During the Milwaukee Bucks’ visit to the White House in 2021, Giannis Antetokounmpo shared a wholesome moment with President Biden.
The 2020-2021 season was incredibly successful for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak came off an MVP year and put up 28.1 points, 11 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.2 steals to lead the Bucks to 3dr best record in the Eastern Conference.
It was during the playoffs that Giannis showed his true class. Averaging 30.2/12.8/5.1, the two-time MVP managed to eliminate the Miami Heat, Brooklyn Nets and Atlanta Hawks to help Milwaukee reach the NBA Finals for the first time in nearly 50 years.
Additionally, the 6-foot-11 big man put up 35.2 points, 13.2 rebounds, 5 assists and 1.8 blocks in the NBA Finals as he led the Bucks to a 4-2 series victory, taking the championship to Milwaukee only by second.
time ever.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo gave a pair of his exclusive shoes to President Joe Biden
As a result of its success, after nearly five full years, the milwaukee dollars they were the first NBA champions to visit the president during his trip to the White House.
During the visit, then-Finals MVP Giannis and his brother Thanasis Antetokounmpo even gifted the POTUS with a pair of Greek Freak 3s.
Judging by the president’s hilarious reaction, he surely loved receiving the size 17.5 shoes.
While signing the basketball, Giannis said:
“We have a surprise for you. I didn’t really know what size you were, but we brought you some shoes. It’s a size 17 and a half,” Antetokounmpo said.
President Biden joked, saying, “I don’t think they fit me. I don’t think they are big enough.”
The president later also thanked Giannis on social media for the same and revealed his excitement about trying on the $120 pair of sneakers.
I can’t wait to take them out for a spin. Great to have you today. @Giannis_An34. pic.twitter.com/kfcSKAE7Cv
— President Biden (@POTUS) November 9, 2021
Can the Bucks witness the success of the 2020-2021 season once again?
Before this past season began, the Bucks were predicted to defend their title. Unfortunately, Mike Budenholzer’s boys fell short in the 2022 playoffs, falling 4-3 to the future finalists Boston Celtics in the second round.
However, this season, with the Bucks ahead with something from the same roster, they have been voted the favorites to win the 2023 title based on the NBA General Managers Poll.
With a more experienced squad and a determined Giannis Antetokoumpo leading the pack, the Wisconsin-based franchise has the firepower to lift the 2023 Larry O’Brien.
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