While Rubber B’s primary focus will always be the world of horology, this does not mean that our interests lie exclusively with watches. Rubber B is always fascinated when the world of watchmaking intersects with other areas of interest, and we have written in the past about the watch collections of several sports in this very blog. Occasionally, Rubber B will notice that an athlete has added a new timepiece to their collection, and we like to celebrate this when it does occur.
For those who follow sports, they are probably aware that Giannis Antetokounmpo, better known by his affectionate moniker, “The Greek Freak,” has recently signed a contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks, which is the only team he has played for thus far during his fairly brief NBA career. Many people noticed that he was wearing a brand new watch to his contract signing – but what kind of timepiece was it? Before Rubber B tells you, we would like to take a brief moment to go into a little more detail about who exactly Giannis Antetokounmpo is.
Who is Giannis Antetokounmpo, AKA The Greek Freak?
Giannis Antetokounmpo is a Greek-Nigerian basketball player who was born on December 6, 1994, in Athens, Greece. His family came from Nigeria, and because of Greece’s citizenship rules, he and his parents were not immediately able to gain Greek citizenship. Because of this, as well as other cultural factors, he and his family struggled to find work.
In order to help provide for the family, he and his older brother, Thanasis, helped provide for the family by selling watches and other wares on the streets. In 2007, he began playing amateur basketball, and by 2009, he was playing for the youth team in Filathlitikos.
How Did Giannis Antetokounmpo Join the NBA?
In 2013, Giannis Antetokounmpo was eligible to be a part of the NBA draft. He was selected 15th overall in the first round by the Milwaukee Bucks, as he was considered one of the most exciting prospects in that year of the draft.
He would quickly go on to fulfill the high expectations that journalists and sports fans alike had set for him, and by 2016, he was playing in the league’s annual All-Star game. In 2020, he would win his second consecutive MVP of the Year Award. Because he also won an NBA Defensive Player of the Year award as well, he joins Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon as the only other players in league history to have accomplished this feat.
What Kind of Watch Did Giannis Antetokounmpo Wear to his Contract Signing?
In December of 2020, Giannis Antetokounmpo signed a five-year contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks worth 228 million dollars. At the contract signing, Giannis Antetokounmpo was spotted wearing an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore. The new Royal Oak Offshore 42 mm was a fitting piece for him to wear to the ceremony, as the watch has become popular among athletes and musicians alike.
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