190 lbs rookie Giannis Antetokounmpo used to hit the smoothest “Dougies” for the Greece National Team

Jeet Pukhrambam | 29/08/2022
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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s fun factor doesn’t come with many NBA stars. That is why he’s been a fan favorite since his rookie days!

These days NBA stars have a likable demeanor that the legends of yesteryear lacked. Today’s players are friendly and kind. There is a gentleness about them that wasn’t visible in the 80s or 90s.

Back then, NBA players were looked at as menacing, dangerous, in fact. But if you look at players like LeBron James and Stephen Curry, you will see that the perception has changed drastically.

One such player is Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak. He may have a mean mug that terrifies opposition defenders but this visage is one that he developed fairly recently.

Early in his career, and especially in his rookie year, he was far more childlike. But that’s understandable since he was a healthy teenager entering the league.

Yet, even today, and despite his merits, he possesses a childlike callow. This behavior is apparent off the court and not on it. And frankly, we enjoy it. So, let’s take a look back at the hilarious dancer that is Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo does the “Dougie” for the Greece National Team!

Call it initiation, call it a ritual, but every rookie has to dance or sing when they join a team. Whether it is a franchise or your nation, the traditions stay the same. A young Giannis was subject to it too and safe to say, he did his best.

Guess who was taking that video? None other than former NBA Champion Zaza Pachulia!

Boy, that was hard to watch! We’re glad he didn’t choose dancing as a career, basketball suits him much better.

Also read: Giannis Antetokounmpo forks out $1 Million despite negating LeBron James’ $1.5 M expenditure on personal health

Post Edited By: Jeet Pukhrambam
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Jeet Pukhrambam

Jeet Pukhrambam is The SportsRush's Lead Editor for Basketball. After freelancing for five years as an independent writer, Jeet created thousands of blog posts and articles. He now covers intriguing news reports and throwback stories on all things NBA. His interest in NBA started with the ascendancy of Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 2016-17 season. Since then, Jeet has managed to coalesce his knowledge of the game and his writing to create pieces that are reflective of the current state of the league. Now, he ensures that The SportsRush produces the highest quality of writing. In his free time, he enjoys playing football, cooking, traveling, and dancing to techno. Jeet takes pride in his critical thinking, music playlists, and his love for spaghetti.

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