Giannis Antetokounmpo close to retirement in 2020

There is a very interesting behind-the-scenes story about two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Filathlitikos product, during an interview with Lori Nickel to discuss his Foundation, the CAFF, revealed that in 2020 he was on the verge of leaving basketball.

In 2020, the pandemic was looming not only over basketball, but over the entire world, and mentally it was not easy for the NBA champion to go through that difficult period.

It wasn’t easy. In 2020 I was ready to leave the game, I had this conversation with my manager

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis wanted to tell this story that almost saw him out of the game, but fortunately it did not happen. The following year, thanks to his talent and hard work, he was able to win the NBA title with the Bucks, beating Chris Paul’s Phoenix Suns in the Finals.

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The Greek player later recounted a meeting with a woman who told her grandchildren that the person in front of them was the best basketball player in the world. Certainly, this is not the first time that someone like Antetokounmpo has received such a comment, both in real life and on social media.

Yes, it’s nice to hear it, but there’s a lot of pressure. Going through all of this, to be the best you have to play like the best. You have to practice and behave like the best. Which is not easy

Giannis Antetokounmpo

This year, Antetokounmpo and his teammates have another great chance to win the championship and give their fans more joy and excitement.