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Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by MANNABBQGRILLS(op): 6:46am On Dec 16, 2020

Giannis Antetokounmpo: Milwaukee Bucks star signs '$228.2m' deal - the richest in league history

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been one of the most dominant players in the NBA over recent years

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has signed a contract extension worth a reported $228.2m (£170.1m) - the richest in NBA history.

The two-time Most Valuable Player, 26, has agreed a five-year deal.

His agent confirmed the details of the contract to ESPN, with the total value beating the mark of $228m (£169.9m) set by Houston Rockets guard James Harden in 2017.

"This is my home, this is my city," said Antetokounmpo on social media.

"I'm blessed to be able to be a part of the Milwaukee Bucks for the next five years.

"Let's make these years count - the show goes on, let's get it."

Greek forward Antetokounmpo, who was drafted 15th overall by the Bucks in 2013, would have been eligible for free agency after the 2020-21 season if he had not signed.

His new contract permits him to opt out of the deal after four years.

The Bucks finished top of the Eastern Conference last season, with the best record in the NBA, but were upset by the Miami Heat in the conference semi-finals during the play-offs.

Antetokounmpo was named the MVP for the second successive season in September and also won the Defensive Player of the Year - becoming only the third player, after Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon, to earn both in the same season.

Harden had two years, worth $59m, left on his previous deal when he signed a four-year $169m extension in 2017.

Antetokounmpo's average annual salary of $45.6m also surpasses the mark of Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook, who signed a five-year deal worth $206.8m with former team the Oklahoma City Thunder, the equivalent of $41.4m per year.

The delayed 2020-21 NBA campaign, which has been reduced to 72 regular-season games because of the coronavirus pandemic, is set to begin on 22 December.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/basketball/55325552

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Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by MANNABBQGRILLS(op): 6:52am On Dec 16, 2020*

This money is around 100 BILLION NAIRA!!

He deserves this deal absolutely.

He has paid the price to be one of the best in the game.

This dude is just so good.

It is a joy watching him make those dunks.

He's one of the very BEST IN THE LEAGUE.

Our best player in NBA.

od501:
Omoh see name oo... Be sounding like a botanical name.

His real biological name is actually Giannis Adesina Ugochukwu ADETOKUNBO.
He is a Nigerian!
His dad is Yoruba, his mom is Igbo (One Nigeria Forever.)
But one thing led to another,
hence the change in name.
Issa long story, you can read more about that here....

https://www.nairaland.com/6117086/story-giannis-adetokunbo-deji-yesufu#up

marsup:
such a pity, the mom isn't alive to witness the greatness.

Nope, you are wrong sir.
The mom is still very much alive,
but the dad unfortunately died 3 years ago, at a young age.
Ms Veronica Adetokunbo is doing well for herself and enjoying her 4 5 gangling fruits of the womb.
Joy of Motherhood.

Buffalo2:
Wow!
What a write-up.
Good compilation.

Thank you and stay blessed!

somehow:
They got the height from their dad cos their mum does not look that tall.

She is actually very tall for a lady.
She used to be into sport also.
She is actually 6 feet tall!
Now, that is some height for females!
Same height as Sisi Yewande of [/b]

His brothers are getting there also.
Keep aiming high THE GREEK FREAK!

See as dem all tall and cute
Joy of [b]motherhood.

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Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by Realtord43: 6:57am On Dec 16, 2020*

NBA has so much money than football.

congrat naija blood!

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Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by StrikeBack(m): 7:02am On Dec 16, 2020

Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by lkillbrokehoes: 7:19am On Dec 16, 2020*

God grace..

I've known this guy for few years now, and I've always know he's going to make it big in the future, look at it now. no Matter what don't stop believing in yourself and never procrastinate, it's a disease, and also stay away from negative people and gold diggers.

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Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by Ifybwoy7: 7:25am On Dec 16, 2020

that the result of putting your best into something. money will always chase the best.

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Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by Nbotee(m): 7:42am On Dec 16, 2020

Wen I thought the likes of King James, Dwayne Wade and Steph Curry were the top earners..

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Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by yanabasee(m): 7:53am On Dec 16, 2020

Our darling Daddy achievement...

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Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by Hambivert: 8:57am On Dec 16, 2020*

Giannis Adetokunbo, with all these money, I sparogatively wouldn't settle for a mistaken identity.

...For the Love of culture and Dignity!

Anyways, Congratulobia Giannis Antetokounmpo!

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Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by dredd4: 8:57am On Dec 16, 2020

Ifybwoy7:
that the result of putting your best into something.
money will always chase the best.

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Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by obicoolnino: 8:57am On Dec 16, 2020

Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by Zyxzzzz: 8:57am On Dec 16, 2020

wow,
Congrats to him
The Greek freak

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Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by Cumtroller: 8:57am On Dec 16, 2020

Watch how Vagina people will start hustling this young man.

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Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by Seyi8750: 8:58am On Dec 16, 2020

Congrat

Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by wasiudvd(m): 8:58am On Dec 16, 2020

Cool, One of the numerous lost talents.
One governor here in Nigeria will soon say his success is evidence of state commitment to sport development.

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Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by unity004(m): 8:58am On Dec 16, 2020

education is overrated, combined all the salaries of Nigerian professors for 3years it will not reach half of that amount. my children must combined school and sports

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Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by fasho01(m): 8:58am On Dec 16, 2020

I'm happy for him, though I never knew of him until now grin

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Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by od501: 8:58am On Dec 16, 2020

post=97112982:
https://www.bbc.com/sport/basketball/55325552

Omoh see name oo... Be sounding like a botanical name.

Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by kokoye(m): 8:59am On Dec 16, 2020

Hopefully the Nigerian govt and parents in Naija will see things like this and go back encouraging sports development.

It's not all about books. Even ASUU is always on strike anyway. Sad.

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Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by Skepticus: 8:59am On Dec 16, 2020

Nigerian-born Greek.

Giannis Adesina Ugochukwu Adetokunbo.

His dad and mum are the heroes for taking that big risk of emigrating from this hell hole and suffering as undocumented immigrants to better the life of their kids.

Same for Victor Oladipo

Or else, they most likely would be Yahoo boys chased around by SARS or on Nairaland complaining about Nigeria's economy.

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Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by Nairalandguru(m): 8:59am On Dec 16, 2020

Great.

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Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by MANNABBQGRILLS(op): 9:00am On Dec 16, 2020*

od501:
Omoh see name oo... Be sounding like a botanical name.

His real biological name is actually ADETOKUNBO.
But one thing led to another thing, hence the change in name.
Issa long story, you can read more about that here....

https://www.nairaland.com/6117086/story-giannis-adetokunbo-deji-yesufu#up

Excerpts :
.................. The Adetokunbo family did not find it easy in Greece. Unlike the United States, where children of other nationals born in the country are immediately given American citizenship, the Adetokunbo children were not given this privilege. In fact they did not acquire Greek citizenship until 2013. The father of the house, Charles, was a heavily built athlete of a man, but he could only get jobs as a handyman on the streets of Anthens. Veronica worked as a baby sitter for Greek families that needed their help. They did not have work permits and thus worked only menial jobs to provide for their five children. But the Adetokunbo boys were exceptional. From an early age, and when they had free time from school, they would go to the streets and hawk watches, handbags, sunglasses and other wares. They lived in a poor neighborhood in Sepolia in the ancient city of Athens.

Like their father, the Adetokunbo boys loved to play football. So, when they had opportunity, they would play the round leather game around their neighborhood. When Giannis was seven years old, someone suggested to him and his brothers that rather than play football, they could take advantage of their gangling frame and height to play basketball. Giannis and his brothers soon began to play basketball in their neighborhood and their gifts were quickly recognized by their coaches. In fact, so that the boys could have more time to train and play the game for their respective teams, the team management ensured that Charles and Veronica were given work permit and thus could get better jobs and then earn more to provide for their families. The boys were taken off the streets of Athens and committed their times to their education and basketball. The most promising of the brothers was, of course, Giannis Adetokunbo.

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Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by Taye4j: 9:00am On Dec 16, 2020

Yorubas are blessed.

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Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by dfrost: 9:00am On Dec 16, 2020

Well done GA.

Milwaukee Bucks need to use him and attract the best. He needs a ring. wink

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Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by Bettykeys: 9:02am On Dec 16, 2020

Omo Yoruba making Nigeria proud

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Re: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal - The Richest In NBA History by somebody02: 9:02am On Dec 16, 2020*

od501:
Omoh see name oo... Be sounding like a botanical name.

It was changed by the Greeks to grant them citizenship.

Abeg, I need eBay gift cards.
Direct loader. Also, expect me to deal with a good rate.

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