Humble beginnings for the 'Greek Freak'

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo tells 60 Minutes about selling trinkets on Athens streets to help his family and how that persistence has propelled him in the NBA.

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[nolawiayelework]

From here to NBA champion....What a story, and so much more to be written!

[hartlinebling]

Awesome. It’s about time America hears his story. I’ve heard it many times living in Milwaukee and Giannis deserves everything he gets

[leroyglam]

It's impossible not to root for this guy and his family. HOF baby!!!✊🏾

[mikex]

Giannis lowkey turned the interviewer's word "pestered" into "persistent". Rewrite as you please Greak you're destined for greatness

[vigadotibrand]

So proud of you Giannis you are a gift from God.

[ballermilw]

I like how he said he wasnt poor in terms of happiness. All too often in America we rank things in terms of income and "poverty" but even living in poverty with the right people doesnt make it feel as bad.

[neogigo]

I’m so proud of this kid..keep going, the sky is the limit

[jamesogundare]

Naija any day, anywhere, anytime can survive anywhere in the world. We are so proud of you guys. The Adetokunbo!!! Go BUCKS!!!

[Alkomp]

With him, The Greek National Team is a favourite for the gold medal in every tournament

[moodir]

I just watched a preview of it on 60 minutes. It's exactly as it says there. This arena and this city became international because of him. Like me, I am a persian guy living in south korea, fell in love with his game, and now it's 2 years that Milwaukee bucks is my favorite team of all time in NBA

[UnkleAce]

Great guy, great player. Thank God Milwaukee bucks have him. MVP! in and off the court.

[irsinium]

Fact is, this family is a great one in many ways. They are making proud their parents country, Nigeria and their own, Greece. But the truth is O Yannis is a big patriot and we Greeks, value this more than anything. True Greeks respect it

[pitchmekrazywithangelab]

Love this man he is so inspirational.. He has such a grateful and humble attitude.

[MokilokiD]

"It is no nation we inhabit, but a language. Make no mistake; our native tongue is our true fatherland."

Εισαι Ελληνας Γιαννη, παντα θα εισαι .

[ajitkirpekar]

I'm glad Giannis highlighted this. Money is important, but it doesn't buy happiness. And just because you're poor it doesn't mean your family is full of misery.

[wynton]

His persistence defined this years NBA Playoffs!

[Quintana_]

As a Suns fan I tip my hat off to this man

[stevenbrown]

I have a Lot of respect for him he got it out the mud not be in another spoil kid. Understanding his role and what he needs to do in life it was not easy but he never gave up and now look at him.🏀💪🏾

[mikeburns]

As a Bucks fan, I can't wait to see the entire story they did on him. He's as fascinating and intriguing off the court as he is on it.

[Glurb]

Now that Giannis has led the Bucks to their first NBA title in 50 years, can you just post the entire 14-plus minutes profile instead of these clips? I think everyone should watch it and learn about the Greek Freak's incredible story. Please post the entire profile ASAP.