Giannis Antetokounmpo Quotes

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Profession : Athlete

Birth : December 6, 1994

My dad was a soccer player. He didn't know anything about basketball - nothing.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

I see myself as a student. Trying to learn everything.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

I like Rice Krispie treats. I like Skittles and Snickers.

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I'm loyal to the people I work with.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

I'm a humble kid. I grew up with Filathlitikos. There were some people in Filathlitikos that taught to me how to stay humble. It was coach Tzivas that never allowed me to get carried away. That's who I am.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

When I was young and I could dream a bit, I could see myself participating in the slam dunk contest. I've always wanted to experience that.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Obviously, Kobe is one of the greatest players to ever play the game.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

I'm gonna have some nights when it's not gonna come. But if you keep playing natural, it's just gonna come. I'm gonna keep getting better, keep getting better, and one day, everything's gonna pay off.

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I'm really scared of failing.

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You have so many games to play, and you can do well in one game but bad in the other ones. The thing you've got to be is consistent.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

My favorite movie is 'Coming to America' by Eddie Murphy.

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Of course, I know by growing older, I'm going to become stronger, smarter, and know the game better.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Just every day try to be a leader, try to get better and to help my team win. I just want to be more vocal, like talk more so my teammates can know I got their back.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Because my parents were illegal, they couldn't trust anybody. They were always nervous. A neighbor could be like, 'These people are making too much noise, their children are making too much noise,' and the cops could knock at our door and ask for our papers, and that's it. It's that simple. So you're always a little closed.

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I'm a really competitive guy. I'm a really stubborn guy. That's what makes me want to take Milwaukee to the top, make Milwaukee a big market team. That's a goal I've set for myself. Hopefully, one day I can achieve it.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

There's a lot of big guys who can play-make. We put labels like, 'Oh, he's a point guard, he's a center.' But sometimes your center can play-make for you and not just be the center, boxing out for rebounds and playing in the post.

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It's such a long season, and there's so many games, so many trips, you've got to build habits and be consistent with what you do.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

The night before games, I try to get some shots up. Early on the game day, I come early in the morning to try to get some shots up. I just try to do the same things: go through the scouting, watch some clips before the game, just try to get my body ready.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

I like hip-hop and rock music.

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I hope to play in the NBA for many seasons, establish my position, and win titles.

Giannis Antetokounmpo