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Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo teaches Chinese kids basketball on tour.
Greek-Nigerian professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo, is back among the trends.
Chinese basketball fans have been in a frenzy since The Nigerian Freak arrived in Guangzhou.
Given the difficulties in pronouncing his last name, fans and media refer to the Greek-Nigerian celebrity lovingly as "Letter Bro" in China.
Giannis Antetokounmpo teaches Chinese kids basketball on tour
The first eco-friendly basketball court in the nation, with a "Nike China High School Basketball League" theme, was also inaugurated during Giannis Antetokounmpo's visit.
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Antetokounmpo said at the unveiling ceremony that he did not have such resources when trying to become a professional basketball player.
He said, "When I was young, I dreamed of playing on a court like this.
"You are fortunate to have it. I hope you cherish this facility and unleash your love for basketball."
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Giannis Antetokounmpo pledges 20 sneakers to Chinese court
Giannis Antetokounmpo was impressed and vowed right away to donate his old shoes during his next trip to China after learning that the newly donated court was a part of Nike's "new refurbished sneaker" program, where the plastic granules used were processed from the children's old shoes in an eco-friendly manner.
To help with the building of the court, he will bring 20 pairs from both himself and his teammates.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo led three of his brothers, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, who plays for the Bucks, Kostas Antetokounmpo, Alex Emeka Antetokounmpo, and the pupils in a basketball drill during the break in between courses.
The NBA star exclaimed, adding that even he would find it difficult to execute as well as they did, as the kids stretched their side legs while dribbling the ball.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo underlined the value of a relaxed environment in fostering children's interests in sports while reflecting on his own basketball path.
Giannis and his brothers visit to China comes after a massive charity event in Greece to honor their father.
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