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Antetokounmpo follows Mahomes footsteps and invests in MLB's Milwaukee Brewers
After leading the Bucks to their first title in 50 years, Giannis Antetokounmpo is now part of the Brewers' ownership group in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Bucks superstar and NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo purchased a stake in the Milwaukee Brewers, the MLB franchise announced on Friday.
Antetokounmpo following Mahomes footsteps
After leading the Bucks to their first NBA title in 50 years, Finals MVP Antetokounmpo is now part of the Brewers' ownership group in Milwaukee.
Antetokounmpo follows in the footsteps of star Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes by buying into the city's baseball team – the 2018 NFL MVP invested in MLB outfit the Kansas City Royals in 2020 before joining the ownership group of MLS side Sporting Kansas City this year.
"The city of Milwaukee means so much to me," two-time NBA MVP Antetokounmpo said.
"I am honoured to be joining the Brewers ownership group to further my commitment and dedication to this great community.
"I take great pride in my city and I'm excited about what we can build together."
A "dream come true"
Antetokounmpo finished the NBA Finals averaging 35.2 points, 13.2 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game. LeBron James for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2015 (35.8 points, 13.3 rebounds and 8.8 assists) is the only other player to average 35, 10 and five in a Finals series.
After Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon, Antetokounmpo is the third player to win a regular season MVP award, Defensive Player of the Year and Finals MVP across his career.
Antetokounmpo added during Friday's news conference: "Man, this is unbelievable.
"This is a dream come true for a kid from Sepolia, Athens, Greece, born from immigrant parents. I could have never imagined I would be in this position.''
Brewers honored to receive Giannis
Antetokounmpo is the first new individual investor added to the Brewers ownership group since chairman Mark Attanasio purchased controlling interest in 2005.
"We are honoured to have Giannis join our team of Milwaukee Brewers investors," Attanasio said. "Giannis is a great athlete, a world champion, and a true local hero with international renown."
The Brewers – NL Central champions in 2011 and 2018 – are eyeing their first National League pennant and World Series title.