Giannis Antetokounmpo and his mother Veronica received widespread acclaim from NBA fans for their traditional Nigerian outfits. Veronica shared a photo of herself with the superstar Milwaukee Bucks player from their trip to Nigeria in August, which was part of the marketing for his documentary.

She posted an image from their visit to Nigeria last year on her Instagram, taken while they were in their homeland. They were promoting “Ugo,” a documentary that explores Giannis’s origins and his journey to connect with their culture, produced through WhatsApp.

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“My mother ensured that we embraced my Nigerian culture while growing up in Greece, but I never had the chance to experience my homeland directly,” Giannis said before the documentary’s release. “Thanks to WhatsApp, I was able to stay linked to my family and roots, allowing me to craft my own unique understanding of heritage.”

On social media, NBA fans expressed their admiration for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Veronica’s traditional Nigerian attire. Giannis’s parents emigrated from Lagos, Nigeria, to Greece in search of work, and the two-time MVP was born and raised in Athens.

One admirer praised the traditional outfit, saying, “Absolutely amazing! So beautiful and regal.”

Another fan remarked that the Antetokounmpos looked like royalty.

Additionally, another admirer appreciated Giannis and his mother’s reconnection with their heritage:

Here are some other reactions to the Antetokounmpos’ outfits: