“I was selling stuff probably since I could remember, like 6 or 7 years old. I wa…” — Giannis Antetokounmpo

Because my parents were illegal, they couldn't trust anybody. They were always nervous. A neighbor could be like, 'These people are making too much noise, their children are making too much noise,' and the cops could knock at our door and ask for our papers, and that's it. It's that simple. So you're always a little closed.

Just growing up and going through life and how tough life was for me and my family, I'm always going to stay humble.

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

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.