New Giannis Antetokounmpo Documentary Amazon Prime GreekReporter

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo's rise from poverty in Athens to NBA stardom is featured in a new documentary on Amazon.

The improbable journey of Milwaukee Bucks basketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo from poverty in Athens to the heights of the NBA is the focus of a new documentary set to debut on Amazon Prime Video. The 1-hour, 48-minute film, titled Giannis: The Marvelous Journey, was produced by Improbable Media, a company co-founded by Antetokounmpo and ESPN basketball analyst Jay Williams.

The documentary, set to be released on February 19th, will feature interviews with Antetokounmpo and his family, as well as former Bucks head coach Jason Kidd, teammates Kris Middleton and Jrue Holiday, and TNT commentators Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson, among others. The film will explore Antetokounmpo's rise from selling sunglasses on the streets of Greece to becoming an NBA MVP, with a focus on inspiring people from all backgrounds to make the improbable, probable in their lives.

This documentary comes on the heels of other film projects that have highlighted Antetokounmpo's remarkable journey, including the 2022 Disney film Rise, which chronicled his family's life in Greece, and the 2023 Emmy-winning short documentary The Flagmakers, which was produced by Antetokounmpo and focused on the immigrant worker population at Eder Flag in Oak Creek.

In addition to his film projects, Antetokounmpo has continued to make an impact on the court, with the 2023-24 season being particularly stellar for him. He has been dominating the court with impressive statistics, including an average of 30.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game, as well as a career-high field goal percentage of 61.1 percent. His achievements on the court have solidified his place as one of the most decorated players in NBA history, with multiple MVP awards, a Defensive Player of the Year award, and leading the Bucks to an NBA championship in 2021.

The documentary on Amazon Prime Video will provide fans with a deeper look into the life and journey of Giannis Antetokounmpo, from his early days in Nigeria and Greece to his rise to NBA stardom. It is a story of perseverance, hard work, and the power of making the improbable, probable.

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