Born in Athens, Greece, the 24-year-old “Greek Freak” has grown to be one of the NBA’s top basketball players.
The Bucks, who have a remarkable 49-16 record, are being driven hard towards the playoffs by their top player.
The Hornets, who have a 30-35 record, are travelling to Milwaukee to play the Bucks.
Known for his spectacular slam dunks, Antetokounmpo and 26-year-old Mariah Riddlesprigger have been romantically linked.
CUTE: Giannis Antetokounmpo is in a relationship with Mariah Riddlesprigger (Image: GETTY/TWITTER/@MARIAHDANAE15)
LOVERS: Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger have been together over two years (Image: INSTAGRAM/@GIANNIS_AN34)
TRAVEL: Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger enjoy a trip to Paris (Image: TWITTER/@MARIAHDANAE15)
She spent two years as an intern with the NBA and was a standout volleyball player in college.
At Bucks games, Riddlesprigger is frequently spotted hanging around and supporting her boyfriend.
She attended Rice University and hails from Fresno, California.
Riddlesprigger won the Conference-USA Defensive Player of the Week for her senior year.
HUMOUR: The couple enjoy sharing cute snaps of each other on social media (Image: TWITTER/@MARIAHDANAE15)
UNFILTERED: They aren’t afraid to show the unglamorous side to their relationship (Image: TWITTER/@MARIAHDANAE15)
BEAUTIFUL: Mariah and Giannis are active on social media (Image: INSTAGRAM/@GIANNIS_AN34)
She recorded a season-high 16 kills in a match.
She competed in the high jump and javelin throw at Rice University in addition to running outdoor track.
In 2014, Riddlesprigger earned a degree in sociology and sports management.
She interned in basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers from June 2016 to June of her senior year at college.
A two-year internship in the NBA by Riddlesprigger was the subject of a feature article published by Rice University.
As per the article, she was employed by the NBA Summer League.
Riddlesprigger’s favourite recollections of the internship are interacting with business people.
“I met everybody from Mark Cuban to Rick Fox and several team presidents, general managers, ESPN executives and sports agents,” she said.
ROMANTIC: The couple recently went on a break to Florence, Italy (Image: INSTAGRAM/@GIANNIS_AN34)
FESTIVE: The duo certainly get into the Christmas spirit (Image: TWITTER/@MARIAHDANAE15)
STAR: Antetokounmpo has a reputation for making ridiculous dunks. (Photo: GETTY)According to the story, Riddlesprigger wanted to become an agent in the end.Although the details of their initial meeting remain unclear, Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger have been romantically involved for more than two years.Together, they reside in Milwaukee, and they frequently talk about one another on social media.Riddlesprigger has visited Greece, the country of her beau.