How Giannis Antetokounmpo makes and spends his millions: NBA’s ‘Greek Freak’ and Milwaukee Bucks forward has brand deals with Nike and Breitling, and a collection of Rolex watches and BMW cars
- The seven-time All-Star player signed yet another three-year extension with the Bucks in October – the US$177 million deal will commence in 2025, growing his already massive net worth even more
- Even though the NBA star came from humble beginnings as a child of Nigerian immigrants in Greece, today he has an impressive car collection, an enviable property portfolio – and he gives back, too
Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the best basketball players on the planet – and he’s quickly becoming one of the richest.
The 28-year-old Milwaukee Bucks forward – known to many as “The Greek Freak” – has racked up an impressive array of accolades before reaching his 30th birthday. He won back-to-back NBA MVP awards in 2019 and 2020, collected his first championship ring along with Finals MVP honours in 2021 – and earned seven All-Star nods over his 10 seasons in the league.
Here’s how Antetokounmpo makes and spends his millions.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the best basketball players
The Milwaukee Bucks selected Antetokounmpo – then a scrawny 18-year-old playing for clubs in Spain and his home Greek League – with the 15th overall pick of the 2013 NBA Draft. And while it took the young forward some time to grow into the league, as well as his 211cm frame, his upside was nothing short of extraordinary.
He’s collected a plethora of accolades as a result. He’s been an NBA All-Star every year since that fateful 2017 campaign and he’s served as captain of his All-Star team on three separate occasions. He won NBA All-Star Game MVP in 2021, leading Milwaukee to its first NBA title in 50 years. Moreover, he earned Finals MVP after averaging a remarkable 35.2 points, 13.2 rebounds and 5.0 assists through six games against the Phoenix Suns.
He played his way into generational wealth via several massive NBA contracts
