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<div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/07/24/072417_giannis1.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/07/24/072417_giannis2.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/07/24/072417_giannis3.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/07/24/072417_giannis4.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/07/24/072417_giannis5.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/07/24/072417_giannis6.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/07/24/072417_giannis7.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/07/24/072417_giannis8.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/07/24/072417_giannis9.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/07/24/072417_giannis10.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/07/24/072417_giannis11.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/07/24/072417_giannis12.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/07/24/072417_giannis13.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/07/24/072417_giannis14.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/07/24/072417_giannis15.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/07/24/072417_giannis16.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/07/24/072417_giannis17.jpg"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><p>Scenes from Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo&#x27;s visit to Manila.</p><cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Scenes from Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo&#x27;s visit to Manila.</p><cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Scenes from Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo&#x27;s visit to Manila.</p><cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Scenes from Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo&#x27;s visit to Manila.</p><cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Scenes from Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo&#x27;s visit to Manila.</p><cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Scenes from Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo&#x27;s visit to Manila.</p><cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Scenes from Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo&#x27;s visit to Manila.</p><cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Scenes from Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo&#x27;s visit to Manila.</p><cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Scenes from Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo&#x27;s visit to Manila.</p><cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Scenes from Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo&#x27;s visit to Manila.</p><cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Scenes from Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo&#x27;s visit to Manila.</p><cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Scenes from Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo&#x27;s visit to Manila.</p><cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Scenes from Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo&#x27;s visit to Manila.</p><cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Scenes from Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo&#x27;s visit to Manila.</p><cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Scenes from Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo&#x27;s visit to Manila.</p><cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Scenes from Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo&#x27;s visit to Manila.</p><cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Scenes from Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo&#x27;s visit to Manila.</p><cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></div></div></div><p>Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo thrilled Filipino fans in his brief visit to Manila as he hosted a bunch of activities at Glorietta Activity Center in Makati on Sunday, including a 3-on-3 competition among high school students.</p><p>Alongside Antetokounmpo were PBA stars Gabe Norwood and Ranidel de Ocampo. The event saw the &quot;Greek Freak&quot; usher the unveiling of a new basketball court at the Makati Science High School.</p><p>The 6-foot-11 Antetokounmpo burst into stardom in the 2016-17 NBA season, when he led the Bucks to the playoffs and was named the league&#x27;s Most Improved Player. With his remarkable blend of physical tools, athleticism and skill, Antetokounmpo is widely considered as one of the most unique players in the NBA.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/nba/news/2017/06/26/antetokounmpo-reveals-ambitious-dream-greece-27846">READ: Antetokounmpo reveals ambitious dream with Greece</a></li></ul><p>Antetokounmpo said he is aware of Filipinos&#x27; passion for the sport, but was still surprised at how well he was received by the fans on Sunday.</p><p>&quot;I was aware because I have a lot of Filipino friends I played basketball with,&quot; said Antetokounmpo, who grew up in Greece to parents who were Nigerian immigrants. &quot;But I never expected this.&quot;</p><p>&quot;It&#x27;s been great,&quot; he said of his visit. &quot;Hopefully I can see more tomorrow (Monday) in my free time, and have more fun.&quot;</p><p>For more sports coverage, visit the ABS-CBN <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com" target="_blank">Sports website.</a></p>

<p>Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo thrilled Filipino fans in his brief visit to Manila as he hosted a bunch of activities at Glorietta Activity Center in Makati on Sunday, including a 3-on-3 competition among high school students.</p>

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo thrilled Filipino fans in his brief visit to Manila as he hosted a bunch of activities at Glorietta Activity Center in Makati on Sunday, including a 3-on-3 competition among high school students.

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