucks won the NBA Championship last season for the first time in over 50-years, and Antetokounmpo also won his first title and NBA Finals MVP.

He now adds those accomplishments to a long list of other accolades including two MVPs and a Defensive Player of The Year Award. 

Here are some interesting facts about Giannis you might not know about.

• Giannis was born Adetokunbo December 6, 1994 in Athens Greece
• The 27-year-old is the First Greek to Win NBA MVP
• He and his brother Thanasis served in the Military in 2016
• His nickname is the “Greek Freak”
• Giannis is the only NBA player to win the most improved player and most valuable player awards
• Giannis sold watches and DVDs as a child to help his parents earn a little extra cash.
• The Greek Freak is the third player in NBA history to win both MVP and DPOY in the same season.
• The Greek Freak trademarked his nickname as his stardom grew
• Antetokounmpo is an avid fan of the Greek club Olympiakos.