Giannis Antetokounmpo took up new sport this offseason
After successfully reaching the mountaintop in basketball, Giannis Antetokounmpo sounds ready to conquer a different sport next.
The Milwaukee Bucks star and reigning Finals MVP tweeted on Tuesday that he had taken up a new sport for the first time — paddle tennis.
I just played paddle tennis for the first time. You don’t want this smoke
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) September 14, 2021
Paddle tennis is similar to regular tennis but has some slight differences, including a smaller court and a lower net. Antetokounmpo added that he was thinking about installing a paddle tennis court in his backyard.
Im thinking about building one in my backyard https://t.co/RL2v42j65j
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) September 14, 2021
The new sport could help Antetokounmpo with his agility and his reaction time as he looks to defend Milwaukee’s NBA title next season. We also know for a fact that the 26-year-old is an enthusiast of many different sports.
