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Giannis Antetokounmpo Shares Photos Enjoying Volleyball, Local Food, and More During Family Vacation in Brazil
Giannis Antetokounmpo Shares Photos Enjoying Volleyball, Local Food, and More During Family Vacation in Brazil 7 Nov 23, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo (43), Chicago Bulls forward Kostas Antetokounmpo (37) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) pose for a picture after the game at Fiserv Forum. They are brothers. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been subject of a lot of NBA media attention this offseason. However, while fans and experts alike will endlessly discuss the idea of Antetokounmpo leaving the Milwaukee Bucks, the man himself continues to enjoy his offseason. Recently, Antetokounmpo shared photos of him in Brazil along with his three brothers and his mother.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Enjoying Time in Brazil With His Family

Giannis Antetokounmpo will seemingly never leave the NBA media spotlight, but that doesn’t mean he is unable to enjoy time with his family during the offseason. Antetokounmpo has expressed that he is having a lot of fun during his family vacation to Brazil.

In several recent Twitter posts, Antetokounmpo shared photos of his recent adventures. His first included the caption in Portuguese, the language spoken in Brazil. Translated, Giannis said “I’m having a lot of fun, Brazil”

Antetokounmpo, his three brothers Thanasis, Kostas, and Alex, and mother Veronica were all in attendance for a volleyball game that was a part of the FIVB Volleyball Women’s Nations League.

In addition to the photos Giannis himself posted, there are videos of Antetokounmpo enjoying time at the event with a t-shirt cannon, and even getting the chance to show off his own volleyball serve.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Enjoying Food and Football in Brazil

Antetokounmpo is a known enjoyer of football (or soccer, as it is known in the United States). After recently discussing various topics related to the sport with fans, Antetokounmpo has had the chance to play in Brazil, often considered one of the birthplaces of “futebol” (as it is known in Brazil).

Antetokounmpo has been enjoying the local food as well. It’s always nice to see a star athlete enjoying a more simple life when in another nation.

Antetokounmpo’s visit to Brazil appears to have been inspired by a Twitter interaction with Eduardo Paes, the Mayor of Rio de Janeiro. It started when the Bucks superstar suggested a foreign city be the host for an NBA All-Star Game.

After mentioning Rio de Janeiro by name, the city’s mayor was quick to reply to Giannis, extending an invitation to visit.

And thus, the Antetokounmpos were bound for Brazil.

AS Giannis and Co. enjoy their offseason, the Milwaukee front office needs to continue to prepare for the 2025 NBA Draft and prepare to handle several big free agent decisions.


Giannis Antetokounmpo Shares Photos Enjoying Volleyball, Local Food, and More During Family Vacation in Brazil 8 Apr 29, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) defends during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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