Giannis Antetokounmpo has been on a dream run this season. He’s averaging 31.2 points per game and has helped the Milwaukee Bucks sit comfortably at the top of the Eastern Conference table. The Greek Freak dropped 31 points with 14 rebounds and 2 assists in their last matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. With his team looking in a strong position, the 28-year-old also has his eyes on the ongoing Miami Open 2023.

Known as a fierce competitor, Antetokounmpo represents his Greek-Nigerian heritage with pride. He recently put up a story on his Instagram cheering for a tennis starlet. Although his compatriots, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari are also competing in the tournament, the NBA star’s story isn’t meant for them.

The Greek Freak cheers for America’s tennis star

The buzz for the Miami Open 2023 is soaring to new heights. Tennis masters from across the globe are participating for the winner’s trophy and millions of dollars in prize money. Adding to the excitement of the tournament, two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has picked his choice for the tournament.

Antetokounmpo is rooting for Jessica Pegula, a 29-year-old tennis star from America. Pegula has reached the third round of the Miami Open after defeating Canada’s Katherine Sebov 6-3, 6-1.

Antetokounmpo’s compatriots Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari are also strong contenders in the ongoing tournament. The Greek Freak’s Instagram story has a business side to it as well. He represents a brand named Ready Nutrition, which makes sports nutrition products. Jessica Pegula is also an athlete for the same brand. The 2021 NBA Champion captioned his story, “Good luck to our teammate [Pegula] at the [Miami Open]. Look for our company [Ready Nutrition] on the courts this week.”

Read More: ?No Longer a Basketball Fan?: Agonized Giannis Antetokounmpo Winces off the Court Leaving NBA Twitter Unsettled

Giannis Antetokounmpo is gearing up for his 3rd MVP award

The 2x NBA MVP is presenting a strong case for another MVP award under his name. Antetokounmpo even received a shout-out from Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors for the MVP award this season. Green discussed this on his podcast, which has often proved to be an insightful source coming from a great player himself. Green said, ?Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo are who I feel like the MVP race has come down to.” Other than the average of 31.2 points per game, Antetokounmpo is also putting up big numbers with 11.9 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game.

We are still a good few games away from closing the debate on the MVP this season. But it is undeniable that Giannis Antetokounmpo has been showing his greatness this season. If the award does go his way, it will certainly not be undeserving.

Watch This Story: 5 times Giannis Antetokounmpo left fans in splits