NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is a multi-talented individual, and his latest endeavour only adds to that.
On Monday, the 29-year-old Milwaukee Bucks two-time MVP announced the opening of his new media production company on Instagram.
3Giannis Antetokounmpo has created a media production companyCredit: Getty3Antetokounmpo is releasing a documentary on his life on Prime Video in FebruaryCredit: Getty
Antetokounmpo has ventured into the entertainment market through his company “Improbable Media,” which is developing his new documentary.
He founded the company alongside former NBA great and ESPN basketball analyst Jay Willaims.
Antetokounmpo shared the news with a touching caption on his social media account.
“Proud to announce the launch of Improbable Media with my family and our first feature-length production.
“It’s the true story about me and my family’s journey and I can’t wait to share it with you. ‘Giannis: The Marvelous Journey'”
The documentary will air on February 19 on Prime Video and features a behind-the-scenes look at the NBA champion’s life growing up and how he was inspired to play basketball.
He expressed to the Sports Business Journal the importance of him making this film and how creating this production company was “personal.”
“It sets the tone for us.
“It’s a very personal story that I am excited to share with the world.
“You’ll see me in everything Improbable does.
“And the Amazon documentary tells the story that is the foundation for all of this.”
Antetokounmpo has already worked behind the camera on several projects. He created the short video “Rise” for Disney+, which depicts his narrative alongside his brothers’.
In addition to his production company, the Bucks player is an investor in the Los Angeles Golf Club, an MLS club in Nashville, SC, and the Milwaukee Brewers.
Antetokounmpo has been in the NBA for 11 seasons and has won a title, finals MVP, five All-Defensive selections, and seven All-Star appearances.