Giannis Antetokounmpo was already one of the NBA’s most lovable superstars. But his performance Monday night giving his postgame press conference in a Hulk costume may have won over anyone who wasn’t already a big Giannis fan.
The Greek Freak was fully decked out for the occasion after the Bucks’ win over the Heat, rocking a mask and costume for the occasion as he answered reporters’ questions. He even broke out a Hulk voice as he opened the press conference, telling reporters “Don’t be scared” to the laughs of many in the room.
"Don't be scared c'mon!"
— NBA (@NBA) October 31, 2023
Giannis having too much fun tonight 🤣 pic.twitter.com/wlCGNrOERN
Antetokounmpo later explained he was in the costume in order to be able to celebrate Halloween with his kids, given the team has to head to Toronto on Wednesday.
“I’m doing this for my kids,” Antetokounmpo said.
"I'm doing this for my kids."
— Scott Grodsky (@ScottGrodsky) October 31, 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo did his entire press conference in costume before the NBA life takes him on the road again tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/B9vE1n1Arj
Giannis also did answer plenty of basketball-related questions throughout the presser, which produced some hilarious moments.
Giannis Antetokounmpo on the #Bucks late game execution vs. the #Heat - “We didn’t have to do it that way.” https://t.co/QzxkcgnF5b pic.twitter.com/6XcxugS0pU
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) October 31, 2023
It was an awesome, authentic moment from one of the league’s stars, and a reminder of NBA players being humans with lives outside of basketball. Fans loved it.
🤣🤣🤣. The voice is killing me. https://t.co/gctskkvSK2
— Dumebi (@sankhalifah) October 31, 2023
— Tanner Casterton (@tcasterton10) October 31, 2023
This dude is not real😂😂😂 https://t.co/jFsSF2qN1E
— Lindell WigginHIM (@PlayoffPCBurner) October 31, 2023
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Giannis gonna end up going down as one of the most likable NBA players ever. just a big child that likes to hoop https://t.co/Ql6uiktjZ1
— Andy Deossa 🇨🇴 (@Andy_Deossa) October 31, 2023
Giannis might be my favorite person in sports. https://t.co/iDDAR1wmpH
— Wes Crosby (@OtherNHLCrosby) October 31, 2023
