What really happened in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s viral Greece head slap moment | NBA News
The Milwaukee Bucks are busy with next season. But Giannis Antetokounmpo is making headlines far away from Wisconsin. During a warm-up match in Athens, a short clip of the Bucks star quickly went viral. The video shows Giannis in a team huddle, reaching across and playfully tapping a teammate’s head. Now, with EuroBasket 2025 just weeks away, the lighthearted clip has put even more eyes on Greece’s campaign.
Giannis Antetokounmpo caught in playful huddle moment on August 16
On August 16, during a Greece exhibition game in Athens, cameras caught a short clip of Giannis in a team huddle. He reached across his teammates and tapped the back of one player’s head.The player was in the starting group, though his name was not clear in the broadcast. Soon, the video spread on Instagram and X. Fans debated what had really happened.Some thought Giannis was joking. Others felt it was a reaction to something said. The Sporting News reported that Giannis did not play in that game but was loud and active from the bench.
Giannis Antetokounmpo stays in spotlight as EuroBasket opener nears
The warm-up game came before the EuroBasket 2025 group stage. The tournament begins later this month. Giannis, has been with the Greece squad since early August. The clip went viral only hours after the match.Giannis is a two-time NBA MVP and a 2021 champion with the Bucks. He is known for his passion and energy. Coaches in Milwaukee and Greece often praise his leadership. Head coach Vassilis Spanoulis said earlier, “Giannis brings energy to every practice and every huddle. His teammates know him and understand his passion.”Also Read: Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union grab spotlight with bold pajama post ahead of wedding anniversaryNow, with Greece set to open their EuroBasket run, this lighthearted clip has brought even more eyes on the team. The short video keeps Giannis in the spotlight as fans in both Greece and Milwaukee wait for the games to begin.
