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An extended, warm and heartfelt message was shared on social media by Giannis Antetokounmpo, attached to a picture from his sunny family vacation. The Milwaukee Bucks star captioned the photo with, ‘I just want to collect memories with my forevers,’ followed by an infinity sign and a bottle emoji. The picture offers a perfect view of Giannis and his family relaxing on a boat on gorgeous blue waters, with lush greenery in the backdrop. The scene is joy and chiller vibes.
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Soon, the post gathered thousands of likes accompanied by comments from all over the world, showering warm wishes and praises on this NBA champ. One remarked, ‘The boys are getting big!!!!’ Another said, ‘Milwaukee loves you big fella.’ It was all positive vibes, with an overwhelming number of users appreciating Giannis for making time for his family. ‘Keep making those wonderful memories with your family. Time goes by so quickly. Family is everything,’ said one.
Going the opposite way, however, was not every comment that congratulated Giannis. Going right in and stating his thoughts about Giannis’s career, one commenter called for Giannis to join Atlanta. ‘Great vacation. Now quit it and request a trade to Atlanta. If you’d care to play so be it, but if you care about legacy, you’ll do what’s best for yourself.’ From that rooting, the tone shifted rather sharply and noticeably for a very short while; however, some bizarrely respectable responses still focused on the wholesome nature of the post.
Greek proponents simultaneously came through with some of their native comments while one was translated to, ‘Very moving, you are collecting memories with your loved ones! May you all be well! Health, happiness, and prosperity for all!’ Another simply said, “Bravo, Giannis, we are proud of you.” The ethnic pride was coming through loud and clear, though one user took a sharper angle and reminded Giannis of past struggles: ‘Don’t forget that Greece didn’t want you until you became a basketball star…don’t fall for their fake love now that you have high status; they were racist to you and your family until you became “valuable” to them.’
Despite all the accolades and unsolicited advice, the bigger connecting message to the crowd is that the unshakable team spirit shown by Giannis to his immediate family is something many resonate with. Through his cheeky smile in the photo or across the terse yet profound caption- this post is a reminder of what is paramount to the two-time MVP. While the internet could at any time have its own opinion, this moment was about pure love, chill vibes, and making great memories.
There is a serene quality to the picture with Giannis sharing their good time with those close to him in what appears to be a tropical paradise. The bright aquas from the water and the cool greens from the land constitute the picture-perfect backdrop to the carefree attitude of the moment. It is one of those moments that stop a man in his tracks to appreciate the small things-which Giannis will most probably be very thankful for.
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As the comments kept pouring in, it could be seen clearly that Giannis Antetokounmpo is a superstar on the basketball courts but first, he’s family. What a great one to witness in a world where athletes are torn apart and scrutinized for every little move they make to catch even a glimpse of one who really knows where his heart is. And whether on the court or on vacation, Giannis keeps winning-both in the game and in life.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
