Giannis Antetokounmpo, Who Once Made LeBron James GOAT Claim, Picked Another NBA Icon for Dinner Alongside Justin Bieber

Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the most dominant players currently in the NBA. Players like Shaquille O?Neal bestowed him with immense respect in the game. The 28-year-old has had a stellar start in the league with the Milwaukee Bucks as they move forward. But what does Antetokounmpo actually like? Washington Post sat down with him when he was just a few years into his NBA career. The then-21-year-old revealed his ambitions for his career and also some fun stuff.

Antetokounmpo mentioned his preferences for a once-in-a-lifetime dinner, with four guests of his choice. And with his preferences for players, it might come out as surprising to some.??

Giannis reveals his guests for a once-in-a-lifetime dinner, and it isn?t LeBron James

The Milwaukee Bucks superstar was new to the league back in 2014, and undeniably a force. Everyone wanted a piece of his intellect and personality, as media houses flocked to him for interviews. Now the Bucks superstar is almost a legend in the city, but back in 2014-16, he came off as a little shy.

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While talking to the Washington Post back in 2015, Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked many questions. One of which leaned towards his fun side, and also maybe his preferences. Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post asked him who would be his three dinner guests if he could call anyone.

?In the World?.. Barack Obama, J. Cole and Michael Jordan.? said Antetokounmpo. He shyly added, ?Barack Obama, because he?s the president. J. Cole because he?s my favorite musician, and Michael Jordan because he?s the best player to ever play the game. Can I put in a fourth??. When the reporter affirmed, the Bucks superstar named Justin Bieber as his fourth guest.

Well, the 2021 MVP?s dinner guests are solely his choice, but fans would wonder why would he call Michael Jordan when he preferred LeBron James.

Back in 2018, in an interview with Euro Hoops, Antetokounmpo said ?[In Greek] The Guy is amazing, if he?s not the GOAT, he?s probably the second best in the game?.

These conversations are up for debate, but Antetokounmpo surely has one inspiration, like Millions of other kids, Michael Jordan.

Giannis since his start in the NBA

The Greek freak is not the same guy that he was when he entered the NBA. The superstar has taken the Bucks to an NBA Championship in 2021.

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He has also been named as the NBA MVP for two consecutive years in 2019 and 2020. The superstar is also in the running for his third MVP in the 2022-23 season.