‘Emotional’ Giannis Antetokounmpo discloses he almost quit playing basketball after the passing of his father in 2017

"Giannis: The Marvelous Journey" premieres on Amazon Prime on February 19.

‘Emotional’ Giannis Antetokounmpo discloses he almost quit playing basketball after the passing of his father in 2017

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Amazon Prime Documentary (via X/Giannis)

A fresh documentary from Prime Video Sports shines a spotlight on the life of NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo. Within it, the 29-year-old Milwaukee Bucks icon reveals his inner struggles, sharing that he nearly abandoned basketball following the loss of his father, Charles Antetokounmpo, in 2017.

Exclusively shared by Amazon Prime, the first trailer for “Giannis: The Marvelous Journey” features Antetokounmpo, 29, and his family members vividly recounting how the tragic loss deeply impacted their family. Giannis’ father, Charles had a sudden heart attack in Milwaukee, just three years into his NBA career.

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Despite this, Giannis didn’t walk away from the sport he loved; instead, he became one of the greatest basketball players in the world after losing his father. He said:

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I said, 'I don't want to play no more.' We’re all going to die one day, so go conquer the world.

The Prime Video documentary traces Giannis’s journey from a humble upbringing in Greece as the son of Nigerian immigrants to the pinnacle of the basketball world. It all starts with the pivotal decision of Giannis’s parents, Charles and Veronica Antetokounmpo, to uproot their family from Nigeria for Greece when Giannis and his brothers were still children.

“The Marvelous Journey” Starring Giannis Antetokounmpo: Release Date, Streaming Platform, and More

Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time NBA MVP and 2021 NBA champion is preparing to release a feature-length documentary detailing his and his brother’s journey. Titled “The Marvelous Journey,” the film will narrate their path from the streets of Athens to the NBA, showcasing the stories of Thanasis, Kostas, and Alex alongside the two-time MVP. Save the date for February 19th as the documentary makes its debut on Prime Video, accessible through Amazon.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (via Open Source/X)

You can catch “The Marvelous Journey” on Amazon Prime Video (subscription required) or experience a special one-night-only screening at select Prime Premiere theaters. The release date is set for February 19, 2024, at 3:00 AM Eastern Time.

“The Marvelous Journey” offers viewers the opportunity to hear Antetokounmpo’s story firsthand, narrated by him and his brothers.

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