Giannis Antetokounmpo is a Greek basketball player who plays power forward/center for the Milwaukee Bucks as of February 2025. He began his career with EFAO Zografou B.C. in Greece from 2011 to 2013, playing 26 games and showcasing his scoring, playmaking, and rebounding abilities. He was the FIBA EuroBasket Top Scorer in 2022 and won the Euroscar Player of the Year in 2018.
Antetokounmpo entered the NBA Draft in 2013 and was selected 15th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks, where he has played ever since. He led the Bucks to an NBA championship in 2021 and was named Finals MVP. He also won NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2020 and NBA All-Star Game MVP in 2021. As of February 2025, he has made nine NBA All-Star appearances from 2017 to 2025.
Who Is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Wife?
Mariah Antetokounmpo, formerly known as Mariah Danae Riddlesprigger, is the wife of Giannis Antetokounmpo. She was a standout volleyball player at Rice University, competing for the Rice Owls women’s volleyball team. Over her four seasons, she earned recognition as the C-USA Defensive Player of the Week and played in 29 matches, starting 23 in her senior year. During her junior season, she ranked 17th in digs per set in conference play and was 18th overall in the league.
As of February 2025, Mariah Riddlesprigger is 32 years old, having been born on September 17, 1992, in Fresno, California. She is 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall.
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A Look At Mariah Riddlesprigger’s Career
Mariah Riddlesprigger is an American entrepreneur and the founder of the clothing brand Sincerely, Mariah, which she launched in May 2021. She began developing the brand during her husband Giannis Antetokounmpo’s time in the NBA bubble. In 2022, they also launched the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation to support nonprofits in Milwaukee and worldwide.
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Mariah Riddlesprigger’s Family
Mariah Riddlesprigger’s parents are Pat and Cathy Riddlesprigger. Her father, Pat, played basketball at Fresno State, appearing in 119 games and scoring 848 points with 544 rebounds. She has two sisters, Makayla and Maya.
Giannis And Mariah’s Marriage And Children
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger got married in September 2024 in Greece. As of February 2025, they have been married for over six months and together for more than six years. They have three children: Liam, born on February 11, 2020, Maverick Shai, born in September 2021, and Eva Brooke, born in September 2023.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are going strong in the 2024-25 NBA regular season with a 33-25 record. The Bucks hold the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference standings, and Giannis ranks second among the season leaders with an average of 30.9 points per game.
