Giannis Antetokounmpo He knew immediately that his $500,000 prize for winning the 2024 FIBA UAE Cup would go directly to his family.
“I just got married, and my wife is a bit needy, so I might have to get her a gift,” Antetokounmpo, 30, joked about his plans to build the project. Prize money After the Milwaukee Bucks won the championship in Las Vegas on Tuesday, December 17 in a game Instagram video Shared by the NBA. “It's Christmas“.
For winning the NBA Cup, each Bucks player will receive $514,970. Antetokounmpo joked that in addition to treating his wife Maria Riedelsberger For something special, the majority of the money will be spent on his children.
The couple have sons Liam, 4, and Maverick Shay, 3, and daughter Eva Brooke, 16 months. Antetokounmpo also confirmed that he and Riddlesberger are expecting baby No. 1. 4 after online speculation that the social media personality was pregnant.
“I also have three kids. I have to go Christmas shopping. I have a baby on the way,” he continued. “You know, diapers are expensive. So the money is already gone.”
It also bothered Antetokounmpo that the money won't last long because it's going to his family and Riddlesberger's family.
“I got the money today, and the money is already gone,” he joked.
Riddlesprigger and Antetokounmpo's young kids brought her in to watch the power forward and Bucks Confrontation Against Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Emirates Cup. The Bucks won 97-81, and Antetokounmpo won the Most Valuable Player award after scoring 26 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists.
While Antetokounmpo celebrated the win, he celebrated it, too Instagram To share his appreciation for his family's support.
“My motivation 🤎,” the basketball player captioned a photo of Riddlesprigger and their kids at the game.
Antetokounmpo and Riddlesberger Tie the knot In Greece – where the NBA player was born – earlier this year before the NBA season.
“We had a great few days there together. We had a blast,” Antetokounmpo said. the people In September about his and Riddlesperger's wedding. “It was a celebration of our love. Now we're one. I'm glad we did it. I feel like a lot of people enjoyed it.”
Antetokounmpo added that many of his teammates, friends and loved ones were able to attend the celebration.
That same month, Antetokounmpo shared a series of snaps from his trip with Riddlesberger to Greece.
“Good life! Taking over my instagram again!! 🇬🇷🤎🧿,” he captioned the slideshow.