Liam Charles Antetokounmpo is a celebrity kid who was born on February 11, 2020, in the USA. He is the first child of Giannis Antetokounmpo, a Greek-Nigerian professional basketball player who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and his girlfriend Mariah Riddlesprigger, a former volleyball player. Liam Charles is named after his late paternal grandfather, Charles Antetokounmpo, who passed away in 2017 due to cardiac arrest.
A Family of Athletes
Liam Charles comes from a family of athletes, as his father Giannis is one of the best players in the NBA, who has won two MVP awards, one Defensive Player of the Year award, and one NBA championship. Giannis is also known by his nickname “Greek Freak” for his amazing skills and versatility on the court. Liam Charles’ mother Mariah was also a sportswoman, who played volleyball in high school and college, and won several accolades such as Junior League Senior Girl Athlete Awards and Scholar Athlete Awards.
Liam Charles is not the only child of Giannis and Mariah, as he has a younger brother named Maverick Antetokounmpo, who was born on June 13, 2021. Liam Charles also has four uncles, who are all involved in sports. His eldest uncle, Francis Antetokounmpo, is a former soccer player and a musician, who lives in Greece. His other three uncles, Thanasis, Kostas, and Alex Antetokounmpo, are all basketball players, who have played or are playing in the NBA or other professional leagues. In fact, three of the Antetokounmpo brothers, Giannis, Thanasis, and Kostas, have won NBA championships, making them the first trio of brothers to do so in NBA history.
A Life in the Spotlight
Being the son of a famous NBA star, Liam Charles has been in the spotlight since his birth. However, his parents have been very protective of his privacy, and did not reveal his face to the public until he was six months old. Giannis and Mariah often share photos and videos of Liam Charles on their social media accounts, showing their love and affection for their son. Liam Charles is also seen attending some of his father’s games, wearing his jersey and cheering for him.
Liam Charles is still too young to decide his future career, but he may follow his father’s footsteps and become a basketball player someday. He has already shown some interest in the sport, as he has been seen playing with a mini basketball hoop and a ball at home. He also has a lot of role models and mentors in his family, who can guide him and support him in his endeavors. Liam Charles is a lucky kid, who has a loving family, a comfortable life, and a bright future ahead of him.