The third kid of Greek-Nigerian professional basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo and his fiance Mariah Riddlesprigger was born lately.
The Milwaukee Bucks player disclosed the couple’s newest family member in a recent social media post.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger announced the arrival of a girl on social media.
After two boys, Liam, age three, and Maverick, age two, the couple welcomed Eva Brooke into the world.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, a Greek-Nigerian professional basketball player, and his fiancée Mariah Riddlesprigger recently welcomed the birth of their third child. – Instagram/Mariah RiddlespriggerThe couple revealed the gender of the baby and their engagement just last week during a press conference to mark National Diaper Need Awareness Week.Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger shared a picture of their two sons clutching a basket with little Eva on their official social media accounts.)
Eva Brooke is the third child born to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah following boys Liam, 3, and Maverick, 2.
Along with the photo was a message that said, “Welcome Home Eva Brooke Antetokounmpo 🤍 Daddy’s Little Girl and Brothers’ Baby Sister.”
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mariah Riddlesprigger and children
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger joyfully announced the arrival of their first child, Liam Charles Antetokounmpo, on February 10, 2020.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, a Nigerian by birth, continues his father’s heritage by releasing Poverty Is No Joke.Giannis’s late father Charles was commemorated with Liam’s middle name, which he chose in 2017. Giannis passed away in 2017.On August 18, 2021, Maverick Shai Antetokounmpo, their second son, was born.They revealed the arrival of their third child, whom they have now named Eva, in May 2023.)
In the photos, Giannis the 2021 NBA Finals MVP is spotted with his mother, Veronica Antetokounmpo in Lagos
When Mariah was an intern with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2014 she crossed paths with Giannis Antetokounmpo who was in his second season in the NBA.
Before Giannis became famous, their relationship started around this time, and Mariah has stayed by Giannis’s side ever since the beginning of his professional career.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nigeria
Despite playing for the Greece National Team in international competitions, Giannis Antetokounmpo emphasized that his morals and principles are heavily impacted by his Nigerian heritage and culture.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo stressed how much his Nigerian background and culture influence his morals and principles. – Photo courtesy of Instagram user Giannis AntetokounmpoThe standout player for the Milwaukee Bucks claimed that everyone is aware that he is Nigerian, despite having been born in Greece and playing for the Greek national team.Giannis Antetokounmpo talked about his plans to go to Houston and practice with Nigerian superstar Hakeem Olajuw on the 48 Minutes podcast.)
Giannis Antetokounmpo talked about his plans to go to Houston and practice with Nigerian superstar Hakeem Olajuwon on the 48 Minutes podcast. Picture Source: ImagoThe interview involved a comparison between Antetokounmpo and Olajuwon because they both wear the number 34 and have Nigerian ancestry.Giannis claimed that Olajuwon was an inspiration to him and that he and his mother had recently visited Nigeria.