Giannis Antetokounmpo and his bronze medal run at EuroBasket 2025 was overshadowed by an alarming incident involving his household.
After Greece fell to Turkey within the semifinal, Giannis’s spouse Mariah revealed she obtained a loss of life risk from a Turkish fan on social media, per BasketNews. She instantly referred to as out the message in a public submit.
“Folks on this world are so disappointing! Throughout a basketball! I hope that these making hateful feedback and sending disgusting messages to my household are pleased with yourselves,” Mariah wrote.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s spouse, Mariah, shared that her and their household obtained loss of life threats throughout EuroBasket 2025 😢 pic.twitter.com/dX6s0FLYCU
— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) September 16, 2025
“However because you wish to attain out to me privately I’ll be sure you let the world know publically who you might be!” Mariah continued.
“And to all Turkiye followers, congratulations in your medal, yall have a tremendous crew! Nevertheless to your followers, there’s no place for such a conduct in sports activities. Really there’s no place for such a conduct interval!”
The incident got here simply in the future earlier than Greece rebounded to safe bronze with a dramatic 92-89 victory over Finland. Giannis was emotional after the sport, seen crying as Greece stood on the rostrum for the primary time since 2009.
Later that evening, the two-time NBA MVP stated, “Take the f**king Turkey flag out,” on an Instagram Stay session.
In addition to the loss of life threats, Giannis was referred to as out by Turkish massive Alperen Sengun.
The Bucks star later apologised for the outburst on his IG dwell.
On his Instagram story, Giannis wrote:
“Throughout my dwell feed, I made an inappropriate remark responding to any person that was making disrespectful remarks. My intention was by no means to offend anybody. And I’m deeply sorry. I’ve nothing however love and respect for Turkey and folks world wide. That’s how our prents raised us with love and respect.”
READ MORE: Chris Bosh & Spouse Being Sued by Former Private Assistant
