WATCH: Giannis Antetokounmpo gifts Vinicius Jr. pair of signed shoes and his game jersey following Bucks’ thumping win over the Nets

Vinicius Jr. was also in attendance during the Milwaukee Bucks' recent cruise of a victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

WATCH: Giannis Antetokounmpo gifts Vinicius Jr. pair of signed shoes and his game jersey following Bucks’ thumping win over the Nets

Giannis Antetokounmpo shared a heartwarming moment with Vinicius Jr. (Image via Goal)

A heartwarming exchange between two global athletes in the form of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Vinicius Jr. took place in the aftermath of the clash between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Brooklyn Nets. Giannis Antetokounpo played a starring role in the 144-122 victory as he responded with 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists.

Playing for just 30 minutes, Giannis also had an utterly impressive FG% of 83.3% and and led his team in scoring, with Khris Middleton also producing a double-double. Regardless, Real Madrid and Brazil football sensation Vinicius Jr. was also one of the thousands who saw the Greek Freak’s display firsthand.

Giannis made it a point to address his fellow superstar after the game and shared a heartwarming few moments with Vinicius Jr. He also gave him a pair of game-worn Freak 5, and a signed jersey as souvenirs for the long journey the Madrid star had undergone to watch the Bucks in action. The moment was caught on video, as Giannis himself posted on Twitter to further complement the 23-year-old.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo will be at the center of everything Bucks achieve this season

Giannis had let his feelings known even before the season began. He was obviously chaffed after being ignored in the MVP conversation despite producing similar numbers in recent seasons as he did during his 2019 and 2020 MVO campaigns.

Giannis averaged 31.1 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 5.7 assists last campaign and is currently going at 30.8 points and 10.9 rebounds per game. Despite the numbers and being one of the best defenders in the league, Giannis has been ignored in the MVP conversation for 2 straight seasons.

Giannis Antetokonmpo and Damian Lillard have been in imperious form for the Bucks. (Image via CBS)

Now, alongside new teammate Damian Lillard, Giannis forms one of the most fearsome duo in the NBA. The two have already helped their team to a 23-8 start to the season and considering that they are still a work in progress, can be expected to emerge as title contenders by the end of the season.

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