How Tall is Giannis Antetokounmpo? His Real Height Revealed

Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s Height Compared to His Teammates at Milwaukee Bucks.

A little more authority on his height, the Milwaukee Bucks’ roster, as listed by ESPN, has Giannis Antetokounmpo listed at 6 feet, 11 inches. And also on that list, he is the second-tallest player on the Bucks, only 1 inch shorter than center Brook Lopez, who stands at 7 feet. However, while Brook has a massive weight of 282 lbs., Giannis still weighs lesser but has the age advantage as he is six years younger, and he could possibly gain more.

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On the same roaster list, only two other players come close to being on the same height level as Giannis and they are Sandro Mamukelashvili and Serge Ibaka who are both standing at 6 feet 10 inches each. However, while Sandro’s weight is 240 lbs., Serge weighs a bit lesser at 235 lbs.

Another notable name on the list is Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Giannis’s older brother who is two years older than he is. Thanasis’ height on the list is 6 feet 7 inches and he weighs way lesser than Giannis at just 219 lbs. This goes to say that indeed Giannis is heavily built for his age, and he has speed as well.

All other athletes on the Bucks Roaster team list are shorter, better yet, not as tall as Giannis, except Brook. However, the least tall players on the roaster list are Wesley Matthews, Jrue Holiday, George Hill, Grayson Allen, and Jevon Carter. While the first four are all standing at 6 feet 4 inches tall, the latter of them stands at 6 feet 1 inch. There is none lesser than 6 feet tall on the team.

Why the Variations in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Height?

Since the beginning of his career, the 2021 NBA champion has had his height listed differently by various publications and authoritative sources. Some sources give figures that are above his current height while others go way beyond it. This can be confusing to his fans who are much interested in knowing his exact height. So let me try to explain the reasons for such variations.

Yes, it is confirmed that the two-time MVP awardee currently stands at 6 feet 11 inches, however, the phenom from Greece didn’t enter the NBA at his current height. According to ESPN, former Bucks general manager John Hammond said the team measured him at 6 feet, 8.5 inches when it drafted the future All-Star with the No. 15 overall pick in 2013.

In 2013, Giannis was 13 years old, and only just arrived in the United States from Spain where he was playing. At that time, Milwaukee’s strength and conditioning coach then told Hammond toward the middle of Antetokounmpo’s rookie season that Giannis was “still growing.” By the end of the year, he shot up to 6-11. Another probable reason for the variations in his height is due to the kind of shoes they wear at the exact time the height is being measured.

High heels, boots, and kickers have been known to elevate the heights of athletes, especially basketball players. Easy wears like footlockers, flip flops, and sometimes flat soles sneakers make them stand normal. Giannis attested to that himself in several of his comments. In 2013, he said “I am now 6-10 and one quarter” In, 2015 he claimed to be “Six Eleven” and in 2016 “I’m 6-foot-11 and a half, so 7-foot. Almost 7-foot, 7-foot with shoes, 7-2 with high heels on. I’m joking.”.

Does Giannis Antetokounmpo Have a Workout Routine?

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Yes, he does have not just one, but various sets of workout routines. The Greek Freak has dedicated his time to maintaining his body for his sport. He is an excellent example of how not only talent and size can get you so far. To be better than the best, one has to put in the hard work with constant training as well. His upper body workouts are as intense as they get.

Every Monday and Wednesday, he hits the gym, concentrating on dynamic workouts to build strength and stamina. He exercises for at least an hour per session, twice daily. Tuesdays and Thursdays are dedicated to working on his lower body. He exercises in a similar manner to how he exercises his upper body, using varied numbers of reps and sets.

He completes his workouts in around an hour and a half and repeats them later on in the day. Every day, Antetkounmpo works out on the gym floor to improve his courtside performance. He may get a fair amount of cardiovascular exercise, but that alone won’t be enough for him to thrive in the never-ending back-and-forth of basketball. He also exercises in the pool and follows a good diet regimen, to add to the list.

With a regular workout plan like this, the Greek-Nigerian keeps his game improved, his number up, and has the stamina to take the game all the way to the end. On the court, on game day, he has been observed covering the ground without being tired. He outruns his opponents non-stop, hence it’s why they named him the Greek Freak. He does have abs as his body is well-built but does not show them often.

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