Giannis Antetokounmpo shows up to postgame presser dressed as Mr. Potato Head following home opener loss

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo brought laughter to a press conference by donning a Mr. Potato Head costume, drawing inspiration from his role as a father. Following a game against the Chicago Bulls, Giannis shared how balancing family duties and his basketball career means embracing fun moments like these.

Share

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo really got into the spirit with his postgame outfit. Following the Bucks' 133-122 loss to the Chicago Bulls, Antetokounmpo showed up in a Mr. Potato Head costume.

Antetokounmpo sat at the podium with a second, comically large face staring at reporters from below his own. Antetokounmpo was asked about his postgame Halloween costume, and the Bucks star said fatherhood comes before basketball, win or lose

When questioned about his choice of attire, Giannis—fondly known as the "Greek Freak"—explained that the inspiration came from his duties as a father. "I have three kids, and I have to go entertain them," he said with a smile.

He went on to share some insights into the realities of family life, describing how being married involves a structured daily routine. "You don't get to decide these things," he quipped. "Your day starts with a schedule. You go to practice, come back, interact with the kids, take a nap, and then there's a costume ready for you. You're gonna put that costume on, no matter how you feel. Winning or losing, you'll wear it because, at the end of the day, you're a father first and then a basketball player."

His kiddos were spotted at the arena as other "Toy Story" characters.

Last year, on Halloween eve, Antetokounmpo wore an Incredible Hulk mask and hands into Fiserv Forum, then donned the look again for the postgame presser.

Ads1

Ads1

Recent Posts

Džumhur and Tsitsipas Advance to Second Round of Australian Open Doubles

Džumhur and Tsitsipas Advance to Second Round of Australian Open Doubles** In an intense and…

Athens to Name Street in Honour of Late Prime Minister Costas Simitis

Athens will honour the late former Prime Minister Costas Simitis by naming a street after…

Re-evaluation of Ancient Artisans: Fingerprint Analysis on Heracleion Figurines Uncovers Contributions by Women and Children

Recent archaeological research has revealed that terracotta figurines from the ancient city of Thonis-Heracleion were…

Greece Raises Alarm Over Yemen Crisis at UN Security Council

Greece voiced deep concern over the escalating crisis in Yemen at the UN Security Council,…

Former Vegan Claims Meat-Only Diet Transformed Her Health

A former vegan claims she transformed her health and lost 9 kilograms by adopting a…

Greek Eurovision 2025 Final: Kalomira Highlights a Standout Song

But the song that made me go 'Ah!' was by Karafotis and Christoforos, because it…

Copyright Greek City Times 2025