Giannis
Book description
As the face of the NBA's new world order, Giannis Antetokounmpo has overcome unfathomable obstacles to become a symbol of hope for people all over the world; the personification of the American Dream. But his backstory remains largely untold. Fader unearths new information about the childhood that shaped "The Greek…
Why read it?
1 author picked Giannis as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Fader’s book presents a side of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo that I never knew about, focusing less on his stellar NBA career and more on his family and all the hardships he has faced, from growing up in immense poverty to grappling with his identity to struggling to adjust to life in America.
Through outstanding reporting, Fader tells a story that is both heartfelt and inspiring in ways I didn’t expect when I first dove in. This is one of my favorite books ever.
From Alex's list on engrossing sports books that take you behind the scenes.
Want books like Giannis?
Our community of 11,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Giannis.
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in basketball players, Greece, and the NBA?
11,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about basketball players, Greece, and the NBA.