While hosting YouTuber IShowSpeed in his Athens neighborhood of Sepolia, Giannis Antetokounmpo revisited his roots and played basketball on his iconic hometown court. When asked about staying in Milwaukee, the Greek star gave a reply that sparked speculation.
While spending the offseason in his native Greece, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo made a special appearance in Sepolia, the Athens neighborhood where he grew up.
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But he wasn’t alone—joining him was none other than IShowSpeed, the wildly popular American YouTuber and streamer known for his energetic personality and global fanbase.
The two caused a stir among local fans as they visited the now-famous outdoor basketball court in Sepolia, which features a mural of Giannis himself—a tribute to the Greek Freak’s remarkable journey from street courts to NBA stardom.
Speed, who wore a jersey of the Greek national football team, was visibly excited to be in Antetokounmpo’s hometown.
The duo shot hoops on the open court, drawing a crowd of curious locals and fans who were thrilled to see the crossover between a sports icon and an internet sensation.
After playing basketball together, Giannis took Speed on a brief tour around Athens, showing him parts of the city that shaped his upbringing and basketball career. The visit emphasized Giannis’s enduring connection to his roots, even after reaching the pinnacle of global sports.
During their time together, Speed took the opportunity to ask a question on the minds of many basketball fans: Will Giannis stay in Milwaukee?
Antetokounmpo responded, “Probably, probably. We’ll see. We’ll see. I love Milwaukee,” offering a measured but optimistic response.
While not an outright commitment, the answer suggests that Giannis continues to feel a strong bond with the Milwaukee Bucks, the franchise that drafted him in 2013 and with which he won the 2021 NBA Championship.
Giannis has a player option in his current contract that could allow him to test free agency in the coming years, making any comment on his future noteworthy, especially as speculation mounts ahead of each offseason.
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