Giannis Antetokounmpo Shares Father's Life-Changing Advice on Podcast
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- NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo shared a life-defining piece of advice from his father on a podcast.
- His father told him at age 18, when preparing to move to Milwaukee: "Go into the room, listen, learn, and you don't need to talk."
- Antetokounmpo emphasized the importance of his father's values, including simple morning greetings and family time, which he now instills in his own children.
NBA player Giannis Antetokounmpo recently reflected on his relationship with his father and the enduring advice that shaped his life and career during an appearance on 'Anestea the Podcast.' The basketball star recalled a pivotal moment at age 18 when he was preparing to move to Milwaukee alone.
Go into the room, listen, learn, and you don't need to talk.
His father's counsel at that time was profound: "Go into the room, listen, learn, and you don't need to talk." Antetokounmpo highlighted this advice as a guiding principle that has influenced his approach to both his personal life and his professional journey in the NBA.
Antetokounmpo also spoke with emotion about missing his father's "calmness," describing the sense of peace and stability he emanated. He remembered promising his father, "I am going to come! Don’t worry about it, I’m going to be there," despite the significant challenges they faced in facilitating his travel to the United States.
I am going to come! Don’t worry about it, I’m going to be there.
When asked about his own parenting style, Antetokounmpo stated he strives to follow the same principles his father instilled in him. He humorously and tenderly described family routines, such as his father's insistence on morning greetings and returning straight home after school. "He didn't care about grades; he wanted us to say good morning and be together," Antetokounmpo explained, emphasizing that these seemingly small but meaningful values are what he aims to pass on to his own children.
He didn't care about grades; he wanted us to say good morning and be together.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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