It definitely isn’t an everyday thing for someone out of the United States to have made it to the NBA and not only that but also to become a two time MVP. Well if these are dream of young athletes they are sure to come true if they were to work hard enough.
This is how one will come to the Greek MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. This biography was in the making for a little while now as Spanish sportswriters Jose Manuel Puertas wanted to showcase how this gentle giant who was an absolute beast on the court came from humble beginnings and made a name for himself in the basketball arena.
Greek fans who adore the teo time MVP (Most Valuable Player) basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo will now have the opportunity to read the “Freak’s” biography following the launch of the Greek edition in Athens
Written by Spanish sportswriter Jose Manuel Puertas, the biography follows Antetokounmpo trajectory from his humble beginnings at the district of Sepolia in Athens, up to his rise to “Most Valuable Player” (MVP) status during his second season in the NBA in 2020.
The Greek edition is titled “Giannis Antetokounmpo: Writing History” and is published in Greece by Kaktos Publications. The original title of the book is “Giannis Antetokounmpo: An MVP Born out of Misery” (in Spanish, “Giannis Antetokounmpo: el MVP que surgio de la miseria”).
These are very exciting times as young athletes perform they should be given the chance to tell their story. The generation after these athletes should know that it takes a lot of discipline and hard work to get where their heroes got and talent is not the only thing you would need.
