Giannis Antetokounmpo and his bronze medal run at EuroBasket 2025 was overshadowed by an alarming incident involving his household.
After Greece fell to Turkey within the semifinal, Giannis’s spouse Mariah revealed she obtained a demise menace from a Turkish fan on social media, per BasketNews. She instantly referred to as out the message in a public submit.
“Individuals on this world are so disappointing! Throughout a basketball! I hope that these making hateful feedback and sending disgusting messages to my household are happy with yourselves,” Mariah wrote.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s spouse, Mariah, shared that her and their household obtained demise threats throughout EuroBasket 2025 😢 pic.twitter.com/dX6s0FLYCU
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“However because you need to attain out to me privately I’ll remember to let the world know publically who you’re!” Mariah continued.
“And to all Turkiye followers, congratulations in your medal, yall have an incredible group! Nevertheless to your followers, there’s no place for this sort of conduct in sports activities. Truly there’s no place for this sort of conduct interval!”
The incident got here simply someday earlier than Greece rebounded to safe bronze with a dramatic 92-89 victory over Finland. Giannis was emotional after the sport, seen crying as Greece stood on the rostrum for the primary time since 2009.
Later that night time, the two-time NBA MVP stated, “Take the f**king Turkey flag out,” on an Instagram Stay session.
In addition to the demise threats, Giannis was referred to as out by Turkish large Alperen Sengun.
The Bucks star later apologised for the outburst on his IG dwell.
On his Instagram story, Giannis wrote:
“Throughout my dwell feed, I made an inappropriate remark responding to any individual that was making disrespectful remarks. My intention was by no means to offend anybody. And I’m deeply sorry. I’ve nothing however love and respect for Turkey and other people around the globe. That’s how our prents raised us with love and respect.”
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