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"I am able to make people feel good without losing myself in this life I live. I try to touch as many people as I can" - Giannis makes the day of two kids from the Make-A-Wish Foundation

Giannis is truly a man for the people.
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"I am able to make people feel good without losing myself in this life I live. I try to touch as many people as I can" - Giannis makes the day of two kids from the Make-A-Wish Foundation
"I am able to make people feel good without losing myself in this life I live. I try to touch as many people as I can" - Giannis makes the day of two kids from the Make-A-Wish Foundation

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As fierce a competitor as Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the court, he can be a real teddy bear off of it. There are plenty of examples of the Greek Freak's wonderful personality all throughout his decade-long career in the NBA. Recently, this was put on full display yet again as he welcomed to the podium Heath and Noah, two kids from the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

"Many times, people will not remember what you have done on the court when you are gone. Maybe just keeping a minute’s silence. But they will remember how you made them feel. I am able to make people feel good without losing myself in this life I live. I try to touch as many people as I can“, said Giannis.

Masterclass on how to handle a press conference

With Heath and Noah sharing the podium with Giannis, the two-time MVP proceeded to show them the ropes on how a professional athlete handles a press conference. He began by telling them to turn over the stat sheet on the table, as they are only supposed to care about winning and not stats. He also explained to the two boys the "hee-hee" pass—a play in the game where he drew two defenders before whipping a pass to the corner to an open Grayson Allen, who drained a triple.

"You know, there's the no-look pass? But it's a level more than that. It's the no-look pass with the 'hee-hee,'" shared Giannis.

A legend on and off the floor

Giannis' fantastic personality has been on display ever since he made his way to Milwaukee from Greece. Whether it's donating $100,000 to employees of the Fiserv Forum at the height of the pandemic to him running to the stadium during his rookie season after sending all of his money to his parents in Greece, Giannis has always shown a special type of care for those around him.

Heath and Noah were just the latest examples of how Giannis Antetokounmpo cares deeply about his community and constantly looks to better the lives of others.

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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.