The NBA is gearing up for the 2023 playoffs which are about to kickstart from 15th April. There are several MVP candidates for the ongoing season and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks has been inching closer to the top of the list. The Bucks are sitting comfortably in pole position of the Eastern Conference table, with their centerpiece averaging 31.1 points and 11.8 rebounds per game. In the meantime, the Greek Freak received a heartfelt note from his special someone, before the start of the postseason.
Mariah Riddlesprigger penned a heartfelt note for the two-time NBA MVP, pumping him up for the intense games to come after the season ends.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s partner expresses her gratitude for her fairytale life
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Mariah Riddlesprigger is a former volleyball player, having played through high school and college. In 2021 she launched her own apparel brand, Sincerely Mariah. Antetokounmpo and his partner have two kids and they have been together for several years now.
Although not much is known about the time when the two had started dating. Recently, the mother of Antetokounmpo’s children dedicated a heartfelt note to the Greek superstar, showing gratitude for everything that he does for her and the family.
Riddlesprigger shared pictures of Antetokounmpo and their kids on Instagram, along with the note. She wrote, “This post is simply dedicated to the man who has made all of my wildest dreams come true!”
She added that even though they are not perfect, she appreciates her life and everything that Antetokounmpo does for the family. She continued, “We are far from perfect, but you truly have made my life a fairytale. Cheers to more adventures together, but for now it?s go time baby!” The Bucks superstar reacted to the post as he left a heart in the comment section.
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The 2021 NBA champion is laser-focused on the upcoming challenges. Even though he is an MVP contender this year, winning the championship with the Bucks is more important for the 28-year-old.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo has his eyes on the prize as the season comes to an end
There is no doubt that Antetokounmpo is a strong contender for the MVP title this season. He has already won it two consecutive times in 2019 and 2020. Even with the buzz around his name for the third title, the Bucks star is not letting these conversations get to his head. He said, “When you think about the MVP, it just puts pressure on yourself.” While acknowledging the MVP compliments, he said “I’m happy I’m able to help my team be great. But that’s the goal. That’s the only goal.”
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The Greek Freak added that winning the championship with his team is more important for him.
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