“You know, diapers are expensive. So, the money’s already gone,” Giannis Antetokounmpo joked back in December 2024 when a media person asked him what he would do with his $500,000 prize for winning the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup. Sure, that came across as a hyperbole. For him, yes. For the public? It was a harsh reality for them, and no one would have known this better than the NBA player who was once a street vendor in Greece. So when an MVP steps off the court and into the lives of families, not with a ball in hand, but with diapers, you know something special is happening.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has teamed up with Huggies to celebrate the launch of their latest innovation: The Little Movers Huggies Huggfit 360° diaper. But this isn’t just a promotional moment or a quick photo with his daughter, Eva. It’s a meaningful collaboration rooted in purpose, legacy, and giving back to the very city that’s embraced him like one of its own. And it starts where it matters most. With families. Antetokounmpo is choosing to invest in Milwaukee’s future in the most human way possible.

With his adorable daughter Eva by his side, Antetokounmpo is shining a spotlight on an often-overlooked crisis of diaper need. The father-daughter duo appeared in the Huggies commercial where the little one was seen shadowing her father and moving just like him, all while wearing Huggies. However, the one-minute commercial is rooted in some deep realities. Not everyone has access to diapers. It’s a reality that affects 1 in 2 U.S. families with young children. The lack of access to enough diapers can lead to serious health and emotional consequences for both babies and caregivers, and it’s a problem that doesn’t get nearly enough attention. That is where Huggies and the Milwaukee Diaper Mission come in.

To celebrate the launch of the new Huggfit 360° diaper, designed specifically for active little movers, Huggies has pledged $100,000 worth of diapers to the Milwaukee Diaper Mission, a community-based nonprofit that provides free diapers, menstrual products, and other essentials to families in need. The brand has been a founding sponsor of the National Diaper Bank Network since 2011 and has donated more than 200 million diapers and wipes. But this moment feels different. It’s personal, it’s Antetokounmpo putting his name and his heart behind a cause he believes in. And ‘ScaryMommy’, an Instagram page dedicated to everything parenting and babies, shared this happy news.

“Huggies has released a new diaper — the Little Movers Huggfit 360°. And to celebrate, they are partnering with NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo to announce the launch with the help of the couple’s one-year-old daughter Eva,” the post read, before going a little into detail about the cause along with a link in their bio to locate a nearby diaper bank.

And Giannis Antetokounmpo, for his part, has never shied away from speaking about the values that drive him. Family. Humility. Community. And now, fatherhood. His journey from a street vendor in Greece to NBA superstardom is one of the most inspiring underdog stories in sports, but it’s his off-court moves that are capturing just as many hearts.

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Meagan Johnson, the founder of Milwaukee Diaper Mission, said, “They’re very near and dear to our hearts and I know that our mission really resonates with them and their family,” she then continued to say, “Because he’s been a supporter of our organization for many years now, it was a no-brainer to bring Huggies and Milwaukee Diaper Mission together for this incredible donation.”

And just like that, amid all the talk of his next NBA chapter, Giannis Antetokounmpo delivers a much-needed reminder: He is not done giving back to the city that gave him everything.

Milwaukee isn’t just where he plays, it’s where he’s planted roots. He’s building a future for his family, and that’s the place he continues to give back, not because it looks good, but because it feels right. In fact, in 2017, Giannis Antetokounmpo said, “I’m a really competitive guy. I’m a really stubborn guy. That’s what makes me want to take Milwaukee to the top, make Milwaukee a big market team. That’s a goal I’ve set for myself. Hopefully, one day I can achieve it.” And if that doesn’t speak for itself, I don’t know what does!

He’s also supported the Milwaukee Diaper Mission for years, often donating quietly behind the scenes. But this campaign brings the mission front and center. It turns a product launch into a powerful moment of awareness, one that’s likely to spark genuine change. And in true Giannis Antetokounmpo fashion, it’s not about him. It’s about the people. The parents juggling three jobs, the moms who stretch every dollar, and the babies who deserve better.

So while others may be wondering about whether the Lakers will take him, Antetokounmpo is still lighting up Milwaukee in ways that go far beyond the hardwood. Who knew a diaper collaboration could bring so much heart? Game recognizes game, and this one’s for the little movers changing the world, one wiggle at a time.