Giannis Antetokounmpo marries his longtime partner

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo officially tied the knot over the weekend with his partner Mariah Riddlesprigger. They reportedly married in Antetokounmpo’s home country of Greece in a ceremony where Bucks forward Khris Middleton served as the best man.

Middleton and Antetokounmpo have played together since 2013 and have become close friends along the way. They were each vital to winning the 2021 NBA championship, with the Greek Freak being named the 2021 finals MVP. Other guests in attendance included LeBron James, Serena Williams and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

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The marriage plans were kept very private, with most media outlets being unaware of the event until late last week.

Antetokounmpo is nearing his 12th NBA season and is looking to get back to title contention after Milwaukee’s disappointing playoff campaigns over the last few years.

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About the Author Published Sep 3, 2024

JAMES PARKER

James Parker is a sports reporter and writer for Ball Exclusives. With a bachelor's degree earned at the age of 19, he’s spent years working as a sports journalist, including an award-winning stint at The Appalachian.