Giannis Antetokounmpo Net worth, Salary and Endorsements

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a Greek professional basketball player who now plays for the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks. Antetokounmpo, who was born in Greece to Nigerian parents, began his basketball career with the Filathlitikos youth teams in Athens. He began playing for the club’s senior team in 2011 before being drafted 15th overall by the Bucks in the 2013 NBA draught. The term “Greek Freak” was given to Giannis Antetokounmpo because of his nationality, as well as his mix of size, quickness, and ball-handling abilities. 

Giannis earns $47.6 million a year, which includes $19.6 million in salary and prizes, as well as $28 million in endorsement deals. The coronavirus pandemic has taken a huge toll on the revenue of the Greek sniper. Giannis and Bucks agreed on a massive contract that tied the Greek star for five more seasons. The deal is reportedly worth $228 million, including an opt-out in the fourth year of the contract. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo net worth

The Greek Freak is estimated to be around $70 million in net worth in the year 2021. His $228.2 million contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks is the richest contract in the history of the National Basketball Association.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s salary at Milwaukee Bucks

Giannis makes around $19.6 million in salary according to his current contract which runs till 2025 with an opt-out clause after the fourth season. According to Forbes, he is ranked 55th in the list of the world’s highest-paid athletes in 2020. Following is his salary breakdown:

• 2020-21: $27.5 million
• 2021-22: $39.3 million
• 2022-23: $42.5 million
• 2023-24: $45.6 million
• 2024-25: $48.8 million
• 2025-26: $51.9 million

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s endorsements

Giannis has numerous big endorsement arrangements, including a shoe sponsorship deal with Nike. In November 2017, Giannis inked a “long-term” endorsement arrangement with Nike. Giannis made $35 million in salary and sponsorships between June 2017 and June 2018. He earned $43 million between June 2018 and June 2019. Endorsements bring in at least $10 million a year for him. Giannis’ NBA MVP selection triggered big bonuses from sponsors like Nike. Nike released the Zoom Freak 1 in 2019. This became the largest initial signature shoe launch in Nike basketball history. In 2020, Disney has agreed to produce a film based on Antetokounmpo’s life, similar to “The Blind Side.” It is scheduled to be released in 2022. He also endorses 2k Sports and Hulu.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Charity

Giannis Antetokounmpo and his four brothers started the AntetounBros Academy in 2019. The academy’s goal is to help young boys and girls get their professional basketball careers off to a good start. Furthermore, the foundation, which is supported by Giannis’ official sports clothing partner Nike, will operate in Greece for two years. Last year, he announced that his All-Star team will donate $200000 to the After School Matters charity. He also teamed up with the Milwaukee Bucks and Pick ‘n Save to donate more than $50,000 worth of food to Milwaukee-area charity.