Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is recognized for his strong emphasis on family values.
The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player is frequently spotted spending time with his brothers and regularly references his family during interviews. His signature shoes from Nike also contains design elements which serves as a tribute to his family.
Let's take a glimpse on the details about Giannis Antetokounmpo's girlfriend and family.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo's Girlfriend: Mariah Riddlesprigger
Antetokounmpo has been romantically involved with Mariah Riddlesprigger since the mid-2010s, though the precise beginning of their relationship remains undisclosed to the public.
Riddlesprigger, born on September 17, 1992, is currently 30 years old, making her over two years older than Giannis.
She hails from Fresno, California, where she was both born and raised, and she completed her high school education at Bullard High School in the same city.
In 2014, she graduated from Rice University in Houston, Texas with a Bachelor's degree in sport management and sociology, complemented by a minor in business.
During her collegiate years, she interned at the NBA Summer League for two consecutive years. Following her graduation, she transitioned to a role as a basketball operations intern with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Riddlesprigger shares an athletic background with Giannis, having played volleyball in both her high school and college years as an outside hitter. During her senior year in high school, she was named as both the team captain and MVP. She subsequently played collegiate volleyball at Rice University.
Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger welcomed their first child, a son named Liam in 2017. They expanded their family with the arrival of their second son, Maverick, in 2021.
In 2023, they welcomed their third child, a daughter named Eva. The couple also subtly gave clues their engagement during this year, although no official announcement was made by either of them.
"Soon [I'm going] to be married to this beautiful woman next to me," the seven-time NBA All-Star said during a press conference to promote their charity work for Milwaukee's Diaper Mission in September 2023.
Giannis Antetokounmpo's Family
Giannis was born on December 6, 1994, to Charles Antetokounmpo, who was previously a football player, and Veronica Antetokounmpo, who had a background in high jumping.
Considering the athletic lineage of his parents, it's no wonder that all five siblings pursued professional athletic careers.
Four of them ventured into professional basketball, and among those, three have secured NBA championships.
The eldest sibling, Francis, previously played soccer. The second sibling, Thanasis, is Giannis' teammate with the Bucks and secured the 2021 NBA title alongside him.
Giannis, as the third sibling, has become an NBA star. Kostas also played in the NBA, notably as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers' 2020 NBA championship team.
The youngest sibling, Alex, went undrafted in the 2021 NBA Draft and is currently playing for the Milwaukee Bucks' G League affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd.
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