Giannis Antetokounmpo Quotes

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Profession : Athlete

Birth : December 6, 1994

What's the reason I'm playing basketball? I do it because I love it, I do it because of my family, and that's it. I don't do it because of the money. I don't do it because of the fame. I just do it because I love it, and I do it for my family because my family enjoys it.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

It starts with my family. That drives me every day, just seeing them smiling.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

To be one of the best to ever play the game? I think I have the ability to do that. But I've got to work hard. If I just keep talking and don't put some work in, it's not going to happen.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

I was selling stuff probably since I could remember, like 6 or 7 years old. I was always out there helping my mom and dad sell watches, glasses, CDs, DVDs, stuff like that. Whatever we could put our hands on. I did it until I was around 17. But I was just doing it because I had to. There was no other option.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

It's my nature to be fearless.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Before I leave this earth, I'm going to help people have a better future.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Whatever I try to do, I always try to give it my best and try to be a killer because, at the end of the day, if you don't work hard, you are not going to get food on your table.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Just growing up and going through life and how tough life was for me and my family, I'm always going to stay humble.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

If you are going to do something, you have to do it for yourself, and that's what I try to do. I try to be authentic and try to be original, so that's what I try to be. A lot of people try to build big brands but have received bad advice, and they don't try to be authentic and real with themselves.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

You can just never forget where you came from.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

I want to become one of the best players, so if you want to be one the best, you have to elevate all aspects of your game.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

I've got to perfect my game. Keep working.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

I think my rookie, I was just having fun. I was 18, and I was living the American dream.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

A lot of people know who I am now. They want a little bit of me, a little bit of my time. But at the end of the day, I still have to remember who I am.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

It's good to know that your coach cares about you.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

LeBron James is one of the best players in the league - and one of the best players to ever play the game.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

You never know how life turns out.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

It doesn't matter how you're playing: you've got to be vocal - you've got to be aggressive - if you really want to be one of the best in this league.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Losing someone you love is tough.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

My goal is to win in Milwaukee, bring a championship in the city, and make the team a lot better. So I would never leave for L.A.

Giannis Antetokounmpo