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“Bro’s Collecting Infinity Stones”: Vinicius Jr’s Link-up With Giannis Antetokounmpo Fires up NBA World

Published 12/27/2023, 10:47 PM EST

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It is always a sight to see when celebrities come to witness NBA games. Usually, it is either Thanksgiving Day matchups or the highly touted Christmas Day games that attract some big names to the courtside. Otherwise, fans have become privy to seeing celebrities and athletes from other sports during playoff games or the All-Star weekend.

However, Real Madrid winger and Brazilian national, Vinicius Jr, has been making the rounds around the league. And his most recent link-up with Giannis Antetokounmpo had fans all riled up on social media.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Vinicius Jr. meet up

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The Milwaukee Bucks were on the road today, trying to take an easy win over the Brooklyn Nets. And by the final buzzer went off, the Bucks won the game by a comfy 22-point margin, thanks to the original duo of Milwaukee.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo has been a constant contributor to the team’s offense as his teammates rely on him to score in bunches. Damian Lillard may have an off-night here and there like the one tonight.

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But it was Khris Middleton who turned back the clock and helped Antetokounmpo seal the deal. After the game, Giannis Antetokounmpo had the opportunity to meet the Brazilian football star, Vinicius Jr.

The Greek Freak gave Vinicius Jr. his game-worn sneakers along with his jersey that he signed for him. The two shared a few words and hugged on the sidelines before Antetokounmpo returned to the locker room.

Vinicius Jr.’s meeting with Giannis Antetokounmpo drew various reactions from fans on Instagram. One fan commented, “Bros collecting Infinity stones.” This is due to Vinicius Jr.’s presence at multiple NBA games and meeting numerous stars.

Recently, Vinicius Jr. made the most out of his trip to Los Angeles. The Real Madrid star met NBA icons like LeBron James, Paul George, James Harden, Jaylen Brown, and more.

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Vinicius Jr. linking up with Giannis Antetokounmpo after the Milwaukee Bucks game drew somewhat of the same reactions from fans across Instagram.

One fan mentioned, Bro is on a jersey collecting tour.”

Whereas another one said, “By the time vini goes to back to Spain he will have 50 pair of shoes and 50 signed Jersies.”

 

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Here are some more reactions from fans on Instagram.

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“Vinicius is treating NBA games like pokomon gotta catch em all.”

“He has so many jerseys at this point.”

“Not impressed. Give that jersey to those kids yelling your name from the nose bleeds. The ones that can’t afford 7k seats like vini has.”

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Let’s see if fans get to see the Real Madrid star at any other NBA games as well.

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