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Nigerian Greek player Giannis Antetokounmpo has purchased a stake in professional baseball team Milwaukee Brewers.
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is purchasing a stake in the Milwaukee Brewers, sources tell ESPN. Follows the model of Patrick Mahomes: small-market star investing in the local baseball franchise, which Mahomes did in joining the Royals' ownership group.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 20, 2021
The two-time NBA MVP led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA Championship since 1961 in July, averaging 30.2 points per game and 12.2 rebounds per game during the playoff run. He also won the NBA Finals MVP trophy.
Congrats to Giannis and the city of Milwaukee.