Giannis

Giannis
Author: Mirin Fader
Publsiher: Hachette Books
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2021-08-10
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780306924101

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The story of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s extraordinary rise from poverty in Athens, Greece, to superstardom in America with the Milwaukee Bucks—becoming one of the most transcendent players in history and an NBA Champion—from award-winning basketball reporter and feature writer at The Ringer Mirin Fader. As the face of the NBA’s new world order, Giannis Antetokounmpo has overcome unfathomable obstacles to become a symbol of hope for people all over the world; the personification of the American Dream. But his backstory remains largely untold. Fader unearths new information about the childhood that shaped “The Greek Freak”—from sleeping side by side with his brothers to selling trinkets on the street with his family to the racism he experienced. Antetokounmpo grew up in an era when Golden Dawn, Greece’s far-right, anti-immigrant party, patrolled his neighborhood, and his status as an illegal immigrant largely prevented him from playing for the country’s top clubs, making his NBA rise all the more improbable. Fader tells a deeply human story of how an unknown, skinny, Black Greek teen, who played in the country’s lowest pro division and was seen as a draft gamble, transformed his body and his game into MVP material. Antetokounmpo’s story has been framed as a feel-good narrative in which everyone has embraced him—watching him grow up, sign a five-year supermax contract extension worth $228 million, and lead the underdog Bucks to the NBA Championship in 2021. Giannis reveals a more nuanced story: how lonely and isolated he felt, adjusting to America and the NBA early in his career; the complexity of grappling with his Black and Greek identities; how he is so hard on himself and his shortcomings—a drive that fuels him every day; and the responsibility he feels to be a nurturing role model for his younger brothers. Fader illustrates a more vulnerable star than most people know, a person who has evolved triumphantly into all of his roles: father, brother, son, teammate, and global icon. **Instant New York Times Bestseller, Los Angeles Times Bestseller, Wall Street Journal Bestseller, USA Today Bestseller, Publishers Weekly Bestseller** **Mirin Fader Selected as the 2021 Sports Media Author of the Year by The Big Lead** **The Sports Librarian’s Best of 2022 – Sports Books**

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo
Author: A D Largie
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2020-06-03
Genre: Electronic Book
ISBN: 9798650739500

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Giannis Antetokounmpo "The Greek Freak" is an unusual and popular professional basketball player. But before Giannis accomplished his dream of being a famous basketball player for an NBA team. He was just a little poor kid growing up with his family in Greece. This is the story of that young boy who showed what it takes to make a dream a reality and accomplish a huge goal. This level 4 reader is perfect for the middle school level reader to read on their own or the even younger basketball fan to read-along with their mom or dad. Gorgeous cartoon illustrations, full color written in a beautiful rhyming style.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo
Author: Matt Chandler
Publsiher: Capstone Press
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2020
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781543591712

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As the youngest player in the National Basketball Association during his rookie season, Giannis Antetokounmpo looked like a rising star. At almost seven feet tall, he would become an All-Star Game starter and winner of the NBA's most improved player award. Giannis went from selling toys and sunglasses to help his family get by to playing in the NBA and turning heads with his power and grace. Get all the facts on Giannis's extraordinary rise in basketball in this exciting biography.

Giannis Antetokounmpo the Inspiring Story of One of Basketball s Rising Superstars

Giannis Antetokounmpo  the Inspiring Story of One of Basketball s Rising Superstars
Author: Clayton Geoffreys
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2017-06-20
Genre: Basketball players
ISBN: 154826069X

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Learn the Inspiring Story of the Milwaukee Bucks' Rising Star Giannis Antetokounmpo! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device. This holiday season, if you buy the print edition as a gift, you can keep the Kindle edition for yourself! In Giannis Antetokounmpo: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Rising Superstars, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's most promising young stars, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Often nicknamed "The Greek Freak", Giannis Antetokounmpo has quickly emerged as one of the most unique players in the league today. His incredible wingspan and athleticism have made him a dominant presence on both the offensive and defensive ends of the basketball court. He is easily one of the most difficult defensive assignments for opposing teams due to his ability to not only start as a forward, but also as a guard. In just four years, Giannis Antetokounmpo has gone from averaging 6.8 points per game to 22.9 points per game. He has also quickly become the face of the Milwaukee Bucks franchise. There is still much to be unveiled in the career of Giannis Antetokounmpo. At the time of this writing, Giannis is just twenty-two years old. In this book, we'll learn more about The Greek Freak's journey into the NBA, his impact on the game, and his growing legacy as one of the best up and coming stars to make his presence known in basketball. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Childhood and Early Life NBA Career: Getting Drafted, Rookie Season, Working Under Jason Kidd, The Largest Point Guard in the League, and Becoming an All-Star International Career Personal Life Giannis Antetokounmpo's Player Profile and Impact on Basketball Antetokounmpo's Future An excerpt from the book: The NBA loves those rags to riches stories about how a person that lived and grew up through poverty worked his way up to get to the league, not only as an ordinary player, but a superstar ranking among the best in the world. These are the kinds of stories that makes the people adore the player and what he has been through to get to the top. More importantly, these are the stories that inspire young children to work just as hard, if not harder, than their idol to reach the success they aspire to achieve. Several of the greatest players in league history have had to endure poverty before they found success in the NBA. Allen Iverson barely had a home growing up before he starred at Georgetown. In his MVP speech back in 2014, Kevin Durant said that his mother raised him and his brother alone while the family moved from roof to roof. The same was true for LeBron James, who was raised alone by his mother when she was still 16 years old. These players not only earned millions as NBA superstars, but have also become fan favorites because of how they worked themselves up to get to the league. Likewise, the NBA has also found a liking for players that were seemingly genetically engineered to dominate in the game of basketball. These are the types of players that, at a glance, were naturally destined to be a great because of the physical tools they possess. If the NBA was a horse race, these kinds of players are your thoroughbreds judging by how much more physically gifted and talented they are than the rest of the competition. Tags: Giannis Antetokounmpo Bio, Giannis Antetokounmpo basketball, Milwaukee Bucks basketball, Jason Kidd, Kristaps Porzingis, Kyle Lowry, Jabari Parker, Matthew Dellavedova, Russell Westbrook, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Thon Maker

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo
Author: Jon M. Fishman
Publsiher: LernerClassroom
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2018-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781541527980

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Describes the life and career of the NBA player, from his childhood and early career to his success with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo
Author: Jon M. Fishman
Publsiher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2018-08
Genre: Basketball players
ISBN: 9781541524521

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Describes the life and career of the NBA player, from his childhood and early career to his success with the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Unauthorised Biography of Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Unauthorised Biography of    Giannis Antetokounmpo
Author: Patris Gordon
Publsiher: Blank Screen
Total Pages: 71
Release: 2020-02-07
Genre: Electronic Book
ISBN: 9781916313231

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Read about the journey of Greek superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo and see how he made it from seriously humble beginnings. In this short biography, we follow how Giannis was spotted by a neighbourhood scout, and encouraged to play basketball, despite his first love being football.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo
Author: Jackson Carter
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2020-02-11
Genre: Electronic Book
ISBN: 9798612704041

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On a sunny, hot day two boys sat on the basketball court of a park in a run-down section of Greece. They casually chatted and laughed as one took off his shoes and gave them to the other boy so that he could have his turn playing the sport it seemed like their long, athletic bodies were built for. But with no formal training, they were clumsy and awkward. No one would have thought to look at the two boys that one of them was destined to be the MVP of the NBA.Giannis Antetokounmpo tells the story of one of the best athletes in the game today, Giannis. From selling trinkets on Greek streets to thrilling sold-out arenas, Giannis has truly persevered and made a name for himself and a life for his family. In Giannis, you will hear the whole story and be inspired to overcome the adversity that you are facing in your life!