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THE YOUNG SUPERSTARS TAKING OVER THE GAME

Under-20 European Championships that year. By

then it was clear his basketball future would move
beyond Europe.
He wasn’t drafted until the middle of the first
round in the 2013 NBA Draft. Fans knew little about
him when he first took the floor in his Bucks jersey,

with his long last name stretching practically shoulder
to shoulder across his back.
But Antetokounmpo quickly began compiling

can’t-miss highlights with his athletic plays. Even
in a league with some of the best athletes in the

International Cover Boy

Antetokounmpo knew he had really made it to the big time
when he made it to the cover of a video game. He was
chosen for the cover of NBA 2K19, making him the first
international player to earn that honor. Like many NBA
players, Antetokounmpo said he enjoyed playing the popular
game and said it was a dream to be chosen for the cover.
The company said Antetokounmpo was the perfect choice
as the first international choice. “Giannis is the future of
the NBA, and his drive and athleticism have made him an
undeniable force in the league,” said Alfie Brody, NBA 2K’s
vice president of marketing.

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