Giannis Antetokounmpo picks Cristiano Ronaldo as the football ‘GOAT’ over Lionel Messi

Giannis Antetokounmpo also picked Michael Jordan over Charles Barkley for the Christmas Game.

Giannis Antetokounmpo picks Cristiano Ronaldo as the football ‘GOAT’ over Lionel Messi

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Cristiano Ronaldo (Credits: Mashable ME and Business Insider)

Giannis Antetokounmpo received media attention when he openly expressed his admiration for football legend Cristiano Ronaldo. The NBA star from Greece, who supported CR7 as the greatest player ever, garnered attention for his admiration. On his YouTube channel, the Milwaukee Buck’s talisman explained his beliefs and clarified his position.

Giannis Antetokounmpo showed his respect for the legendary soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo by calling him “The GOAT” (Greatest of All Time) and complimenting his remarkable accomplishments and unwavering work ethic. When asked which Portuguese player he would like to spend a day with, Giannis quickly selected Ronaldo, expressing his admiration for his unmatched passion and commitment.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo said:

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You have unbelievable players. Luis Figo, Nani, and Deco, who were growing up, were one of my favorite players. But at the end you gotta go with the GOAT, the one and only Cristiano Ronaldo. Any sport he'd play, he'd probably be good at it.
Giannis Antetokounmpo on Cristiano Ronaldo

Antetokounmpo respected the five-time UEFA Champions League winner’s work ethic while paying his respects.

The athlete went on to praise Ronaldo’s adaptability and expressed belief in his ability to succeed in any sport. Antetokounmpo’s glowing evaluation of Ronaldo’s physical ability and mentality shows how highly respected the two athletes are of one another. This demonstrates the respect and appreciation that are shared across various sports and highlights the influence of Ronaldo’s legacy outside of the arena.

Giannis Antetokounmpo picks Michael Jordan for Christmas Game

Of the players in the NBA today, Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the most honest. We witnessed the same thing happen on his YouTube channel. He doesn’t hesitate to voice his opinions. The NBA legend that The Greek Freak would like to partner with for a Christmas game was the subject of a fan Q&A video that he posted. Charles Barkley was unfortunately left out even though he was mentioned in the question prompt.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Michael Jordan
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Michael Jordan (Credits: NZ Herald and Forbes)

Giannis Antetokounmpo said:

First of all, I love Charles. He is one of the Goats, one of the greatest players to ever play this game. But I have to pick Michael Jordan, if I could be a teammate with Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant for a day and if I had the opportunity to share the court with them, it be a great honor.

The choice by Antetokounmpo to join forces with Jordan is an homage to the latter’s extraordinary career and emphasizes the commonalities between the two athletes. Both players are well-known for their remarkable scoring skills. Antetokounmpo has already won back-to-back MVP awards and will probably win a third straight championship with the Milwaukee Bucks. Michael Jordan is a six-time NBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist.

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