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Michael Jordan, renowned for his business acumen and passion for golf, has ventured into various successful business endeavors beyond his legendary basketball career. His earlier ownership of the Charlotte Hornets is just one example of his multifaceted financial acumen. Among his passions, golf stands out, as he often takes to the course with his celebrity friends.

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Taking pages out of Jordan’s investment portfolio Giannis Antetokounmpo has stepped foot in the Golf world as an investor.

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Greek Freak follows Michael Jordan’s path

Reportedly, Giannis Antetokounmpo, the 2021 NBA Finals MVP, is following in the footsteps of MJ by investing in golf. The Greek Freak and his brothers are joining forces with Los Angeles Golf Club (LAGC), an entity owned by notable figures like Alexis Ohanian, Serena Williams, and Venus Williams.

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Antetokounmpo’s investment extends to the Los Angeles Golf Club, a participant in the upcoming TGL golf league. Giannis’s brothers, Thanasis, Kostas, and Alex, who also have professional basketball careers, are part of this endeavor. The TGL league, with its high-tech Florida golf facility, seeks to redefine the sport and engage a broader audience.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s venture into the world of golf is not his first foray into sports team investments. The Bucks star also owns a stake in MLS club Nashville SC, diversifying interests within the realm of professional sports. Giannis’s active involvement in diverse sports ventures beyond basketball highlights his strategic approach to investments.

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Commitment to winning and the Bucks’ future

While Giannis expands his investment portfolio, his commitment to his primary profession remains unwavering. Fresh from a summer where the Milwaukee Bucks made significant moves to reinforce their roster and coaching staff, Giannis emphasized that his primary focus is on winning championships. Giannis, who signed a $228,200,420 supermax extension in 2020, reportedly has a $51.9M player option for 2025-26. However, he is unwilling to renew his contract with the Bucks. He has recently underlined that he values winning more than financial gain and expressed his dedication to the Bucks as long as the team maintains an unwavering commitment to winning titles.

Antetokounmpo’s impact on the Bucks is undeniable, but the future remains uncertain. Teams like the New York Knicks, and Miami Heat, known for their strategic maneuvering, could enter the scene. Additionally, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors might seek to reshape their roster to secure Giannis and remain a formidable contender for years to come.

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As the Greek Freak continues to evolve his career and interests, his influence on various sporting realms remains undeniable. If he decides to step foot outside Milwaukee, which team can land him? Let us know in the comments below!

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Mohammad Almas Saad is an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Almas has over four years of experience writing about the sport he loves. He began right after college and has composed more than 500 stories. Almas developed a viral interest in the NBA while watching LeBron James play during his first stint for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has been following the league for a decade now. Almas likes to stay updated about strategies, trades and injuries to further his understanding of the core-sport aspects of basketball he so loves to cover. By analyzing players and team performances and breaking down games, Almas adds to his insights to help him put forth an informed perspective. Almas also likes to write about football and has represented his high-school and college teams for basketball and football matches too. He organized a futsal tournament for his university, and his journalistic expertise isn’t limited to basketball as well. He spends his free time writing short stories and poems. His collection of stories was published in Writers’ Magazine in 2021. Almas also has an avid interest in human psychology.

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