Giannis Antetokounmpo Quotes

1. “It's my nature to be fearless.”

2. “What's the reason I'm playing basketball? I do it because I love it, I do it because of my family, and that's it. I don't do it because of the money. I don't do it because of the fame. I just do it because I love it, and I do it for my family because my family enjoys it.”

3. “To be one of the best to ever play the game? I think I have the ability to do that. But I've got to work hard. If I just keep talking and don't put some work in, it's not going to happen.”

4. “If you are going to do something, you have to do it for yourself, and that's what I try to do. I try to be authentic and try to be original, so that's what I try to be. A lot of people try to build big brands but have received bad advice, and they don't try to be authentic and real with themselves.”

5. “Before I leave this earth, I'm going to help people have a better future.”

6. “You can just never forget where you came from.”

7. “Whatever I try to do, I always try to give it my best and try to be a killer because, at the end of the day, if you don't work hard, you are not going to get food on your table.”

8. “I'm a humble kid. I grew up with Filathlitikos. There were some people in Filathlitikos that taught to me how to stay humble. It was coach Tzivas that never allowed me to get carried away. That's who I am.”

9. “I like Rice Krispie treats. I like Skittles and Snickers.”

10. “I'm really scared of failing.”

11. “A lot of people know who I am now. They want a little bit of me, a little bit of my time. But at the end of the day, I still have to remember who I am.”

12. “It starts with my family. That drives me every day, just seeing them smiling.”

13. “I've got to perfect my game. Keep working.”

14. “I want to become one of the best players, so if you want to be one the best, you have to elevate all aspects of your game.”

15. “I see myself as a student. Trying to learn everything.”

16. “I'm gonna have some nights when it's not gonna come. But if you keep playing natural, it's just gonna come. I'm gonna keep getting better, keep getting better, and one day, everything's gonna pay off.”

17. “I was selling stuff probably since I could remember, like 6 or 7 years old. I was always out there helping my mom and dad sell watches, glasses, CDs, DVDs, stuff like that. Whatever we could put our hands on. I did it until I was around 17. But I was just doing it because I had to. There was no other option.”

18. “My favorite movie is 'Coming to America' by Eddie Murphy.”

19. “LeBron James is one of the best players in the league - and one of the best players to ever play the game.”

20. “Of course, I know by growing older, I'm going to become stronger, smarter, and know the game better.”