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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

Like numerous NBA superstars, Giannis Antetokounmpo has tie-ups with various brands. Being the face of the Milwaukee Bucks and one of the top players in the league, companies are bound to pursue the Greek Freak as a brand ambassador. However, fans were more fixated on one of Antetokounmpo?s old tie-ups this time.

An old image of Giannis Antetokounmpo started to make the rounds on social media. It also caught the star’s attention forward, which led him to reveal how he ended up becoming the face of this $1.3 trillion worth company.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brand journey

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Over the years, Giannis Antetokounmpo has amassed a vast fan following that is not just limited to Milwaukee. The 6?11 forward?s insane dunks and impressive feats on the defensive end have made him a fan favorite. But his demeanor off the court is equally increasing his brand value.

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Recently, an old picture of Giannis Antetokounmpo resurfaced online from an All-Star game two years ago. In the picture, Antetokounmpo was seen holding a Google Pixel phone as he recorded the festivities during the All-Star weekend.

The image was captioned, ?Throwback to when people clowned Giannis for using a Google Pixel during the All Star Weekend.? This led the seven-time All-Star to reveal how he became the face of the company.

Giannis tweeted, ?Yea of course I remember the night I got clowned for having a Google phone at the All Star Game because right after @GooglePixelFC called me and wanted me to be the face for the next 2 years.?

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Even though many trolled Giannis for using an Android, it seems as if everything worked out in the end for him.

‘Google Phones GOATed’

Giannis Antetokounmpo revealing the story of how some online hazing led him to earn a huge endorsement was met with amazement by fans. One fan tweeted, ?Damn he just called us broke asf.?

https://twitter.com/mcdanielsbrnr/status/1686800471925682191?s=20

Another fan commented, ?I got a Google phone. Pictures are A-1. Runs on android, and does everything I need it to do.?

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The majority of the comments section was filled with fans approving Antetokounmpo?s move. And many of them also appreciated the gadgets developed by Google as well.

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Watch This Story – Smooth as a kiss flexing his way through the internet, 6’11 NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals a surprising transition

So, in the end, all the hazing worked out pretty well for the Greek Freak.