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Giannis Antetokounmpo with wife Mariah Riddlesprigger (Image Credit: Imagn)

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Giannis Antetokounmpo with wife Mariah Riddlesprigger (Image Credit: Imagn)
There’s never a dull moment when Giannis Antetokounmpo starts talking. But this time, the laughs might’ve gone just a little too far… especially if you ask his wife, Mariah. In what was supposed to be a lighthearted couple Q&A, Giannis turned the dial up to full chaos. You’d think a two-time MVP and global superstar would tread carefully when answering questions on camera from the mother of his four children. But not Giannis. Not even close. And on a side note, this might just be the most wholesome thing you read today.
It started with a playful prompt: “If our relationship was a movie, what would the title be?” Giannis didn’t miss a beat, saying, “Dumb and Dumber.” He laughed. She laughed harder. How cute! And things only spiraled from there. When asked what habit of hers he’d trade for one of his, Giannis Antetokounmpo casually replied.
“Discipline.” Her response? “Do you think I’m disciplined?” To which Giannis, again laughing, said: “No, I think I’m very disciplined. You’re not.” Oof. And as if that wasn’t bold enough, Giannis then made the ultimate pivot. When asked what kind of reality show they’d be starring in, the Greek Freak delivered the now-viral answer: “Baby making.” Her instant reply?
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“Something is truly wrong with you.” And man, it only gets better from here… or, well, worse, depending on your perspective. Giannis pressed on with a cheeky “Baby number five.” And this time, there was no hesitation in her voice: “Yeah, absolutely not. You do some weird stuff.” The MVP didn’t back down. “I’m not weird at all.” To which, wifey dearest only delivered sass, saying, “Did you see your TikTok?”
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Giannis, still unfazed and smiling, replied, “That’s me. How they say? Greek Freak out.” Cue the dramatic hand gesture and a very unimpressed, but still loving wife. How do you say the phrase that goes – black cat energy girlfriend and golden retriever boyfriend? Except, this new fan favorite couple is married and locked in for life with four kids… for now.
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Giannis wants baby no. 5, and the wife is not having it
Because to be fair, the Antetokounmpo household already has its hands full. The couple shares four young children – Liam, Maverick, Eva, and Aria – all under the age of six. From diaper duty to pre-K chaos, their home life is as demanding as any NBA playoff run, and arguably more exhausting. So when Giannis casually floated the idea of baby number five, it wasn’t just a joke.
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Giannis's humor: endearing or over-the-top? How would you handle his 'baby making' comment?
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Apr 27, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) kisses his daughter, Eva Brooks, age 1, before game four of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
It was borderline blasphemy to a mom who’s already deep in the trenches of toddler parenthood. No wonder her reaction came with big laughs and a full-body scoff. And well, it’s not the first time Giannis has let his unfiltered humor lead the way. But what makes this clip a gem is how deeply human it is. The face of the Milwaukee Bucks, a global Nike athlete, a Finals MVP… just goofing around and getting shut down like any other man with one too many dad jokes and one too few filters.
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The video quickly went viral, with fans split between laughing at Giannis’s audacity and applauding his wife’s pure boss-lady energy. After all, parenting four kids under the age of six is a full-time sport, and she’s clearly not looking to add another player to the roster anytime soon. And for what it’s worth, Giannis seemed to take the rejection in stride.
Wide smile, full charm, and zero shame. He may not have won the baby debate, but he definitely won the internet this week. So no, baby number five isn’t on the horizon. But a reality show? Now that might actually be the next big contract Giannis signs. And if it ever airs? The title won’t be “Dumb and Dumber.” It’ll be: “Absolutely Not”, starring Giannis and the Queen of not-so-disciplined.
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