The off-season brings fresh beginnings for many in the NBA, and Giannis Antetokounmpo is feeling that magic both on and off the court. While his personal life just took a beautiful turn with his recent marriage to longtime girlfriend Mariah Riddlesprigger, it seems like Giannis is living by the classic mantra, “Happy wife, happy life!” His latest social media posts suggest the Bucks star is in a joyful mood, beaming with excitement for both his personal and professional future.
Just a few hours ago, Giannis shared an Instagram story with his 16 million followers, proudly flaunting his brand-new Nike Freak 6 shoes. And of course, Giannis couldn’t hold back his enthusiasm, adding two fire emojis and an overheated face emoji to show just how “hot” he thinks the shoes are! The edition, called “Roses,” features a delicate pink embroidered flower on the sides of the white-and-pink kicks, giving them a sweet yet bold look. But it’s the sentimental touch that really makes these sneakers special—inscribed on the sole is the phrase “I Am My Father’s Legacy,” a heartfelt nod to the deep connection Giannis shares with his late father.
Launched on August 16, the shoes hit the market at $150 and are already turning heads, much like Giannis himself. With love in his heart and fire on his feet, the Greek Freak is all set for a season filled with both romance and rebounds!
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This came after his recent endorsement of his wine brand named after Mariah. Now it was his turn to highlight his signature shoe line. Apart from this, Giannis also gave a sneak peek of his honeymoon as his escapade to the Greek island, Mykonos.
Giannis Antetokounmpo shares moments from honeymoon in touching post
Giannis was uncharacteristically absent from social media during his wedding in the luxurious resort of Costa Navarino in Pylos. The 3-day extravaganza included a “White Party”, the “Nigerian Night” and finally the wedding on Sunday. So, quite understandably, hubby Giannis was busy attending to the guests, which included stars from all sports. After the dreamy wedding, it was time for the couple to move to the next step; their honeymoon.
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Now finding ease during his honeymoon, Giannis announced his return to social media with a bang. Yesterday, Giannis posted a series of images in the cozy environment of Lia Tavern restaurant, enjoying their delicious Greek meal. While the two-time MVP donned the sporty look, his missus dolled up in a pretty pink co-ord set.
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The 29-year-old posted another batch of photos, captioning, “The good life! Taking over my Instagram again!!”, along with an evil eye sign. Giannis wore a white tank T-shirt, and grey shorts and paired them with his signature white shoes. Everything belonged to a single brand, Nike. Whereas, Mariah was spotted in a white halter-neck top, denim shorts, and white slip-on slides. The pictures showed the natural beauty of his homeland, joining a series of stairs to serene coastal views. Showing love to the post, his brother Thanasis dropped awestruck emojis.
Pretty sure there will be more incoming posts from Giannis from their honeymoon before he finally heads back to the hardwood with the Bucks. After his disheartening exit due to injury in the last season, the franchise couldn’t move forward in the playoffs. However, this time, he would have enhanced lady luck by his side, making the fans hopeful for a smashing season.
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