Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo put up a huge game — a 35-point, 15-rebound, 11-assist triple-double — in Milwaukee’s win against the Heat on Saturday night. But after all that, Giannis still took a loss.
It just wasn’t in basketball.
Giannis posted video on Sunday of a great interaction he had with a young fan in the tunnel. Giannis saw a sign, challenging him in Rock Paper Scissors for his shoes, and Giannis jumped at the opportunity to take on the young kid.
The fan showed paper, and Giannis showed rock. Without hesitation, Antetokounmpo took off his shoes (removed the insoles) and gave them to the kid.
He got me 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/tq2N9v5Rkk
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) February 5, 2023
It was especially awesome how Giannis shared the video himself. That kid is going to have bragging rights for a long time.
Fans loved the interaction too.
This was how Twitter reacted
Giannis for the people https://t.co/2GDtLen4lb
— JB (@jtbivens24) February 5, 2023
Great guy! https://t.co/aRlj1pIAQN
— Dominique Roberts (@Mr2Legendary) February 5, 2023
Most likeable athlete on the planet https://t.co/RiOkLdeTys
— incassaforte (@incassaforte) February 5, 2023
Giannis is so cool https://t.co/4LpF7fwy4H
— Chelsea Jo (@ChalsJo) February 5, 2023
Bro Loves His Fans So Much https://t.co/6I1FdFtNyB
— Tyreek OlaJowun 🏀 (Follows Back) (@OnissanR) February 5, 2023
I mean how can you not love this man https://t.co/R9BvdaMqWX
— Trey Tiffany (@Trey_tiff) February 5, 2023
This is the best & one of the reasons why I’m so lucky to get to do what I do. Look at that kid’s face!! This is a moment he will never forget. 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽 Giannis. https://t.co/L9npavZpt5
— Aaron Larsuel (@AaronLarsuel) February 5, 2023
— Rafal Niewiadomski (@niewiadomski51) February 5, 2023
NBA’s best https://t.co/YwmNYJmnCM
— billie jrue holiday is an all star n ur not (@billienotjeane) February 5, 2023
He’s so easy to root for.
