NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has hit back at online critics who questioned why he remains with his wife, Mariah, instead of pursuing a relationship with a model, saying the qualities he values most are honesty, loyalty and family. The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player and 10-time All-Star opened up about his marriage during an appearance on AnesTea The Podcast, explaining why his relationship with Mariah means far more than outside opinions or social media comments. Giannis revealed that he has faced comments from trolls suggesting his fame and success meant he could be with multiple models.
Not one model but 10!’ But I am with my wife because she tells me the truth,” he said. The NBA champion said Mariah’s honesty and dedication to their family are the reasons he continues to admire her. “She loves me, she will tell me whenever I do anything wrong.
I know that she will do anything for my kids and she would even do anything for me.” Giannis added that he appreciates the way his wife keeps their children grounded. “I know that she won’t let my kids get a big head, and that’s the most important thing for me. I am in love with her, as a woman and as a mother.” Giannis and Mariah first met during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas in 2014, shortly after the Greek basketball star had entered the league.
The Milwaukee Bucks legend said he immediately felt that Mariah was someone special.Advertising1 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “I knew she would be my wife. I knew it immediately.” The couple began spending more time together after reconnecting, with Giannis travelling to Miami to get to know her better. He said one of the moments that stood out was seeing Mariah build a relationship with his parents.
“She started spending time with my mom and my dad while he was still alive. The moment I saw her, I knew she was the person I wanted to be with.” The couple married in Greece in 2024 and now share four children. Giannis and Mariah in Mykonos New Chapter With Miami Heat Giannis is also entering a new era of his basketball career after being traded to the Miami Heat, ending his historic run with the Milwaukee Bucks.
The blockbuster trade saw Miami acquire Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis Jr., while Milwaukee rec…
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