Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has had quite a career in basketball. Starting as a scrawny kid, he has gone on to win league MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, NBA Championship and most recently, an inspiring run with the Greece national team at the Paris Olympics. But his summer was not done as he chose to tie the knot with his longtime fianceé Mariah Riddlesprigger.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has built quite the reputation of an uber-competitive basketball player. That competitiveness has seen him strive to be great every minute he is on the floor. His motivation not only stems from his love for the game but also from his family, who make up his support system.
The Milwaukee Bucks star has three children with Riddlesprigger, Liam, Charles and Maverick Shai. All offsprings of the relationship they started during his first few years in America. After all these years staying together, the 2-time League MVP decided to make it official. They wed on the 1st of September in a private ceremony in Greece.
Who is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s wife?
Mariah Riddlesprigger is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist who has been in a relationship with Giannis Antetokounmpo for almost a decade. She played volleyball when she was attending Rice University in Houston. Armed with a degree in sports management, she interned with the NBA Summer League and then the Philadelphia 76ers.
The two have been in a relationship for a decade. Three children later, the two subtly revealed their engagement in 2023. A year later, Mariah Riddlesprigger is officially the wife of the ‘Greek Freak’.
Where is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s wife Mariah Riddlesprigger from?
Mariah Riddlesprigger was born in Fresno, California. She later took up sports management and sociology at Rice University, Houston. After initially working with the NBA Summer League, she landed a job in the basketball operations department of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger with their children (image via sincerelyymariah/Instagram)That is where the Milwaukee Bucks star spotted his future partner. The two have been together for 10 years straight and have built a life together along with their children. She is a pillar of support for her superstar husband and helps him with his philanthropy.
What does Mariah Riddlesprigger do for a living?
An idea sprang up in the mind of Mariah Riddlesprigger when Giannis Antetokounmpo was in the NBA bubble. With time on her hand, she started planning and putting together all that she needed to start a clothing brand. In May 2021 she launched the brand Sincerely, Mariah.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger sporting her apparel collection (image via sincerelyymariah/Instagram)It is a collection of loungewear pieces inspired by people she has met over the years. She has often claimed that her superstar husband is a pillar of support in her venture and is often seen sporting her offerings. Other than this, she is active in helping her husband in his foundation work, along with all the initiatives they bring to the Milwaukee area.
When did Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger get married?
Giannis Antetokounmpo slipped the wedding ring onto Mariah Riddlesprigger’s finger on September 1, 2024. It was the culmination of a three-day celebration at the Costa Navarino resort in Greece. The Bucks superstar had his teammate Khris Middleton as his best man.
Mariah Riddlesprigger on the eve of her wedding (image via Open Source/X)Antetokounmpo’s Nigerian heritage was the basis of the wedding theme as around 200 guests came to share in their joy. The couple finally united after spending 10 years together and having three children. Next NBA season, the superstar will officially have his wife supporting him from the sidelines.
FAQs
How old is Mariah Riddlesprigger?
Mariah Riddlesprigger is 31 years old.
When did Giannis Antetokounmpo marry Mariah Riddlesprigger?
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger got married on the 1st of September, 2024.
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