I like living in a smaller place, but I like being in big cities, too, like Athens.
— Giannis Antetokounmpo
I like Rice Krispie treats. I like Skittles and Snickers.
I'm a low-profile guy.
I've got to perfect my game. Keep working.
I cannot take 30 jumpers a game. Got to have a balance. You've got to get your teammates involved.
I like to score when I can, but if I can't do that, I like to do the other things - defense, blocking, rebounding.
It doesn't matter how you're playing: you've got to be vocal - you've got to be aggressive - if you really want to be one of the best in this league.
I see myself as a student. Trying to learn everything.
Dirk Nowitzki is the best European player, for me, that's ever played the game. He's an unbelievable talent.
I'm a humble kid. I grew up with Filathlitikos. There were some people in Filathlitikos that taught to me how to stay humble. It was coach Tzivas that never allowed me to get carried away. That's who I am.
I want to become one of the best players, so if you want to be one the best, you have to elevate all aspects of your game.
The night before games, I try to get some shots up. Early on the game day, I come early in the morning to try to get some shots up. I just try to do the same things: go through the scouting, watch some clips before the game, just try to get my body ready.
Obviously, Kobe is one of the greatest players to ever play the game.
You never know how life turns out.
To be one of the best to ever play the game? I think I have the ability to do that. But I've got to work hard. If I just keep talking and don't put some work in, it's not going to happen.
There's a lot of big guys who can play-make. We put labels like, 'Oh, he's a point guard, he's a center.' But sometimes your center can play-make for you and not just be the center, boxing out for rebounds and playing in the post.
I'm serious about it, and I want to spend my money wise. I'm not going to throw away any money.
My favorite movie is 'Coming to America' by Eddie Murphy.
Leading your family is a lot tougher than basketball.
Persistent in life? I think, yes, I am. I'm going to do something until I get it right.
I never went to college.
It's good to know that your coach cares about you.
You always fight with your brothers.
We loved our dad. My mom loved her husband. But at the end of the day, I think, he did what he was supposed to do in this world. He had five kids and raised us right. That's the most important thing.
I've just got to keep working hard, try to get my team better. That's a goal of mine.
It's my nature to be fearless.
That's the style of basketball I love, playing on the open court.
I hope to play in the NBA for many seasons, establish my position, and win titles.
It's such a long season, and there's so many games, so many trips, you've got to build habits and be consistent with what you do.
A lot of people know who I am now. They want a little bit of me, a little bit of my time. But at the end of the day, I still have to remember who I am.
I usually feel that I prefer to hide from people.
What's the reason I'm playing basketball? I do it because I love it, I do it because of my family, and that's it. I don't do it because of the money. I don't do it because of the fame. I just do it because I love it, and I do it for my family because my family enjoys it.
I was selling stuff probably since I could remember, like 6 or 7 years old. I was always out there helping my mom and dad sell watches, glasses, CDs, DVDs, stuff like that. Whatever we could put our hands on. I did it until I was around 17. But I was just doing it because I had to. There was no other option.
Me and my mother, we both love Eddie Murphy.
I don't like all these flashy cities like L.A. or Miami. I don't know if I could be the same player if I played in those cities.
I'm loyal to the people I work with.
I'm gonna have some nights when it's not gonna come. But if you keep playing natural, it's just gonna come. I'm gonna keep getting better, keep getting better, and one day, everything's gonna pay off.
If I can't score, I do whatever I can to support my teammates.
When I was young and I could dream a bit, I could see myself participating in the slam dunk contest. I've always wanted to experience that.
Losing someone you love is tough.
The things that Dirk has done for this league and for the Dallas Mavericks, it's unbelievable. And Coach Kidd was a teammate of Dirk, so for Jason Kidd to compare me with Dirk Nowitzki, it feels nice. It's a nice compliment.
Even if I'll be an All Star or Rookie of The Year, I will always be humble Giannis.
Every coach has a different style and approach.
I like hip-hop and rock music.
You have so many games to play, and you can do well in one game but bad in the other ones. The thing you've got to be is consistent.
I'm one of the best players in the league.
I am honored to be the first international player featured on the cover of 'NBA 2K19.'
I'm going to do whatever it takes for me and my team to be successful.
Just growing up and going through life and how tough life was for me and my family, I'm always going to stay humble.
