Wednesday night, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger announced via social media that they are expecting their third child.
In an Instagram post titled “Our dreams becoming reality,” Riddlesprigger proclaimed.
Two children already reside with the couple: Liam, age three, and Maverick Shai, age one. The boys are frequently spotted in the corridors and on the floor of Fiserv Forum as the Bucks superstar works the audience or takes shots.
The Greek Freak accompanied his sons to Greece during the summer of 2022, where the group visited the Acropolis. “Our annual trip to the Acropolis,” he wrote alongside an Instagram photo of his father and sons.
Liam, the first son of Antetokounmpo, was born on February 10, 2020. In 2021, shortly after his first birthday, Liam accompanied his father to his first Bucks home game to personally encourage him on. The three-year-old has observed Antetokounmpo play basketball frequently ever since.
Notwithstanding his accomplished basketball career, Antetokounmpo has unequivocally declared his unwavering commitment to his son. In May 2021, he told Bucks announcer Jim Paschke, “If my son were to inquire of me, ‘Dad, when do you plan to retire and allow us to play more together?’” “I would retire immediately.”
On August 18, 2021, Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger welcomed their second child, son Maverick. As a community service and celebration of Maverick’s birth, his parents organized a diaper drive three months after his arrival.She wrote on Instagram, “Becoming a mother made me realize how expensive basic necessities are for infants and children.”
Riddlesprigger first disclosed in May 2021 that she and the Bucks athlete were expecting their second child. “Thank you, Liam and Baby #2, for giving me meaning in life!” she wrote in an Instagram post.Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger express their gratitude and admiration for their families frequently.Riddlesprigger posted a photo of herself and Giannis celebrating his birthday in December, accompanied by the caption, “Giannis, I genuinely appreciate every aspect of you. Your illumination would diminish my existence. Your role as a father to our sons is truly remarkable. Joyous Birthday to My Love! I can assure you that this year will be truly extraordinary.”It was disclosed earlier on Wednesday that Antetokounmpo was the sole NBA player to have received unanimous recognition as a first-team selection this season. He accomplished an extraordinary distinction that has not been witnessed in the league for the last half-century.Since then, the 28-year-old has been selected unanimously to the first team each of the previous five seasons, a feat not accomplished by any athlete in at least fifty years.Since the 2018-19 season, Giannis has undoubtedly been selected to the first team, amassing all 500 possible votes in that time period.