Giannis Antetokounmpo attends Aris versus Panionios match
On Saturday, April 25, NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo attended the Stoiximan GBL match between Aris Betsson and Panionios at the Nick Galis Hall in Thessaloniki. He was accompanied by his brother Thanasis, his mother Veronica, and Aris owner Richard Xiao. The visit was intended to support Kostas Antetokounmpo, who plays for Aris. During the event, Aris fans gave the Antetokounmpo family a warm reception and chanted a humorous request for Giannis to leave the NBA and join their team to help win a championship. Giannis Antetokounmpo expressed his gratitude and surprise at the atmosphere, stating it was his first time attending a game for Aris. The match held significance for Panionios, as it was a crucial game regarding their league survival. The event concluded with the athlete engaging with fans and signing autographs before the tip-off.