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Giannis Antetokounmpo showcased his golf skills and gave himself a new nickname

This time around, Freak Woods is much better with a golf club in his hands.
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Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the best players in the NBA. But unlike many of his peers, Giannis' basketball talent doesn't transfer onto the golf course. At least it hasn't, up until recently.

Throwback to the embarrasing Top Golf video

In 2017, before he became a champion, a 2x MVP, or even an All-Star, Giannis had an embarrassing moment at Top Golf. Then-23-year-old even posted a video about it.

It's been over five years since Giannis realized he "sucks at golf" and even mocked himself about it. But judging by a recent video he posted on Instagram, the Bucks superstar has drastically improved his golf game.

Giannis gives himself a new nickname

This time around, Antetokounmpo showed a highlight that's up to standard with the greatness he displays on the basketball court. Well, almost.

The 6x All-Star sunk the short putt, and then celebrated and dapped up all his friends who were with him.

Giannis also gave himself a new nickname, “Freak Woods," as we once again got to see the funny side of one of the best basketball players on the planet. And this time around, he's much better with a golf club in his hands.

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Matthew Dugandzic
MATTHEW DUGANDZIC

Matthew finished his bachelor's degree in Economics (Management) at the University of Split and got his master's degree in the same field at the University of Zadar. Whether it is playing the game as an undersized 6'3'' power forward or simply watching it, Matthew can't get enough of it. After all, he has been an avid NBA fan since the 2000s. But don't get him wrong, as Matthew still loves the old-school NBA and is a true student of the game. From on-court moments to off-court stuff, whether it's about the stars of modern-day basketball or legends of the game, Matthew covers every category of the NBA world and basketball in general, as long as it makes for an engaging and exciting story.