Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger have made it a point to stay in touch with each other’s native Greece during their romantic relationship.

 Despite having Nigerian parents, he was born and reared in Athens, where he was exposed to both Greek and Nigerian culture. I may tell them that I grew up in Greece, where I was born. He remarked, “At the end of the day, I know the same things about Nigerian culture, even though I understand Greek culture, speak the language, and am familiar with the history.” In an ESPN interview, he provided clarification.

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Antetokounmpo has shown Riddlesprigger his affection for Greece as well.

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