Giannis Antetokounmpo, power forward for the Milwaukee Bucks has quickly risen through the ranks of the NBA. ‘The Greek Freak’ is one of the finest players in the world of basketball. Now 28 years old, the 7-foot-tall superstar from Greece was the 13th overall pick by the Bucks in the 2013 draft. Since then, he has been with the Bucks and has won several awards and a championship.

The 7x NBA All-Star has been the key player for the Bucks for the better part of a decade. He has led his team through several ups and downs. According to a new revelation, Antetokounmpo contributes in more ways than one for the Bucks. The story revealed by one of his teammates is so powerful, it gave “literal chills” to an NBA veteran.

Bobby Portis talks about the time he asked his agent for Giannis Antetokounmpo’s number

The story of the Milwaukee Bucks’ road to glory in the 2021 championship win has gotten more interesting. Antetokounmpo’s teammate Bobby Portis recently sat down for The Old Man & the Three podcast with JJ Redick and Tommy Alter. Here Portis detailed the story before he got signed with the Bucks and how a phone call with Antetokounmpo helped him get the deal.

Portis said, “I watched Milwaukee in the playoffs and I thought I could bring something different to them.” “I hit my agent up and I’m like, what you think about Milwaukee?”. His agent at the time convinced him not to go for the Bucks as they “don’t have any money.”

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Portis went back to his agent with the same proposal. This time he was adamant, and he asked for “Giannis’s number.” He added, “I called him myself. I was like, Hey yo! Giann’, you don’t know me bro and I don’t know you, but I promise I can help you out win a championship, bro.”

The phone call changed the history of the Bucks who have been without an NBA Championship since 1971. Portis further said, “Six months later, we won a championship. I sign with them in November of 2020 and July of 2021. What’s that? 6-7 months, we won the championship.”

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“I literally got chills when you said that, “ NBA veteran JJ Redick replied to this amazing story.

Giannis eyeing another glory with the Bucks

The championship run of 2021 might be the greatest career achievement for the Finals MVP 2021. They are looking solid on the rankings as they sit in the top position of the Eastern Conference with a 47-18 record. With Antetokounmpo being in great form and the overall team performance, game after game. The Bucks are in a great position to bring back the trophy to their home.

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