WHAT HAPPENED?
Greek icon Giannis continues to star for the Milwaukee Bucks in basketball circles, but the 30-year-old forward has always been a big football fan. He has been known to put his skills to the test when it comes to working with a ball at his feet, rather than in his hands.
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Giannis has struck up a bond with Real Madrid ‘Galactico’ Vinicius down the years, with the Brazilian winger enjoying regular trips to the United States for NBA action. He has now sent a personalised package to Wisconsin.
WHAT GIANNIS SAID
Giannis is delighted to have taken ownership of said gifts, even if most of the items that he has received are not of a suitable size. He stands 6 feet 11 inches tall and wears size 16 shoes. Vinicius, meanwhile, is only 5 foot 9.
Giannis said when delivering a reveal video on his Instagram account: “Thank you for the hat brother. You got a small head! Thank you for the jersey, I appreciate you man. Vamos, Brasil!
“Thank you for the shoes. My brother Vini, I went to Brazil, I took this hat, I got his jersey on. Signed my guy Vini, thank you so much. Got his shoe, brand new shoe. And my guy knows that I love cookies and candy. We got a pin, hey Vin.
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“Thank you so much my guy, always reppin. The t-shirt is a little bit small. It’s a little bit small, but it’s ok man. Maybe one day you get as big as me. Maybe one day. I’m joking. Good luck with everything. See you!”
GettyWHAT NEXT FOR VINICIUS JR?
Vinicius is currently in the United States representing Real Madrid at the FIFA Club World Cup. They will be back in action on Thursday when facing Red Bull Salzburg at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.