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

Realtord43:

NBA has so much money than football.

Realtord43:

NBA has so much money than football.

Skepticus:
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.

Uchasa:
Yorubas and Igbos are blessed.
I never knew this Giannis guy was a combination of the two greatest ethnicities in Nigeria!

EMMY76:
America is truly a place where ur dreams do come true why is he playing for the Greeks instead of the US where he was born?

unity004:
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

post=97116597:
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.

EMMY76:
America is truly a place where ur dreams do come true why is he playing for the Greeks instead of the US where he was born?

Realtord43:

NBA has so much money than football.
congrat naija blood!

IamBlanco:
Lemme see the BLM idiot and low life that will say America is a racist country. Racist yet y’all fall over yourselves for a chance to go there and make a meaningful living out of your frustrated African life.

unity004:
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

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

post=97113121:
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.


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



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 gangling fruits of the womb.
Joy of Motherhood.


Thank you and stay blessed!


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.

saajus:
Great piece. She actually has 5 Fruits of the womb, not 4. I guess you miss the first child because he's not into sports. Ofili, the first child was born in Nigeria and later joined the rest of the family in Greece. He is a musician. He has released a few singles. Not bad, but not great.