Giannis and Thanasis sharing their only pair of shoes in….

Giannis and Thanasis sharing their only pair of shoes in the Rise movie that tells their story

One of the most well-known stories about the first steps of Giannis Antetokounmpo in basketball is the fact that they were sharing one pair of shoes with his brother Thanasis.

This story is depicted quite accurately in the new teaser of the upcoming movie “Rise” with the two brothers sharing their only pair of shoes during a practice.

Among the NBA players at the launch of One Court Milan, Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo sat down to discuss his experience in the event organized by the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) in collaboration with SDA Bocconi School of Management.

“I think it is never too late to learn, more and more, especially in something so big as this event,” he explained gaining from the program aiming to continue the efforts to support players.

Giannis and Thanasis sharing their only pair of shoes in the Rise movie that tells their story 

“Consistency, authenticity,” he pointed out on what he learned in One Court Milan, “Tell your story, the true telling of your story. That’s how you build your brand. That really stuck with me.”

“People tend to tell my story for me. It’s time for me to tell my story and how I see it,” he added, “I want to inspire people. I want people to wake up and believe they can achieve anything.”