15 Things You Don’t Know About Giannis Antetokounmpo

1. Hakeem Olajuwon Shares The Same Nigerian Tribe As The Antetokounmpo Family

What are the odds.

Two of the best NBA players in history are Nigerian and just happen to come form the same exact tribe, Yoruba.

Hakeem told Undisputed; “I’m sure Nigerians are very proud of him, especially because of the way he has conducted himself and how he is dominating the league. He has accomplished a great deal in such a short period of time.”

He realized Giannis was from the same tribe when he heard his last name, Antetokounmpo, which means “the crown has returned from overseas”.

Now, Giannis has been crowned as MVP. *Chills*