“Just growing up and going through life and how tough life was for me and my fami…” — 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.

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

I was selling stuff probably since I could remember, like 6 or 7 years old. I was always out there helping my mom and dad sell watches, glasses, CDs, DVDs, stuff like that. Whatever we could put our hands on. I did it until I was around 17. But I was just doing it because I had to. There was no other option.

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.